Shakespeare in Song: Songs & Sonnets Celebrating The Bard

William Clarke | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: © 2000 BCI Music, All rights reserved.
• ASIN: B00004W575
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #644,101 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. When I Consider Everything That Grows [Sonnet 15]

2. Now, O Now [John Dowland]

3. Why Is My Verse So Barren [Sonnet 76]

4. Venus and Adonis

5. How Oft, When Thou, My Music, Music Play'st [Sonnet 128]

6. Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day? [Sonnet 18]

7. When My Love Swears [Sonnet 138]

8. O Mistress Mine [Twefth Night]

9. What Is Your Substance? [Sonnet 53]

10. What Is Love?

11. O Never Say That I Was False (Sonnet 109)

12. How Silver-Sweet Sound [From Romeo and Juliet]

13. Weary With Toil [Sonnet 72]

14. When That I Was [Twefth Night]

Editorial Reviews

1. When I Consider Everything That Grows2. Now O Now3. Why Is My Verse So Barren4. Venus And Adonis5. How Oft When Thou My Music Music Play'st6. Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day?7. When My Love Swears8. O Mistress Mine9. What Is Your Substance?10. What Is Love?11. O Never Say That I Was False12. How Silver-Sweet Sound13. Weary With Toil14. When That I WasFormat: CD Genre: ETHNIC/WORLD Artist: CLARK WILLIAM UPC: 090096058023

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shakespeare would be proud!, March 4, 2001

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Dawn Adams (LA, Calif.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shakespeare in Song: Songs & Sonnets Celebrating The Bard (Audio CD)

This CD is a wonderfully produced and arranged piece focusing on the Sonnets of the Bard. These are the shorter pieces written by Shakespeare and often overlooked for study in favor of the plays.

These pieces are deep in nature and with the original music and melodies written by Mr. CLark they come alive. His voice is sweet and clear and is perfect to enliven these timeless sonnets.

I recommend it for anyone who wants to enjoy a fine, unusual musical compostition. Note: I have two teenage boys who are mostly into Punk Rock, but who also appreciate a good Shakespearean theatrical adaptation. They both love this CD!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY THE BEST CD OF ITS KIND!, March 6, 2001

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ED YERKEY (WESTLAKE VILLAGE,, CALIFORNIA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shakespeare in Song: Songs & Sonnets Celebrating The Bard (Audio CD)

WONDERFUL MUSIC WITH ADDICTIVE MELODIES. BILL CLARK HAS A REAL TALENT FOR PLEASING THE LISTENER. ONCE YOU LISTEN, IT IS HARD TO STOP. PROBABLY THE BEST MUSICAL RENDITION OF SHAKESPEARE'S SONNETS THAT IS AVAILABLE TODAY.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Shakespeare Buffs!, March 5, 2001

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Midge Miller (Simi Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shakespeare in Song: Songs & Sonnets Celebrating The Bard (Audio CD)

This unique little gem of a CD is a must for the Shakespeare fan--be it teacher or simply aficionado. If you enjoy the sonnets, if you enjoy the guitar, if you enjoy folk singing, you'll love this. William Clark pours out emotion, humor, and talent in this novel undertaking. Make the Bard's words come alive in the classroom. Enjoy listening in your car. It's a winner!