Shakespeare Hamlet John Gielgud 1948


Lu par John Gielgud

(4.8 étoiles; 19 critiques)

William Shakespeare's Hamlet is a timeless tragedy that explores themes of revenge, madness, and mortality. This 1948 recording features John Gielgud, whose performance is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest of all time. Set in Denmark, the story follows Hamlet as he grapples with the ghost of his father, who urges him to avenge his murder.

As Hamlet feigns madness and contemplates life and death, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and betrayal. The play culminates in a tragic duel, resulting in the deaths of several key characters, including Hamlet himself. This outstanding historical recording is regarded as one of the finest performances of Hamlet ever captured.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapitres

Hamlet 1:05:16
Hamlet 1:17:27
Hamlet 1:03:21

Critiques

Excellent recording


(5 étoiles)

Perfect clarity of sound. This is a real treasure. There is an LP recoding of Gielgud’s Hamlet in the Archives which unfortunately has sound defects. But this Gielgud BBC recording is excellent.