Happiness

Synopsis
Radio programme on the theme of happiness curated and introduced by Simon Russell Beale. The programme ends with ‘Now until the break of day’
from A Midsummer Night’s Dream read by John Rogan and an extract from the final scene of Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Alfred Deller as Oberon accompanied by the Choirs of Downside & Emanuel Schools. The London Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Benjamin Britten. Produced by Elizabeth Arno.
Series
Words and Music
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
3 Feb 2008 at 22:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
105 mins

Credits

Producer
Elizabeth Arno
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Benjamin Britten
Contributor
Simon Russell Beale
Cast
Alfred DellerOberon
John Rogan 

Additional Details

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

Notes

Notes
For details of the music and verse featured in this programme, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/wordsandmusic
General
Words and Music is a BBC Radio 3 evening series that offers a selection of classical music, interspersed with poetry and prose chosen to illustrate a theme. The literary excerpts are read by leading actors.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Happiness". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70227 (Accessed 13 Nov 2024)