A Midsummer Night’s Dream (World Premier (1960) Aldeburgh recording)

~ Release by Britten; Alfred Deller, Jennifer Vyvyan, Thomas Hemsley, Marjorie Thomas, April Cantelo, Owen Brannigan, Peter Pears, English Opera Group Orchestra, Benjamin Britten (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: Acts I and II (beginning)
2▼CD: Acts II (conclusion) & III
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1A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act II. “Flower ofthe purple dye”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II. "Flower of this purple dye" (Oberon, Puck, Lysander, Helena, Detrius, Hermia) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II
Benjamin Britten6:09
2A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act II. “Puppet? Why so?”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II. "Puppet? Why so?" (Hermia, Helena, Lysander, Demetrius) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II
Benjamin Britten2:53
3A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act II. “This is thy negligence”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II. "This is thy negligence" (Oberon, Puck) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II
Benjamin Britten2:15
4A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act II. “Up and down”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II. "Up and down, up and down" (Puck, Lysander, Demetrius, Helena, Hermia) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II
Benjamin Britten5:37
5A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act II. “On the ground, sleep sound”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II. "On the ground, sleep sound" (Fairies) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act II
Benjamin Britten3:01
6A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. Introduction / “My gentle Robin”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "My gentle Robin, see'st thou this sweet sight?" (Oberon, Puck, Tytania) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten7:00
7A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “Helena! ‐ Hermia!”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "Helena! - Hermia! - Demetrius! - Lysander!" (Demetrius, Lysander, Helena, Hermia) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten4:54
8A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “When my cue comes, call me”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "When my cue comes, call me" (Bottom) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten3:28
9A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “Have you sent to Bottom’s house?”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "Have you sent to Bottom's house?" (Rustics) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten3:07
10A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “Orchestral march / “Now, fair Hippolyta”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "Now, fair Hyppolyta" (Theseus, Hyppolyta, Lysander, Demerius, Helena, Hermia) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten6:57
11A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “If we offend it is with our good will”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "If we offend, it is with our good will" (Rustics) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten1:07
12A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “Gentles, perchance you wonder at this show”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "Gentles, perchance you wonder at this show" (Quince/Prologue) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten1:09
13A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “In this same interlude”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "In this same interlude it doth befall" (Snout/Wall) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten0:57
14A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “O grim‐look’d night”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "O grim-look'd night, o night with hue so black" (Bottom/Pyramus) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten1:45
15A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “O wall, full often hast thou heard my moans”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "O Wall, full often hast thou heard my moans" (Flute/Thisby, Bottom/Pyramus) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten2:21
16A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “You ladies, you”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "You, ladies, you whose gentle hearts do fear" (Snug/Lion) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten0:42
17A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “This lanthorn dost the hornèd Moon present”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "This lanthorn doth the hornèd Moon present" (Starveling/Moonshine, Flute/Thisby, Snug/Lion) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten1:34
18A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “Sweet Moon, I thank the for thy sunny beams”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "Sweet Moon, I thank thee for thy sunny beams" (Bottom/Pyramus) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten1:46
19A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “Asleep my Love? What, dead, my dove?”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "Asleep, my love?" (Flute/Thisby) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten2:34
20A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “Come, your Bergomask”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "Come, your Bergomask" (Theseus) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten2:31
21A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act III. “Now the hungry lion roars”
orchestra:
The English Opera Group Orchestra (on 1960-06-11)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Aldeburgh Festival 1960: [premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten] (1960-06-11)
recorded at:
Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1960-06-11)
live recording of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III. "Now the hungry lion roars" (Fairies, Puck, Oberon, Tytania) (on 1960-06-11)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 64: Act III
Benjamin Britten4:55