The Tempest Connection
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"Miranda—The Tempest" (1916), by John William Waterhouse (1849-1917)
Set on an enchanted desert island, inhabited by both humans and spirits, Shakespeare’s story centers on reconciliation, forgiveness, and faith that future generations can make things better.
Drawn to the lyricism of the play, as well as its memorable characters, composers have turned out some extraordinary music over the past 400 years.
In this hour, works inspired by—or thought to have been inspired by—The Tempest, including music by Beethoven, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Sullivan, and more.
4:00 p.m.
J. Sibelius
Humoresque. Allegro Commodo
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Neeme Järvi, conductor
4:01 p.m.
A. Sullivan
Ste From 'The Tempest', Op.1: No.1 Intro
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Richard Hickox, conductor
4:08 p.m.
Berlioz
L'lio ou Le retour; la vie, Op. 14b: 6. Fantasie sur la Tempete de Shakespeare (Berlioz)
London Symphony Orchestra; Colin Davis, conductor
4:15 p.m.
Sibelius
Prospero. Largo
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Neeme Järvi, conductor
4:17 p.m.
Sibelius
Miranda. Allegretto
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Neeme Järvi, conductor
4:19 p.m.
Performing Arts Orchestra
Chihara
The Tempest: Ariel's First Solo
Performing Arts Orchestra; Jean-Louis LeRoux, conductor
4:20 p.m.
Performing Arts Orchestra
Chihara
The Tempest: Dance Of The Ariels
Performing Arts Orchestra; Jean-Louis LeRoux, conductor
4:23 p.m.
Paine
The Tempest, Op. 31 - IV. Episode With Caliban
Ulster Orchestra; JoAnn Falletta, conductor
4:28 p.m.
J. Sibelius
Humoresque. Allegro Commodo
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Neeme Järvi, conductor
4:30 p.m.
Beethoven
Sonata No.17 d minor, 'The Tempest' - III. Allegretto
Andras Schiff
4:38 p.m.
Locke
Minoit - Suite from The Tempest, Matthew Locke
Musica Donum Dei
4:38 p.m.
Locke
Second Gavot - Suite from The Tempest, Matthew Locke
Musica Donum Dei
4:39 p.m.
Locke
A Martial Jigge - Suite from The Tempest, Matthew Locke
Musica Donum Dei
4:41 p.m.
Robert Johnson
The Tempest: Full Fathom Five
Musicians of the Globe
4:43 p.m.
Robert Johnson
Where the Bee Sucks - Julianne Baird
Julianne Baird, vocal; Ronn McFalrane, lute
4:44 p.m.
Amy Beach
Come Unto These Yellow Sands
Etherea Vocal Ensemble
4:47 p.m.
Ernest Chausson
La Tempete, Op.18: Act 3: [Intermede] - Ens Orchestral De Paris/Jean-Jacques Kantorow
Orchestral Ensemble of Paris; Jean-Jacques Kantrow, conductor
4:49 p.m.
Performing Arts Orchestra
Chihara
The Tempest: Danse Generale
Performing Arts Orchestra; Jean-Louis LeRoux, conductor
4:53 p.m.
Tchaikovsky
The Tempest, Op.18
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit, conductor
