Shakespeare's plays are rich with references to popular songs of his time, which were widely known and cherished as the "soundtrack of daily life."
Recording & Production
This album, "Play, Music!", was recorded over four years and involved more than 20 musicians and singers from around the globe.
Recording & Production
The album was created through remote collaboration during the COVID-19 lockdowns, bringing artists together despite isolation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Shakespeare intentionally wove popular songs into his plays to add layers of meaning and emotion, knowing his audience would recognize their implications.
Historical Context
During Shakespeare's lifetime, the Globe Theatre would have featured a small band of six or seven musicians, including trumpet, drums, lutes, and recorders.
Cultural Impact
English novelist and biographer Peter Ackroyd argues that Shakespeare was the first dramatist to make song an integral part of drama, making him a "begetter of the musical theatre."
Performer Biography
Brian Kay, the founder and artistic director of Theatro, won a GRAMMY® Award in 2019 for his work on Apollo's Fire's Songs of Orpheus recording.
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