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A midsummer night's dream

Title
A midsummer night's dream [microform] / Benjamin Britten.
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Publication
London : Hawkes & Son Ltd, c1966.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Pears, Peter, 1910-1986.
  • Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
  • Britten-Pears Library. Manuscript.
  • Toscanini Memorial Archives.
Description
1 score (3 vol. (241, 240, 267 [i.e. 271] p.))
Subjects
Note
  • Holograph signed, with minor revisions, possibly in another hand. (Britten-Pears Library, Aldeburgh).
  • Some additions to score appear to be in a different hand.
  • Between pages 190 and 191 are 4 pages of revisions (p. A, B, C, D)
  • For solo voices and orchestra including 2 harps and harpsichord or celesta. Additionally a stage band includes sopranino recorders and percussion.
  • German translation of stage directions at head of some pages.
  • Several pages include notes to copyist at foot.
  • Libretto by the composer and Peter Pears adapted from Shakespeare's play.
  • Film nos. B 7 and B 8.
Reproduction (note)
  • Microfilm.
Call Number
*ZBT-579 no. 2 - *ZBT-580
OCLC
NYPG95-C204
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Title
A midsummer night's dream [microform] / Benjamin Britten.
Imprint
London : Hawkes & Son Ltd, c1966.
Reproduction
Microfilm. Aldeburgh : Britten-Pears Library, 1979, 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
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Added Author
Pears, Peter, 1910-1986.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream.
Britten-Pears Library. Manuscript.
Toscanini Memorial Archives.
Research Call Number
*ZBT-579 no. 2 - *ZBT-580
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