Britten
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare’s enchanting tale is set to some of Benjamin Britten’s most atmospheric music, with a libretto taken entirely from the text of the play. Countertenor Jochen Kowalski is Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Sylvia McNair sings his queen, Tytania. The ensemble cast also includes Nick Stahl as Puck, Nancy Gustafson as Helena, Jane Bunnell as Hermia, Kurt Streit as Lysander, and Rodney Gilfrey as Demetrius.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Dec 21, 1996
Composer
Benjamin Britten
Librettist
Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, after Shakespeare
Run Time
2 HRS 30 MIN
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus