King Lear
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast. Led by Aylmer Buesst, the BBC Orchestra plays Haydn’s composition which was originally composed to accompany a performance of King Lear in Esterhaz castle. It is comprised of an overture, a funeral march and four intermezzos: ‘Hatred and Ingratitude’, ‘The Thunderstorm’, ‘Pity’, and ‘The Battle’.
- Series
- BBC Orchestra, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 14 Feb 1937 at 16:20 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
- Duration
- 40 mins
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Music
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Contributor
- Aylmer Buesst
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- King Lear
- Subjects
- Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- Haydn’s overture and incidental music to King Lear were first performed at castle Esterhaz with Haydn as conductor in 1776. The music was specifically composed for a performance of the play at the castle by Karl Wahr’s travelling theatrical company.
- History
- Broadcast as part of a music slot which also featured the Overture and Dances of ‘The Masque of Timon of Athens’ by Henry Purcell.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "King Lear". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37600 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)