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Shakespeare: The Kings

City of London Sinfonia

Add to my Calendar 29-10-2014 19:30 29-10-2014 21:30 36 Shakespeare: The Kings City of London Sinfonia performs Walton’s powerful music for Sir Laurence Olivier’s films of Richard III and Henry V, depicting the betrayal and intrigue of Richard III and the heroic battles and rousing speeches of Henry V. So integral was Walton’s music for Henry V, that he wrote the music for many scene’s before filming, with Sir Laurence Olivier building the action around his score. The performance is accompanied by some of the most evocative speeches from Henry V. Actor - to be announced Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England

Programme

Izaak Walton – Richard III: A Musical Scenario
Izaak Walton – Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario

Performers

Stephen Layton – Conductor

City of London Sinfonia
Holst Singers

Programme Note

City of London Sinfonia performs Walton’s powerful music for Sir Laurence Olivier’s films of Richard III and Henry V, depicting the betrayal and intrigue of Richard III and the heroic battles and rousing speeches of Henry V. So integral was Walton’s music for Henry V, that he wrote the music for many scene’s before filming, with Sir Laurence Olivier building the action around his score. The performance is accompanied by some of the most evocative speeches from Henry V.

Actor - to be announced

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