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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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VilniusA Midsummer Night's Dream
Britten: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Martynas Stakionis; Gintaras Varnas; Lithuanian National Opera; Vytautas Narbutas; Juozas Statkevičius; Eugenijus Sabaliauskas; Lithuanian National Opera Orchestra
VilniusA Midsummer Night's Dream
Britten: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Raimonda Skabeikaitė; Gintaras Varnas; Lithuanian National Opera; Julius Geniušas; Vytautas Narbutas; Juozas Statkevičius; Eugenijus Sabaliauskas
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Deborah Warner attains her theatrical dream at the Teatro Real
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
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
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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