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A midsummer night's dream an opera in three acts

Title
A midsummer night's dream [microform], op. 64 : an opera in three acts / Benjamin Britten.
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Publication
1960 -1966.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Pears, Peter, 1910-1986.
  • Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
  • Britten-Pears Library. Manuscript
  • Toscanini Memorial Archives
Description
3 items of ms. music (210, 23, 241 p. in various pagings)
Uniform Title
Midsummer night's dream (Sketches)
Alternative Title
Midsummer night's dream (Sketches)
Subject
  • Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 > Manuscripts > Facsimiles
  • Operas > Scores
  • Musical sketches
Note
  • Holograph composition sketch (condensed score) with revisions and discarded sketches. (Britten-Pears-Library, Aldeburgh).
  • Title taken from page added by Britten-Pears Library.
  • For solo voices and orchestra including 2 harps and harpsichord or celesta. Additionally a stage band includes sopranino recorders and percussion.
  • For detailed information on discarded sketches see frame 229.
  • Libretto by the composer and Peter Pears adapted from Shakespeare's play.
  • Film no. B 7.
Reproduction (note)
  • Microfilm.
Contents
Composition sketch (condensed score) -- Revision of Snug's aria -- Fragmentary sketches and phrases -- Vocal score amendment for end of concert version of Bottom's Dream (Act III) -- Adjustments to horn parts -- Adjustments for harp.
Call Number
*ZBT-579 no. 1
OCLC
NYPG95-C162
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Title
A midsummer night's dream [microform], op. 64 : an opera in three acts / Benjamin Britten.
Imprint
1960 -1966.
Reproduction
Microfilm. Aldeburgh : Britten-Pears Library, 1979, 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
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Added Author
Pears, Peter, 1910-1986.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream.
Britten-Pears Library. Manuscript.
Toscanini Memorial Archives.
Research Call Number
*ZBT-579 no. 1
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