Hamlet
- Synopsis
- Opera in five acts by Ambroise Thomas. In this broadcast only Acts I & II are performed. Thomas Allen sings the title role. The performance was recorded at the Buxton Opera House on 5 August 1980 as part of the Buxton Festival. Manchester Camerata and the Buxton Festival Chorus are conducted by Anthony Hose.
- Language
- French (Standard)
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 5 Aug 1980
- Transmission details
- 24 Aug 1980 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 90 mins
Credits
- Writer
- Jules Barbier; Michel Carré
- Music
- Ambroise Thomas
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Buxton Opera House
- Theatre company
- Manchester Camerata
- Production type
- Operas and Musicals
- Plays
- Hamlet
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
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, "Hamlet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76355 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)