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| 17042. "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" (BENJAMIN BRITTEN) (OPERA REVIEW). This paper presents a review of this 1960 opera, which was based on Shakespeare’s play. Using examples from the opera, the paper discusses how orchestration and other musical elements are used to contribute to mood, humor, and characterization. Keywords: Shakespeare opera humor Britten. 5 pages; 14 footnotes; 5 bibliographic sources. 1,422 words. |
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