Saturday, 12 November, 2016 - 19:30
Celebrating Shakespeare's 400th anniversary
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To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, we are delighted to present an evening of music and drama, in collaboration with the Guildford Shakespeare Company. With works from Tchaikovsky, Berlioz, Vaughan Williams and Walton, we move from the romance of Romeo and Juliet to the tragedy of Hamlet and the battle scenes of Henry V.
Programme
| Tchaikovsky: | Fantasy Overture: Romeo and Juliet |
| Verdi: | Patria oppressa (Macbeth) Che faceste? (Macbeth) |
| Berlioz: | Excerpts from Tristia Op. 18 |
| Vaughan Williams: | Serenade to Music Shakespeare Songs |
| Walton arr. Sargent: | Henry V - Symphonic Suite |
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Performers
A Vivace Chorus, Brandenburg Sinfonia collaboration with the Guildford Shakespeare Company and The Sealed Knot conducted by Jeremy Backhouse.
Actors: Sarah Gobran, Matt Pinches, Emily Tucker, Christopher York.