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“For the 400th anniversary year of the death of William Shakespeare, we present diverse settings of his words from a range of composers in the atmospheric setting of Canongate Kirk”-- description from Fringe programme
Read More"When I approached Muller’s HamletMachine, I re-discovered Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Both were unrelenting. Shakespeare’s Hamlet finds himself on a journey to cleanse his house. The house his mother and uncle contaminated with murder, lies and manipulation in order to preserve the crown. Muller pummels the Shakespearean Hamlet for his naiveté, which hinders him from taking a clear stand or from taking action."
Read MoreA jazz concert in homage to Shakespeare.
Read MoreThe London Philharmonic Orchestra and Globe Education created a musical version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream including pieces by Mendelssohn, Elgar and Britten.
Read MoreThis event is a concert of new music inspired by William Shakespeare and created by students at the University of Ottawa.
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Gothenburg Opera’s celebration of Shakespeare in 2016 is a concert with music inspired by Hamlet. Music by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, Gade, Stravinsky and Walton. Actors recite text from the play between the musical numbers. After the main concert the event continues with a smaller concert in the opera’s foyer.
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This research was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
