THE GREAT SPEECHES

A combination of spirited music played on period instruments and the fine performances of Glenda Jackson, Nathan Metcalfe, Prunella Scales, Peter Orr and others makes William Shakespeare: The Great Speeches a truly fine production. These speeches have been excerpted from thrilling moments in Macbeth, The Tempest, King Lear, Othello and King Henry V, to name a few. If nothing else, these recordings inspire listeners to seek out complete recordings of the plays to enjoy their full magic. R.A.P. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPT 97]