A Midsummer Night's Dream
Philippe Herreweghe's 2007 recording of Mendelssohn's incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream captures the magic and mischief of Shakespeare's enchanted forest. Mendelssohn composed this masterpiece in the Romantic era, and it stands as one of the most performed works for theater. Herreweghe, known for his historically informed approach, brings crystalline clarity and infectious vitality to the famous Overture and the suite of dances and interludes that accompany the play. The orchestra shimmers with delicate orchestration—you can hear the fairy world taking shape through fluttering strings and playful winds. Herreweghe's interpretation feels both intimate and grand, capturing the work's gentle humor and genuine warmth. A definitive modern reading of a true Romantic classic.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Romantic |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Harmonia Mundi |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | France |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Classical
- Style:
- Romantic
- Label:
- Harmonia Mundi
- Country:
- France
- Year:
- 2007
- . Ein Sommernachtstraum
- 1. Ouvertüre. Allegro Di Molto 12:23
- 2. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace 4:57
- 3. Elfenmarsch / Marche Des Elfs. Allegro Vivace 1:21
- 4. Lied Mit Chor "Bunte Schlegen, Zweigezüngt!". Allegro Ma Non Troppo 4:09
- 5. Intermezzo. Allegro Appassionato 3:27
- 6. Notturno. Con Moto Traquillo 5:29
- 7. Hochzeitsmarsch / Marche Nuptiale. Allegro Vivace 4:40
- 8. Fanfare. Allegro Comodo 0:24
- 9. Marcia Funebre. Andante Comodo 1:16
- 10. Ein Tanz Von Rüppeln / Danse Bergamasque. Allegro Di Molto 1:42
- 11. Finele "Bei Des Feuers Mattem Flimmern". Allegro Di Molto. 4:44
- . Ouvertüre "Die Hebriden Oder Die Fingalshöhle" Op.26
- 12. Allegro Moderato - Animato 10:00
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