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''This article is about a production of Shakespeare's play. For other uses, see [[A Midsummer Night's Dream (disambiguation)]].''
The [http://www.bsomusic.org/ Baltimore Symphony Orchestra] and [[Folger Theatre]] presented [[A Midsummer Night's Dream|''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']]: ''In Concert'' from May 29 to June 1, 2014. Incidental music was written by Felix Mendelssohn, and the work was adapted for concert by Edward Berkeley.[[File:2014 A Midsummer Night's Dream In Concert BSO and Folger.jpg|frame|''A Midsummer Night's Dream: In Concert''.|alt=|center]]
 
==The Production==
The [http://www.bsomusic.org/ Baltimore Symphony Orchestra] and [[Folger Theatre]] presented [[A Midsummer Night's Dream|''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']]: ''In Concert'' from May 29 to June 1, 2014. Incidental music was written by Felix Mendelssohn, and the work was adapted for concert by Edward Berkeley.  
===Cast===
[[File:2014 A Midsummer Night's Dream In Concert BSO and Folger.jpg|200|left|frame|''A Midsummer Night's Dream: In Concert''.]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


==The Production==
=== Cast ===
*Spencer Aste: Egeus, Philostrate, Puck, Starveling (Moonshine), Mustardseed
*Spencer Aste: Egeus, Philostrate, Puck, Starveling (Moonshine), Mustardseed
*John Bloger: Theseus, Oberon, Snug (Lion)
*John Bloger: Theseus, Oberon, Snug (Lion)
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*Linda Powell: Titania, Hyppolyta
*Linda Powell: Titania, Hyppolyta


=== Creative team ===
===Creative team===
 
*William Shakespeare, Playwright
*Marin Alsop, conductor
*Marin Alsop, conductor
*Edward Berkely, stage director
*Edward Berkely, stage director
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*Tom Hall, music director
*Tom Hall, music director


== Reviews ==
==Reviews==


*The Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/bso-and-folger-collaborate-on-unique-staging-of-midsummer/2014/05/27/50f31d32-e5d8-11e3-a70e-ea1863229397_story.html write-up] and [http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/midsummer-nights-dream-with-music-at-folger-theatre/2014/05/30/13325cb8-e800-11e3-a70e-ea1863229397_story.htm review]
*The Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/bso-and-folger-collaborate-on-unique-staging-of-midsummer/2014/05/27/50f31d32-e5d8-11e3-a70e-ea1863229397_story.html write-up] and [http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/midsummer-nights-dream-with-music-at-folger-theatre/2014/05/30/13325cb8-e800-11e3-a70e-ea1863229397_story.htm review]
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Latest revision as of 11:44, 4 February 2021

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Folger Theatre presented A Midsummer Night's Dream: In Concert from May 29 to June 1, 2014. Incidental music was written by Felix Mendelssohn, and the work was adapted for concert by Edward Berkeley.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: In Concert.

The Production

Cast

  • Spencer Aste: Egeus, Philostrate, Puck, Starveling (Moonshine), Mustardseed
  • John Bloger: Theseus, Oberon, Snug (Lion)
  • Julie Boulianne: Mezzo-soprano (Fairy)
  • Katie deBuys: Hermia, Peter Quince (Prologue), Cobweb
  • Kate Eastwood Norris: Helena, Snout (Wall), Moth
  • Ying Fang: Soprano (Fairy)
  • Marcus Kyd: Lysander, Flute (Thisby), Peaseblossom
  • Cody Nickell: Demetrius, Bottom (Pyramus)
  • Linda Powell: Titania, Hyppolyta

Creative team

  • William Shakespeare, Playwright
  • Marin Alsop, conductor
  • Edward Berkely, stage director
  • Baltimore Choral Arts Society, women's chorus
  • Tom Hall, music director

Reviews