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ReferencePG/1960/0711

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Programme for performance of Midsummer Night's Dream at Holland Festival

Date11-15 July 1960

DescriptionConcert series:
Holland Festival
Works performed:
Britten: Midsummer Night's Dream
Date:
11-15 Jul 1960
Venue:
Stadschouwburg and Koninklijke Schouburg, Amsterdam and the Hague
Performers:
English Opera Group; Britten, conductor; George Malcolm, conductor.
The cast was Oberon, Alfred Deller; Tytania, Jennifer Vyvyan; Puck, Nicolas Chagrin; Peaseblossom, Michael Bauer; Cobweb, Kevin Platts; Mustardseed, Robert McCutcheaon; Moth, Barry Ferguson; Theseus, Roger Stalman; Hippolyta, Johanna Peters; Lysander, George Maran; Demetrius, Thomas Hemsley; Hermia, Marjorie Thomas; Helena, Joan Carlyle; Bottom, Forbes Robinson; Quince, Norman Lumsden; Flute, Peter Pears; Snug, David Kelly; Snout, Edward Byles; Starveling, Joseph Ward. Conductors Benjamin Britten (11/14 July) and George Malcolm (12/15 July).
Further information:
Programme notes by Earl of Harewood and Imogen Holst. Incudes synopsis and photographs..

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