Verdi’s Macbeth
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast of a concerto version of Verdi’s Macbeth with Lado Ataneli in the title role, alongside Susan Neves as Lady Macbeth. The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus are conducted by David Robertson. Presented by Donald Macleod.
- Series
- Opera on 3
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 19 Sep 2009 at 18:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 180 mins
Credits
- Music
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Contributor
- David Robertson; Donald Macleod
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Usher Hall, Edinburgh
- Production type
- Operas and Musicals
- Plays
- Macbeth
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- opera; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- Extended interviews with soprano Susan Neves on performing the role of Lady Macbeth and with conductor David Robertson can be listened to at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mrx71 (accessed 16/9/2009).
- General
- Verdi’s four-act opera was originally composed in 1847, but this performance is of the more commonly-heard 1865 version.
- History
- Recording of a performance given in the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, as part of the 2009 Edinburgh International Festival.
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
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How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Verdi’s Macbeth". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av72345 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)