Tempest, The
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast of Swiss composer Frank Martin’s (-1974) operatic version of The Tempest, which he composed between 1952-1955, produced for broadcasting by Dennis Arundell. With John Cameron as Prospero. Ernest Ansermet conducts the BBC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 5 Oct 1959 at 19:45 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 270 (incl. intervals)
Credits
- Producer
- Dennis Arundell
- Writer
- A.W. von Schlegel; William Shakespeare
- Music
- Frank Martin
- Contributor
- Ernest Ansermet; Vida Harford
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Operas and Musicals
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- Sung in English.
- History
- This was the first broadcast performance of Frank Martin’s opera. The broadcast formed part of the programmes on BBC radio commemorating the play’s tercentenary.
Broadcast in three parts with intervals between the acts:
Act 1: 19:45-20:40
Act 2: 20:55-22:00
Act 3: 22.20-23.15 - Textual information
- Libretto is based on Schlegel’s translation of Shakespeare.
- Reviews
- Source: Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Tempest, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71029 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)