by Rte Concert Orchestra · Naxos · CD · EAN 0730099434423
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«Hamlet As You Like It» is the album by William Walton with Michael Sheen and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Andrew Penny, released in 1999 by Naxos on CD.
The CD brings together two orchestral works by William Walton created for films based on Shakespeare and adapted by Christopher Palmer: «As You Like It», a poem for orchestra, and «Hamlet», a composition in nine movements for large orchestra. The two works show the cinematic and neo-romantic side of William Walton.
Recorded at O'Reilly Hall (University College, Dublin) between 11 and 12 January 1995; total duration: 52:52. Catalogue number: 8.553344.
For listeners of classical music and film soundtracks, particularly those interested in orchestral adaptations of Shakespeare.
