Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis: Radio programme. In this episode of his weekly series on work from various composers of the past three centuries, Charles Hazlewood examines the ‘Fantasy Overture’ from Tchaikovsky’s Romeo And Juliet. Working with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Hazelwood explores how Tchaikovsky distilled the essence of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy into music. He also compares the composer’s different versions of the piece. The programme ends with a complete performance of Romeo And Juliet.
Series: Charles Hazlewood Discovering Music
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio; Television
Transmission details: 27 Jan 2007 at 14:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration: 60 mins

Production type: Documentary/Educational/News
Plays: Romeo and Juliet
Subjects: Drama; Music
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Tchaikovsky, Piotr Ilyich (1840-1893)
Related items: Discovering Tchaikovsky

History: This programme is broadcast as part of the ‘The Tchaikovsky Experience’ which celebrates the life and music of the composer across television, radio and online. In Discovering Tchaikovsky, conductor Charles Hazlewood explores the composer’s key works. Broadcast both on BBC 3 Radio and on BBC4 television (transmitted the same day at 22:10).

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