The Essential Shakespeare Live

Gregory Doran, Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, chose this outstanding 4-disc collection of scenes and narratives from famous Shakespearean works. The readings collected were recorded over five decades, from 1959 to the present day, and include classic Shakespearean actors like Francesca Annis, Brian Cox, Judi Dench, David Warner, and Michael Williams. The Guardian wrote of this release: “It’s fascinating to listen to. You can hear the changes across the decades."