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London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis

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Title London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis
Description Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Opera in three acts, Op.64

Libretto adapted from William Shakespeare by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
Creator Philips Classics Productions CD
Date 1996
Contributor London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis, conductor
New London Children's Choir
Ronald Corp, musical director
David Syrus, musical coach

Oberon- Brian Asawa
Tytania- Sylvia McNair
Puck- Carl Ferguson
Theseus- Brian Bannatyne Scott
Hippolyta- Hilary Summers
Lysander- John Mark Ainsley
Demetrius- Paul Whelan
Hermia- Ruby Philogene
Helena- Janice Watson
Bottom- Robert Lloyd
Quince- Gwynne Howell
Flute- Ian Bostridge
Snug- Stephen Richardson
Snout- Mark Tucker
Starveling- Neal Davies
Cobweb- David Newman
Peaseblossom- Claudia Conway
Mustardseed- Sara Rey
Moth- Matthew Long
Type Opera recording

Compact disc (2 discs)

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Citation

Philips Classics Productions CD, “London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis,” Cook Music Library Digital Exhibitions, accessed April 27, 2024, https://collections.libraries.indiana.edu/cookmusiclibrary/items/show/848.