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A midsummer night's dream

Title
A midsummer night's dream [sound recording] / Britten.
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Publication
[Netherlands] : Philips, p1996.

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Additional Authors
  • Pears, Peter, 1910-1986.
  • Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
  • McNair, Sylvia (Soprano)
  • Lloyd, Robert, 1940-
  • Bostridge, Ian
  • Asawa, Brian
  • Davis, Colin, 1927-
  • New London Children's Choir. prf
  • London Symphony Orchestra. prf
Description
2 sound discs (149 min.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Series Statement
Digital classics
Uniform Title
Midsummer night's dream
Alternative Title
Midsummer night's dream
Subject
Note
  • Philips: 454 122-2 (454 123-2--454 124-2)
  • Opera in 3 acts; libretto by the composer and Peter Pears, after Shakespeare's play.
  • Compact discs.
  • Edition performed: Boosey & Hawkes.
  • Program notes and synopsis by Michael kennedy, and libretto with German translations (92 p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Event (note)
  • Recorded Dec. 1995, Barbican Centre, London.
Language (note)
  • Sung in English.
Call Number
*LDC 18470 (F)
LCCN
2894541222
OCLC
36173791
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Title
A midsummer night's dream [sound recording] / Britten.
Imprint
[Netherlands] : Philips, p1996.
Playing Time
022820
Series
Digital classics
Performer
Sylvia McNair ; Robert Lloyd ; Ian Bostridge ; Brian Asawa ; supporting soloists ; New London Children's Choir ; London Symphony Orchestra ; Sir Colin Davis, conductor.
Event
Recorded Dec. 1995, Barbican Centre, London.
Language
Sung in English.
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Added Author
Pears, Peter, 1910-1986. Librettist
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream.
McNair, Sylvia (Soprano) voc
Lloyd, Robert, 1940- voc
Bostridge, Ian. voc
Asawa, Brian. voc
Davis, Colin, 1927- Conductor
New London Children's Choir. Performer
London Symphony Orchestra. Performer
Other Standard Identifier
2894541222
Publisher No.
454 122-2 Philips
454 123-2--454 124-2 Philips
Research Call Number
*LDC 18470 (F) Program notes and libretto on file.
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