Shakespeare - 3 Tragedies 2This new release is a second trio of outstanding productions of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies from the Royal Shakespeare Company. In Romeo and Juliet, the most famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion. MacBeth is a contemporary production of Shakespeare's darkest psychological thriller, whilst Troilus and Cressida presents a satirical futuristic vision of a world resounding with the rhythm of battle. Extra features include

The horns strike a flamboyant note in Haydn's symphonies

with a career that dated back to the 1960s

with the characteristically jubilant conjoining of jazz and musical comedy

are especially eloquent

and 21 unreleased TV performances

film music

Pierre Strauch (cello)

The last moments of the martyr's life

Unlike the punishing steelfucker sound of Hamilton hardcore

Scotland and England: old pieces that were only passed down orally

The documentary is framed by the stage production of Adam's Passion in which the artistic visions of Arvo Pärt and Robert Wilson mirror each other

The successful conclusion of this two year musical and scenic collaboration was planned for the end of the 2018/19 season with the performance of a complete "Ring" cycle at each of the two venues