Description
Shakespeare In Music & Words - Featuring: Christopher Plummer, Sir John Gielgud, Vanessa Redgrave, Sir Donald Sinden, Andre Rieu, Bryn Terfel, Renee Fleming, & more / Decca 2x Audio CD 2016 / 4825281
UPC 028948252817
Product Details:
- Featuring: Christopher Plummer, Sir John Gielgud, Vanessa Redgrave, Sir Donald Sinden, André Rieu, Bryn Terfel, Renée Fleming, and more
- Label: Decca (4825281)
- Format: 2x CD, Compilation
- Release Date: 2016
- Genre: Non-Music, Classical, Stage & Screen
Overview
This 2x CD compilation takes listeners on a journey through the timeless works of William Shakespeare, blending classical music inspired by his plays with eloquent recitations of his most profound passages. From the stirring "Dance of the Knights" by Prokofiev to Vanessa Redgrave's tender recitation of As You Like It's epilogue, each track is a homage to the Bard’s unparalleled genius.
Whether you're a lover of Shakespeare's prose, a classical music enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique auditory experience, this collection provides an enriching and soul-stirring encounter with the world of Shakespeare.
Track Listing
Disc 1: Music Inspired by Shakespeare
- Prokofiev – "Dance of the Knights" (Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64) – 5:08
- Finzi – "Fear No More the Heat of the Sun" (Op. 18, No. 3) – 5:33
- Gounod – "Ah, Je Veux Vivre" (Romeo and Juliet) – 3:40
- Nino Rota – Theme from Romeo & Juliet: A Time For Us – 3:43
- Mendelssohn – "Scherzo" (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) – 4:41
... (Full tracklist available above)
Disc 2: Shakespeare in Spoken Word
- Paul Hardwick – The Prologue (Troilus & Cressida) – 1:59
- Derek Godfrey, Dorothy Tutin – Orsino Discusses His Love (Twelfth Night) – 3:07
- Peggy Ashcroft – Katherine's Advice (The Taming of the Shrew) – 2:52
- Christopher Plummer & Geraldine McEwan – Benedict Confesses His Love (Much Ado About Nothing) – 3:42
... (Full tracklist available above)
Key Credits
- Actors: Christopher Plummer, Sir John Gielgud, Vanessa Redgrave, Sir Donald Sinden, Peggy Ashcroft, Dorothy Tutin, and more.
- Musicians and Conductors: André Rieu, Bryn Terfel, Renée Fleming, Lorin Maazel, Herbert von Karajan, and Sir Georg Solti.
- Orchestras: The Cleveland Orchestra, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Philharmoniker, and others.
