Immerse yourself in the timeless tragedy of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" as interpreted by the legendary Sir John Gielgud. This spoken word album, released on July 11, 2011, under the Orange Leisure label, captures the essence of Acts 2 through 4 of the iconic play. Gielgud, renowned for his theatrical prowess and having played Hamlet himself at the age of 26, brings a depth of understanding and experience to these performances.
The album spans 77 minutes and features key scenes and soliloquies, including "To Be or Not To Be" and "How All Occasions Do Inform Against Me." Gielgud's masterful delivery breathes life into the characters and their struggles, making this a compelling listen for both Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The production is a testament to Gielgud's enduring legacy in the world of theatre and literature.
(C) 2011 Orange Leisure
Tracks
Hamlet: Act 2 - Scene 2, "How Does My Good Lord Hamlet?" (Polonius) (Part II)John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 2 - Scene 2, "You Go to Seek the Lord Hamlet" (Polonius) - Part IIIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 2 - Scene 2, "There Are the Players" (Guildenstern) - Part IVJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 2 - Scene 2, "Y' Are Welcome Masters, Welcome All." (Hamlet) - Part IVJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 2 - Scene 2, "Anon He Finds Him, Striking Too Short" (1 Player) - Part VJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 2 - Scene 2, "O' What a Rogue and Peasant Slave Am I" (Hamlet) - Part VIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 1John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 1, " To Be or Not to Be, That is the Question" (Hamlet) - Part IIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 1, Ophelia " Oh What a Noble Mind is Here O'erthrown!" (Ophelia) - Part IIIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 2John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 2, "They are Coming to the Play" (Hamlet) - Part IIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 2, "Full Thirty Times Hath Phoebus" (Player King) - Part IIIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 2, "Thoughts Black, Hands Apt, Drugs Fit" (Lucianus) - Part IIIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 2, "Oh the Recorders, Let Me See One" (Hamlet) - Part IVJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 2, ""Tis Now the Very Witching Time of Night." (Hamlet) - Part VJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 3John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 3, "Oh My Offence is Rank, It Smells..." (Claudius) - Part IIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 3, "Now Might I Do It Pat..." (Hamlet) - Part IIIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 4John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 4, "Look Here Upon This Picture" (Hamlet) - Part IIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 4, "Save Me and Hover O'er Me..." (Hamlet) - Part IIIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 3 - Scene 4, "This is the Very Coinage" (Gertrude) - Part IVJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 4 - Scene 1John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 4 - Scene 2John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 4 - Scene 3John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 4 - Scene 4John Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
Hamlet: Act 4 - Scene 4, " How All Occasions Do Inform" (Hamlet) - Part IIJohn Gieldgud, Sir John Gielgud
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