Music is used as a dramatic device in Shakespeare's plays, spurring forward the story of the play with songs, dances, and musical flourishes. Here to share with us the history of music on the 16th century stage is award winning musician, professor, and author, Mary Springfels.

Episode 33: Music in Shakespeare's Plays with Mary Springfels

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Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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