Beatrice et Benedict

Alternative title
Beatrice and Benedict
Synopsis
Radio broadcast. Berlioz’s five-act opera. Anne Sofie Von Otter is Beatrice an Jerry Hadley is Benedict. The Glyndebourne Chorus and the London Philharmonic Orchestra are conducted by Andrew Davis.
Language
French (Standard)
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
Jun 1993
Transmission details
17 Jul 1993 at 14:50 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
110 mins

Credits

Music
Hector Berlioz
Contributor
John Wells
Cast
Anne Sofie Von OtterBeatrice
Jerry HadleyBenedick
Gilles CachemailleClaudio
Peter RoseDon Pedro
Dawn UpshawHero
Jean RigbyUrsula
Richard Van AllenSomarone

Additional Details

Theatre
Royal Festival Hall
Theatre company
Glyndebourne Festival Opera
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Much Ado About Nothing
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Textual information
Sung in French. English narration written and spoken by John Wells

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, "Beatrice et Benedict". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av75435 (Accessed 15 Nov 2024)