(K)ein Sommernachtstraum

Alternative title
Aldeburgh Festival 1988
Synopsis
Live broadcast of the first UK performance of Alfred Schnittke’s (1934-1998) 11-minute long mischievous musical response to a request for a Shakespeare-related work. Presented at the 1988 Aldeburgh Festival. The London Sinfonietta is conducted by Oliver Knussen.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
18 Jun 1988
Transmission details
18 Jun 1988 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
35 mins

Credits

Music
Alfred Schnittke
Contributor
Oliver Knussen

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Part of the ALDEBURGH FESTIVAL 1988 programme, transmitted from 19.30-21.20 on BBC Radio 3.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
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Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
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Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "(K)ein Sommernachtstraum". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67656 (Accessed 16 Nov 2024)