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Additional authors

1. Pears, Peter, 1910-1986.
2. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
3. Britten-Pears Library. Manuscript
4. Toscanini Memorial Archives

Description

1. 1 score (3 vol. (241, 240, 267 [i.e. 271] p.))

Subject

1. Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 > Manuscripts > Facsimiles
2. Operas > Scores
3. Music > Manuscripts > Facsimiles

Call number

1. *ZBT-579 no. 2 - *ZBT-580

Note

1. Holograph signed, with minor revisions, possibly in another hand. (Britten-Pears Library, Aldeburgh).
2. Some additions to score appear to be in a different hand.
3. Between pages 190 and 191 are 4 pages of revisions (p. A, B, C, D)
4. For solo voices and orchestra including 2 harps and harpsichord or celesta. Additionally a stage band includes sopranino recorders and percussion.
5. German translation of stage directions at head of some pages.
6. Several pages include notes to copyist at foot.
7. Libretto by the composer and Peter Pears adapted from Shakespeare's play.
8. Film nos. B 7 and B 8.

Reproduction (note)

1. Microfilm.

Author

1. Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.

Title

1. A midsummer night's dream [microform] / Benjamin Britten.

Imprint

1. London : Hawkes & Son Ltd, c1966.

Reproduction

1. Microfilm. Aldeburgh : Britten-Pears Library, 1979, 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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Added author

1. Pears, Peter, 1910-1986.
2. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream.
3. Britten-Pears Library. Manuscript.
4. Toscanini Memorial Archives.

Research call number

1. *ZBT-579 no. 2 - *ZBT-580