Midsummer Night's Dream
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A Midsummer Night's Dream was Benjamin Britten's seventh major opera and had its premiere at Aldeburgh in 1960. Britten and his partner Peter Pears prepared a condensed version of Shakespeare's much-loved comedy for the libretto, using (with the exception of a single line) only the original text.In this newly commissioned guide, Andrew Plant explores the genesis of the opera's composition, including passages of recently published material from Britten's own correspondence. Philip Reed examines the musical language of the opera and has prepared a detailed thematic guide, while David Nice outlines many of the different approaches to the work in productions that have taken place over the last forty years. An essay by Philip Brett discusses how the opera reflects the central issues in Britten's work. Finally, a unique article is included which Britten himself wrote for the Observer immediately preceding the work's premiere. The present edition also contains twenty-five black-and-white and colour photographs, the full libretto, a discography, DVD guide, bibliography and website guide. It will prove an invaluable companion to opera-goers wanting to increase their understanding and enjoyment of this magical work.Contents: Night's Caressing Grip: The Evolution of the Dream, Andrew PlantA Midsummer Night's Dream: The Music, Philip ReedReinventing the Dream: A Midsummer Night's Dream on Stage, David NiceBritten's Dream: An Introduction, Philip BrettA New Britten Opera, Benjamin BrittenA Midsummer Night's Dream: Libretto adapted from William Shakespeare by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

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Publisher
Overture Publishing
Year
2018
ISBN
9780714544755
Topic
Mezzi di comunicazione e arti performative
Subtopic
Storia e critica della musica

Table of contents

  1. Night’s Caressing Grip: The Evolution of the Dream
  2. A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Music
  3. Reinventing the Dream: A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Stage
  4. Britten’s Dream: An Introduction
  5. A New Britten Opera
  6. Thematic Guide
  7. A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  8. ACT ONE
  9. ACT TWO
  10. ACT THREE
  11. Discography
  12. A Midsummer Night’s Dream on DVD
  13. Select Bibliography
  14. Britten Websites
  15. Note on the Contributors
  16. Acknowledgements