Royal Gala: Symphony for the Spire
- Synopsis
- Television programme. A charity concert devised by Prince Charles in support of the Salisbury Cathedral spire appeal. Placido Domingo, Jessye Norman, Ofra Harnoy, Charlton Heston and Phil Collins give performances. Kenneth Branagh reads from Henry V. He speaks the opening Chorus, ‘Once more unto the breach’ (III i) and the St Crispins’s Day speech (IV iii). The English Chamber Orchestra play Patrick Doyle’s score to Branagh’s HENRY V feature film. Branagh then reads IV vii, finishing with Henry’s final words in IV viii, after which ‘Non Nobis Domine’ from Doyle’s score.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 8 Sep 1991 (Channel: ITV)
- Duration
- 89 mins
Credits
- Director
- Mike Mansfield
- Producer
- Hilary Stewart
- Contributor
- Patrick Doyle
- Cast
Kenneth Branagh King Henry V
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- Henry V
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Production Company
- Name
TVS
- Notes
- see Television South
Archive
- Name
BFI National Archive
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 0165
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Royal Gala: Symphony for the Spire". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36831 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)