Shakespeare in Symphony

Shakespeare in Symphony brings the timeless drama of the Bard’s most beloved plays to life through the full power of the orchestra. This concert film showcases four masterful suites that translate Shakespeare’s characters, emotions, and stories into soaring, unforgettable music. – **Sergei Prokofiev – Suite from *Romeo and Juliet***, celebrated for its sweeping melodies and dramatic intensity, captures the passionate romance and tragic fate of the star-crossed lovers. – **Felix Mendelssohn – Overture to *A Midsummer Night’s Dream***, with its sparkling wit, mystery and lightness, instantly evokes the magical comedy’s enchanted world. – **William Walton – Suite from *Henry V***, drawn from the 1944 film by Laurence Olivier (original title: *The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth*, recounting the Battle of Agincourt in France), brings the pageantry and spirit of the English court to vibrant life. – **Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Overture to *Hamlet***, which unspools darker psychological drama, adds intensity and depth to the program. Together, these works compose a concert experience that invites you to feel the heartbeats and hidden depths of Shakespeare’s genius through the color and energy of the orchestra. For more details and tickets, please click the link.