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 Bailey Macbeth Patrica Johnson Lady Macbeth Nicolai Ghiaurov Banquo
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
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 0165
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
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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)