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A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 64, is an opera with music by Benjamin Britten and set to a libretto adapted by the composer and Peter Pears from William Shakespeare 's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. It was premiered on 11 June 1960 at the Aldeburgh Festival, conducted by the composer and with set and costume designs by Carl Toms. [1]
A guide to Benjamin Britten's enchanting Shakespearean opera, a Midsummer Night's Dream including Synopsis, Music & Arias, Fun Facts, Running Time and much more!
Oct 31, 2023 · Discover A Midsummer Night's Dream. Britten’s opera is based on Shakespeare’s popular comedy, which follows the consequences of a falling-out between the fairy-king Oberon and his queen, Tytania. Mistaken identities, confused lovers and alarming transformations are the result.
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Here’s what you need to know about ENO’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It’s an opera by British composer Benjamin Britten. One of the leading British composers of the post-war period, Britten composed no less than 16 operas, one full-length ballet, and more than 60 folk songs.
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare’s enchanting tale is set to some of Benjamin Britten’s most atmospheric music, with a libretto taken entirely from the text of the play. Countertenor Jochen Kowalski is Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Sylvia McNair sings his queen, Tytania. The ensemble cast also includes Nick Stahl as Puck, Nancy ...
Opera. Number of Acts. First Produced. 1960. Genres. Comedy. Settings. Unit/Single Set. Time & Place. athens in antiquity, woods outside athens. Cast Size. large. Orchestra Size. Large. Dancing. Some Dance. Ideal for. professional opera, colleges. Casting Notes. Mostly male cast.
