Garrick鈥檚 Shakespeare Ode
To mark Shakespeare鈥檚 400th anniversary, Ex Cathedra, in collaboration with 麻豆社 Radio 3 in concert, perform a staged, period-instrument performance of Garrick鈥檚 Shakespeare Ode.
A world-premiere commemorative concert in the church where Shakespeare was baptised and buried.
Actor Sam West narrates An Ode to Shakespeare by David Garrick 鈥� the 18th century actor and theatre manager responsible for our modern-day appreciation of The Bard. Choral group Ex Cathedra and City Musick perform Thomas Arne鈥檚 18th century musical setting of the Ode, followed by A Shakespeare Masque, specially written for the event by the Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy, and composed by Sally Beamish.
Presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch and broadcast in conjunction with 麻豆社 Radio 3.
Clips
-
![]()
Children perform in A Shakespeare Masque
Duration: 04:30
-
![]()
Sam West narrates Garrick's Ode
Duration: 02:22
About Shakespeare Lives
A partnership between the country鈥檚 leading performers and arts organisations.
Shakespeare On Tour
Raising the curtain on performances of The Bard鈥檚 plays countrywide.
