Acts I., II. And III. Of ‘Romeo and Juliet’, An Opera in 5 Acts

Synopsis
Studio broadcast showcasing excerpts of Gounod’s opera with British National Opera singers in principal roles. The specially augmented Wireless Orchestra is conducted by L. Stanton Jeffries.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
8 Oct 1923 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
100 mins
Availability
No recording extant

Credits

Music
Charles Gounod
Contributor
L. Stanton Jeffries
Cast
John PerryRomeo
Gertrude JohnsonJuliet
Kingsley LarkMercutio
William AndersonFriar Laurence
May BlythGertrude (Nurse)
Ernest LeclercTybalt
Kingsley LarkGregory
May BlythStephano (Page)
William AndersonCapulet
William AndersonEscalus, Prince of Verona

Additional Details

Theatre company
British National Opera
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Transmitted from London Station with relays from all other regional stations.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Acts I., II. And III. Of ‘Romeo and Juliet’, An Opera in 5 Acts". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67496 (Accessed 18 Nov 2024)