Tempest, The
- Synopsis
- Short radio programme showcasing some of the music written by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius for Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 16 Sep 1949 at 09:55 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 10 mins
- Availability
- No archive copy known
Credits
- Music
- Jean Sibelius
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- musical adaptations
Notes
- Notes
- The music was taken from a gramophone recording.
- General
- Sibelius’ music for the play was commissioned in 1925 by the Royal Theatre at Copenhagen for their production of The Tempest which premiered on March 16, 1926.
The Tempest is Sibelius’ last musical work for the musical stage.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Tempest, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66864 (Accessed 17 Nov 2024)