Britten Thematic Catalogue

BTC1098 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

• Date: 11 Jun 1960 >>
  Location: Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh, Aldeburgh Festival

  Type of performance: Staged performance

  
  

  World Premiere

  Incomplete Performance

  
  

  Performers and other details:

  Alfred Deller Oberon, Jennifer Vyvyan Tytania, Leonide Massine II Puck, Forbes Robinson Theseus, Johanna Peters Hippolyta, George Maran Lysander, Thomas Hemsley Demetrius, Marjorie Thomas Hermia, April Cantelo Helena, Owen Brannigan Bottom, Norman Lumsden Quince, Peter Pears Flute, David Kelly Snugg, Edward Byles Snout, Joseph Ward Starveling, Kevin Platts Cobweb, Michael Bauer Peaseblossom, Robert McCutcheon Mustardseed, Barry Ferguson Moth, EOG orchestra

  John Cranko prod, John Piper design (assisted by Carl Toms), William Bundy technical director, Benjamin Britten cond