Britten Thematic Catalogue - BTC1098 - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

BTC1098 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Opera in three acts, op. 64

(see also main work record)

Date: 11 Jun 1960 >>
Location: Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh, Aldeburgh Festival
Type of performance: Staged performance

World Premiere
Incomplete Performance

Performers and other details:
Alfred Deller Oberon, Jennifer Vyvyan Tytania, Leonide Massine II Puck, Forbes Robinson Theseus, Johanna Peters Hippolyta, George Maran Lysander, Thomas Hemsley Demetrius, Marjorie Thomas Hermia, April Cantelo Helena, Owen Brannigan Bottom, Norman Lumsden Quince, Peter Pears Flute, David Kelly Snugg, Edward Byles Snout, Joseph Ward Starveling, Kevin Platts Cobweb, Michael Bauer Peaseblossom, Robert McCutcheon Mustardseed, Barry Ferguson Moth, EOG orchestra

John Cranko prod, John Piper design (assisted by Carl Toms), William Bundy technical director, Benjamin Britten cond

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