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A Midsummer Night's Dream
A new production from English National
Opera of Benjamin Britten's magical opera, with a libretto specially adapted by him and Peter Pears from Shakespeare's play.
Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera, conductor Paul Daniel

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Pears
Conductor:
Paul Daniel
Oberon:
Robin Blaze (counter Tenor)
Tytania:
Sarah Tynan (soprano)
Puck:
Emil Wolk (speaking Role)
Hippolyta:
Leah-Marian Jones (mezzo)
Lysander:
Alfred Boe (tenor)
Demetrius:
Leigh Melrose (baritone)
Hermia:
Victoria Simmonds (mezzo)
Helena:
Linda Richardson (soprano)
Theseus:
Lain Paterson (bass)
Bottom:
Peter Rose (bass)
Quince:
Graeme Danby (bass)
Flute:
Christopher Gillett (tenor)
Snug:
Clive Bayley (bass)
Snout:
Robert Burt (tenor)
Starveling:
Leslie John Flanagan (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

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