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Author Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.

Title A midsummer night's dream / Benjamin Britten.

Publication Info. [Netherlands] : Philips, [1996]
℗1996

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Description 2 audio discs (149 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Playing Time 022820
Physical Medium 4 3/4 in.
Description digital
optical
1.4 m/s
digital recording
Series Digital classics
Digital classics.
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.
Performer Sylvia McNair, soprano; Brian Asawa, countertenor; Ian Bostridge, tenor; Robert Lloyd, bass; supporting soloists; New London Children's Choir; London Symphony Orchestra; Colin Davis, conductor.
Event Recorded Dec. 1995, Barbican Centre, London.
Note Ed. recorded: Boosey & Son.
Compact discs.
Program notes by Michael Kennedy and synopsis in English, and libretto with German translation (92 p. : ports.) included.
Language Sung in English.
Genre/Form Operas.
Operas.
Sound recordings.
Sound recordings.
Added Author Pears, Peter, 1910-1986, librettist.
McNair, Sylvia (Soprano), performer.
Asawa, Brian, performer.
Bostridge, Ian, performer.
Lloyd, Robert, 1940- performer.
Davis, Colin, 1927-2013, conductor.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream.
New London Children's Choir, performer.
London Symphony Orchestra, performer.
Standard No. 2894541222
Music No. 454 122-2 Philips
454 123-2 Philips
454 124-2 Philips