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Gounod - Romeo et Juliette from the Met (2018 Radio)
An operatic adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" by the Charles Gounod. The opera tells the story of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy over five acts and was first performed in 1859. Placido Domingo conducts the...
What’s in a Name? (2018 Radio)
- Series
- Something Understood
- Producer
- Tom Glasser
Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines the importance of names drawing from examples ranging from the book of Genesis to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The famous balcony scene is placed under the...
Hamlet (2018 Video)
- Director
- Francois Roussillon
Operatic retelling of HAMLET by composer Brett Dean and librettist Matthew Jocelyn, which had its world premiere at Glyndebourne Festival 2017. Music played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra with the...
Macbeth (2018 Audio)
- Director
- Carl Prekopp
- Producer
- Charlotte Melén
An immersive 3D audio production recorded with binaural equipment on location in Scotland at Glamis Castle. Ideally should be listened to with headphones. Released as a series of four podcasts: Part 1: Sleep...
Words and Music (2017 Radio)
- Series
- Words and Music
Radio broadcast. A sequence of poetry, prose and music on the theme of circles, curves and contours, with readings from Deborah Findlay and Hugh Fraser. Including texts by Shakespeare, Tennyson, Emily...
The Weird Sisters (2017 Radio, Video)
aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 1
- Series
- Macbeth
In 11th century Scotland, Macbeth sees off a Norwegian invasion and sets of with his friend and fellow soldier, Banquo, to bring the good news to the King. On the way, they encounter three Weird Sisters...
All Hail, Macbeth! Thane of Cawdor! (2017 Radio, Video)
aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 2
- Series
- Macbeth
Upon arriving at King Duncan’s camp, Macbeth is greeted by nobles who tell him that he is the new Thane of Cawdor. However, when King Duncan arrives, he reveals that his son Malcolm will be the heir to...
Daggers for King Duncan (2017 Radio, Video)
aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 3
- Series
- Macbeth
Having read about King Duncan’s pledge to make his son, Malcolm his heir, Lady Macbeth encourages her husband to grasp his destiny. A reluctant usurper, Macbeth manages to kill Duncan. After the deed is...
All Hail Macbeth! King of Scotland! (2017 Radio, Video)
aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 4
- Series
- Macbeth
When Ducan’s body is discovered, Malcolm and Donalbain seek revenge for their father’s death. Macbeth beats them too it by revealing he has killed the servants who assassinated Duncan. The pinces sense...
A Trap for Banquo (2017 Radio, Video)
aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 5
- Series
- Macbeth
The noble Lord Macduff is conspicuous by his absence from a banquet to celebrate Macbeth’s coronation. Plagued by guilt, Lady Macbeth becomes concerned that her husband has developed a tasted for ruthless...