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| Composer | Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Librettist | Peter Pears after Shakespeare |
| Year | 1960 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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BerlinA Midsummer Night's Dream
Britten: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dalia Stasevska; Ted Huffman; Deutsche Oper Berlin; Marsha Ginsberg; Annemarie Woods; DM Wood; Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
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Deborah Warner attains her theatrical dream at the Teatro Real
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Warner once again displays her unquestionable talent onstage and her affinity with Benjamin Britten, although, on this occasion, the musical aspect are not equally satisfactory.
Glyndebourne’s iconic Dream approaches its century
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Sir Peter Hall's classic staging of Britten's Shakespearean comedy nears a landmark moment in Glyndebourne’s autumn season.
Britten in the Rain: a Dream that charms in parts but lacks cohesion
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Rain cannot wash away the charm of Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Lismore Castle, a visually clever, if uneven, outdoor staging with moments of real enchantment.
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Bachtrack top ten: Benjamin Britten
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A tour of Britten, celebrating the finest works by the composer who launched the English operatic renaissance.