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Sounds of Shakespeare

Live from Stratford-upon-Avon, soprano Ruby Hughes and lutenist Jon Nordberg perform music from the time of Shakespeare, including John Dowland and Robert Johnson.

Lucie Skeaping introduces soprano Ruby Hughes and lute player Jon Nordberg in a 16th century recital specially created for today, Lute songs and Pavans in Shakespeare?s England. Includes works by John Dowland and Robert Johnson. Live from the Royal Shakespeare's Company's The Other Place theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon as part of Radio 3's Sounds of Shakespeare weekend.

大象传媒 Radio 3 is marking the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare with a season celebrating the four centuries of music and performance that his plays and sonnets have inspired. Over the anniversary weekend, from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th April, Radio 3 will broadcast live from a pop-up studio at the RSC's The Other Place Theatre and other historic venues across Stratford-upon-Avon.

45 minutes

Last on

Sat 23 Apr 2016 14:15

Music Played

  • John Dowland

    Lachrymae Pavan

    Performer: Jonas Nordberd (lute).
  • John Dowland

    Flow My Tears

    Performer: Ruby Hughes (soprano). Performer: Jonas Nordberg (lute).
  • Robert Johnson

    Where The Bee Sucks

    Performer: Ruby Hughes (soprano). Performer: Jonas Nordberg (lute).
  • Robert Johnson

    As I Walked Forth

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Apr 2016 14:15

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