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Four Shakespeare Songs, Op 31
Composer: Erich Korngold
Performer: Kitty Whately (Mezzo)
Performer: Iain Burnside (Piano)
Recording date: 10 May 2015
Date of broadcast: 21 October 2015
Korngold was inspired by Shakespeare throughout his life, enjoying considerable success with his music to Much Ado about Nothing. Korngold brings the characters to life through the music鈥檚 emotion. Hear the tragic Desdemona鈥檚 despair in the first song.
Composer: Erich Korngold
Performer: Kitty Whately (Mezzo)
Performer: Iain Burnside (Piano)
Recording date: 10 May 2015
Date of broadcast: 21 October 2015