Macbeth

Synopsis
Verdi’s Macbeth with Norman Bailey and Patricia Johnson in the title roles. The Ambrosian Opera Chorus and the London Philharmonic Orchestra are conducted by Robin Stapleton. Introduced by Robin Ray.
Series
Lively Arts: In Performance
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
3 Dec 1977 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
150 mins

Credits

Director
Brian Large
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Costume
Raymond Hughes
Contributor
Robin Ray
Cast
Norman BaileyMacbeth
Patrica JohnsonLady Macbeth
Nicolai GhiaurovBanquo

Additional Details

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

Notes

History
This was the first stereo broadcast of an opera on the BBC.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Fax
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Macbeth". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69807 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)