Lecture series ‘Shakespeare in music’

This series of four lectures reveals the significance of Shakespeare’s tragedies, comedies, historical plays and sonnets, which have been a source of inspiration for musical luminaries such as Verdi, Britten, Rossini, Schubert, Brahms, Stravinsky, Wagner and Cole Porter.

Throughout these sessions, the way in which these masters of music have captured the Shakespearean essence will be analysed, interpreting and transforming his texts into vibrant compositions that evoke the conflicts and passions of his characters. Each lecture will take a different approach, from opera to ballet and musical theatre, showing the versatility and richness that Shakespeare’s texts offer the musical world.

The series proposes an immersion in the dialogue between literature and music, illustrating how Shakespeare’s words rise to new dimensions of artistic expression. It is a unique opportunity to discover how the vibrant narratives of the poet from Stratford-upon-Avon have been transformed into musical masterpieces that continue to move contemporary audiences.

Activities in this series:

‘Shakespeare in tragedy mode’,

‘Shakespeare and the art of comedy’,

‘Shakespeare’s lieder’.

Ideal for lovers of literature and classical music, this series of lectures promises an enriching and original exploration of Shakespeare’s enduring influence on music through the centuries.