In this track we hear guitarist Chris Everest play the Three Whimsies by John Richie, with permission of Anthony Ritchie.

'Whimsies', composed in 1985, are three pieces based on contrasting texts by William Shakespeare:

‘Full fathom five’ from The Tempest

‘Tell me where is fancy bred’ from The Merchant of Venice

‘Blow, blow, thou winter wind’ from As You Like It

This was recorded at an Auckland Libraries Heritage Concert on 4 May 2023.

Listen to more from earlier Concert Series https://soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/thursday-heritage-concerts-6

You can view a digital copy of the Auckland Libraries' First Folio here:

https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/rarebooks/id/12779/rec/1

or check digital comparisons: www.firstfolios.com

Find out more about Folio 400 here: folio400.com/celebration-2023/

Read more here: heritageetal.blogspot.com/2023/05/read…-use-in.html

"At the start of Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories & tragedies, otherwise known as the ‘First Folio’, there’s a note from Shakespeare’s former colleagues to the book’s potential consumers. “To the great Variety of Readers”, it begins, before outlining the reasons people might want to buy – and read – this unprecedented collection of plays".

Image: Chris Everest 4 May 2023, Auckland Libraries Heritage Concerts. Photograph by Sue Berman.

Music Credit: Whimsies played by Chris Everest recorded at Auckland Libraries Heritage Concert, 4 May 2023.