Royal Gala: Symphony for the Spire

Synopsis

Television programme. A charity concert devised by Prince Charles in support of the Salisbury Cathedral spire appeal. Placido Domingo, Jessye Norman, Ofra Harnoy, Charlton Heston and Phil Collins give performances. Kenneth Branagh reads from Henry V. He speaks the opening Chorus, ‘Once more unto the breach’ (III i) and the St Crispins’s Day speech (IV iii). The English Chamber Orchestra play Patrick Doyle’s score to Branagh’s HENRY V feature film. Branagh then reads IV vii, finishing with Henry’s final words in IV viii, after which ‘Non Nobis Domine’ from Doyle’s score.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

8 Sep 1991 (Channel: ITV)

Duration

89 mins

Credits

Director

Mike Mansfield

Producer

Hilary Stewart

Contributor

Patrick Doyle

Cast

Kenneth Branagh

King Henry V

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Henry V

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Mike Mansfield Television

Name

TVS

Notes

see Television South

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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