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A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Opera in three acts by Benjamin Britten Libretto by PETER PEARS and THE COMPOSER, based on Shakespeare's play
A direct relay of the new Glyndebourne Festival production
London Philharmonic Orchestra leader DAVID NOLAN conducted by Bernard Haitiak
Acts 1 and 2: The depths of a wood near Athens
8.55* Interval Reading
9.5* A Midsummer Night's Dream
Act 3: The same, changing to the palace of Theseus
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Contributors

Unknown:
Benjamin Britten
Unknown:
Peter Pears
Leader:
David Nolan
Conducted By:
Bernard Haitiak
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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