Symphony Concert

Alternative title
Romeo and Juliet
Synopsis
Radio broadcast of Romeo and Juliet, Hector Berlioz’s dramatic symphony to words from Shakespeare’s play relayed from the Free Trade Hall in Manchester. Sir Hamilton Horty conducts the Halle Opera and Chorus.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
1 Dec 1927 at 19:32 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
106 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Music
Hector Berlioz
Cast
Leonard Gowings 
Olga Haley 
William Anderson 

Additional Details

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

Notes

Notes
Transmitted from Manchester, London and Daventry.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Symphony Concert". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68054 (Accessed 18 Nov 2024)