SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Catherine Bott examines the character of Falstaff. Includes music from Elgar’ s symphonic study of Falstaff; Salieri - who wrote a Falstaff opera; Nicolai’s opera of The Merry Wives of Windsor; Vaughan Williams’ Sir John in Love; Verdi ‘s last opera, Falstaff ; and film music from two versions of Henry V - William Walton ‘s music for Olivier, and Patrick Doyle’s collaboration with Kenneth Branagh.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

at 21:00 (Channel: Classic FM)

Duration

60 mins

Availability

No distributor known.

Credits

Contributor

Catherine Bott

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Merry Wives of Windsor, The

Subjects

Music

Keywords

opera; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Falstaff