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Inspired by Shakespeare: Ashley Wass

From Stratford-upon-Avon, Suzy Klein presents pianist Ashley Wass performing music inspired by some of Shakespeare's most popular plays. With Prokofiev, Smetana and Beethoven.

Suzy Klein introduces one of Britain's leading pianists, Ashley Wass performing music inspired by three of Shakespeare's most popular plays: Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" is one of the great scores for the ballet stage and was transcribed for piano by the composer himself; Macbeth and the Witches is Smetana's highly theatrical take on the Scottish Play; and when asked about his Piano Sonata No.17, Beethoven is said to have remarked "Just read Shakespeare's The Tempest."

Prokofiev: from 'Romeo and Juliet' Op.75
Smetana: Macbeth and the witches
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor Op.31'2 (Tempest)

Ashley Wass (piano)

First broadcast live from the RSC's The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon in April 2016.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 23 Jul 2016 18:30
成人快手 Radio 3

Music Played

  • Bedrich Smetana

    Macbeth and the Witches

    Performer: Ashley Wass.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonato 17 in D Minor The Tempest

    Performer: Ashley Wass.

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Four Pieces from Romeo and Juliet Opus 75

    Performer: Ashley Wass.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Apr 2016 11:00
    成人快手 Radio 3
  • Sat 23 Jul 2016 18:30
    成人快手 Radio 3