Words with Music
Shakespeare's 116th Sonnet
“Words with Music” presents Shakespeare’s 116th Sonnet, a meditation on love that remains constant through change and hardship. The poem’s measured language and memorable images give listeners a compact encounter with one of Shakespeare’s best-known reflections on enduring affection.
In this radio presentation, the sonnet’s words are paired with music, bringing together spoken poetry and a musical setting. The focus is on the poem itself and the way its rhythm, imagery, and declaration of steadfast love can be heard as well as read.
The result is a brief, lyrical listening experience suited to listeners who enjoy classic poetry and music in a simple, intimate format.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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