William Shakespeare: King Richard III

“A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!” Thus American actor Jay Robinson (1930-2013) ends his recreation of Richard III in this recording of William Shakespeare’s history play Richard III. Robinson performed the title character and many other male Shakespearean characters throughout his acting career. Martin Donegan, who arranged this recording, is heard as the character Richmond, soon to become King Henry VII. Among the well-known speeches from the play recited for this recording is the “Winter of our Discontent” soliloquy. The transcript of the recording is included in the liner notes.

Track Listing

101	Gloucester: Ay, Edward Will Use Women Honourably	Jay Robinson with Martin Donegan	05:08
102	Richard: Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent	Jay Robinson with Martin Donegan	06:32
103	Richard: I Do the Wrong, and First Begin to Brawl	Jay Robinson with Martin Donegan	03:45
104	Richard: Will You Enforce Me to a World of Cares?	Jay Robinson with Martin Donegan	04:09
201	Richard: The Son of Clarence Have I Pent Up Close	Jay Robinson with Martin Donegan	05:09
202	Richard: Richmond Is On the Seas	Jay Robinson with Martin Donegan	16:21