In the spring, the opera workshop I'm in at school does either a one act opera (last year we did Gianni Schicchi which turned out rather bad) or opera scenes. I was wondering if anyone knew about Britten's setting of A Midsummer Night's Dream. I know it is 3 acts, but can someone give me a running time? And would it be a good choice for college singers? A good choice for the people coming to hear these college singers? Is the music accessible to those who might not be completely inclined to classical music? The reason I ask about this opera in particular is that I like it and in the park near our college, there is a "music mound". This is a sort of outdoor woodland theatre that Midsummer Night's Dream would be amazing in. That is if it is physically possible to do the opera. We do the workshop productions at the end of April or the very beginning of May, so singing outdoors isn't that silly of an idea. Any suggestions from those who know more than I think I do?????
Thanks a bunch, Trevor
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