Midsummer Night’s Dream, A (Opera)

Synopsis: A recording of Benjamin Britten’s operatic version of the play. The Glyndebourne Festival Opera and the London Philharmonic Orchestra are conducted by Bernard Haitink. James Bowman is Oberon and Ileana Cotrubas is Titania. Staged by Peter Hall, the opera is directed for television and video by Dave Heather.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1983
Year of production: 1982
Availability: Sale
Notes: Released on VHS in 1995 and DVD in 2004.
Documentation: Accompanying booklet
Subjects: Drama; Music
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Director

Dave Heather

Writer

Benjamin Britten; Peter Pears

Music

Benjamin Britten

Production Design

John Bury

Contributor

Bernard Haitink; Peter Hall

Cast

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