Choirworks
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast. Paul Guinery introduces a performance of Purcell’s The Fairy Queen based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Roger Norrington conducts the London Classical Players and the Schutz Choir of London. Guest Roger Savage talks about the extent to which Shakespeare’s play was adapted to suit Restoration tastes.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 23 Apr 2000 at 21:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 135 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Paul Hindmarsh
- Music
- Henry Purcell
- Contributor
- Paul Guinery; Roger Savage
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- History
- Transmitted as part of BBC Radio 3’s Shakespeare Day.
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Choirworks". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37601 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)