
Verdi's Lost Ballet and The Sounds of Shakespeare
Sat, Apr 05
|Brooklyn


Time & Location
Apr 05, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, USA
About the event
Join the BCO, New York Choral Society, Grace Chorale of Brooklyn, under the baton of conductor Philip Nuzzo for a spectacular 20th-century musical tribute to The Bard. This program features William Walton's stirring suite, A Shakespeare Scenario, based on his score for the 1944 Laurence Olivier-directed film Henry V, alongside selections by Dmitri Shostakovich and more. Walton's rousing composition, arranged by Christopher Palmer in 1988, weaves together his brilliant film score with the play's fiery and dramatic monologues, creating an electrifying experience. Don't miss this Brooklyn premiere, brought to life by three of New York's premier musical ensembles. Secure your tickets now for a special evening celebrating the timeless genius of Shakespeare and the evocative power of 20th-century music