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Tag Archives: music
Celebrating Shakespeare and Purcell with the Orchestra of the Swan
Stratford-upon-Avon’s own chamber orchestra, the Orchestra of the Swan, is currently celebrating Shakespeare’s 450th anniversary by performing four concerts of music inspired by his work. The first concert, last Friday, included the lovely orchestral suite written by Henry Purcell for … Continue reading
If music and sweet poetry agree: Stratford-upon-Avon’s Festival
On Saturday morning Stratford-upon-Avon’s Music Festival began with a Festival Fanfare entitled Lend Me Your Ears, played by the brass ensemble from King Edward VI School. Performed on the steps of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre it was a reminder of … Continue reading
All’s Well That Ends Well at the RSC
High summer in Stratford-upon-Avon and at the RST the season is in full swing. Three Shakespeare productions are running in the main theatre, and on Thursday it was possible to see two plays back to back. In the afternoon there … Continue reading
Posted in Shakespeare on Stage, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tagged All's Well That Ends Well, dance, music, Nancy Meckler
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A Shakespeare miscellany
One of the most delightful results of writing this blog is receiving responses from people who are using Shakespeare creatively to build a project of their own. I’m always happy to share these projects with other readers. Here are some of the … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy
Tagged art, book, exhibition, film, game, Globe, Hamlet, Henry V, music, mystery, online, Ophelia, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night
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From crumhorns to waterphone: Music for Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s use of music is always a popular subject, but just now it seems to be everywhere. Shakespeare’s Globe is hosting a conference on Shakespeare, music and performance from 3-5 May, which will include input from major academics as well … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Shakespeare on Stage, Shakespeare's World
Tagged crumhorn, music, musicians, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Ted Watson, The Merchant of Venice, waterphone
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Celebrating Shakespeare at the turn of the year
As it’s the end of the year I want to thank readers of The Shakespeare blog for making it such a success. During 2012 the blog has had over 67,000 visits and over 100,000 page views. 239 of you have … Continue reading
Shakespeare and the power of music
22 November is Saint Cecilia’s day, when we should be celebrating music in all its forms, yet on Tuesday morning BBC Radio 4’s Today programme broadcast a piece criticising the fact that only a small minority of people attend ballet, opera … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy
Tagged Arts Council England, Baccalaureate, Hip-hop, music, Richard II, Romeo and Juliet
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Mozart, Shakespeare and genius
Maybe it’s because I’ve been away from the BBC for two weeks, but the Radio 4 documentary by Dr Robert Winston about Mozart, broadcast a couple of days ago, struck me as a fascinating mix of analysis and glorious music. … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy
Tagged Beethoven, Ben Jonson, genius, Jane Glover, Mozart, music, Robert Winston, Shakespeare
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Elizabethan Christmas: carols
Now we’re getting really near to Christmas, let’s have some music to get us in the mood. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Titania contrasts the long summer evenings with the cosiness of winter round the fire: The human mortals want … Continue reading
Posted in Shakespeare's World
Tagged A Midsummer Night's Dream, carols, Christmas, Gaudete, music, Shakespeare, Steeleye Span, Thomas Tusser
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Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight
It seems that music, whether being listened to or performed, really is good for you. It was recently reported that musicians have better memories than the rest of us, and playing music may result in higher levels of proficiency in … Continue reading
Posted in Shakespeare on Stage
Tagged brain, emotion, Hamlet, music, Pericles, poetry, Shakespeare, The Tempest
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