Jonathan Kent's spectacular production of Purcell's huge semi-opera is joyous, imaginative and witty. Glyndebourne, with its intimate auditorium, provides the perfect setting for the drama which is partly spoken and partly sun. Based on an adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream,
Released: Jan 01, 2009
Runtime: 1:47:31 minutes
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Stars: Lucy Crowe, Carolyn Sampson, Ed Lyon, Andrew Foster-Williams, Desmond Barrit, William Christie
Crew: Henry Purcell (Music), William Christie (Conductor), Jonathan Kent (Stage Director)