Shakespeare and Music

"Shakespeare and Music" by Christopher Wilson is a study of how music and Shakespeare's plays have mixed together, likely made in the 20th Century. The book looks at the many composers who got ideas from Shakespeare and the different ways his words have been turned into music through history. The examination looks at how Shakespeare's plays and music of that time are related. Early in the work, the author talks about how he only wanted to casually write down some thoughts about Shakespeare and music. However, he soon realized how big the subject really was. Wilson points out that there aren't many old songs based on Shakespeare's words that are still around. The book investigates the history of different musicians, from Handel to Berlioz, and their music influenced by Shakespeare. The author also points out some musical versions of some of his plays, describing which ones were more successful.