A Midsummer Night's Dream

~ Release by Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra, Heather Harper, Dame Janet Baker & Philharmonia Chorus (see all versions of this release, 7 available)

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1Overture "THE HEBRIDES (Fingal's cave)", op.26
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1960-02-15)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (on 1960-02-15)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (on 1960-02-15)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1960-02-15)
recording of:
Die Hebriden, op. 26 (The Hebrides, op. 26 “Fingal’s Cave”, Fingal's Cave) (on 1960-02-15)
premiered in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1832-05-14)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1830)
part of:
Works of Felix Mendelssohn by opus number (number: op. 26) and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Thematisch-systematisches Verzeichnis der musikalischen Werke (MWV) (number: MWV P 7)
Felix Mendelssohn10:23
2A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture, op. 21
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 21 (op. 61 no. 1): Ouvertüre (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1826)
part of:
Works of Felix Mendelssohn by opus number (number: op. 21) and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Thematisch-systematisches Verzeichnis der musikalischen Werke (MWV) (number: MWV P 3)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn13:00
3A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: I. Scherzo
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 1. Scherzo. Allegro vivace (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn5:35
4A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: IIa. March of the Fairies
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 2. Elfenreigen. Allegro vivace (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn1:21
5A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: III. “Ye Spotted Snakes”
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
soprano vocals:
Heather Harper (soprano) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 3. Lied mit Chor "Bunte Schlangen". Allegro ma non troppo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn4:48
6A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: V. Intermezzo
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 5. Intermezzo. Allegro appassionato (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn4:02
7A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: VII. Nocturne
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 7. Notturno. Con moto tranquillo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn7:10
8A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: IX. Wedding March
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 9. Hochzeitsmarsch. Allegro vivace (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: no. 9. Wedding March: Allegro vivace) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn5:06
9A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: Xa. Funeral March
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 10. Marcia funebre. Andante comodo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn1:06
10A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: XI. Dance of the Clowns
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 11. Ein Tanz von Rüpeln (Bergamasca). Allegro di molto (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn1:55
11A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: Finale. “Through the House”
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
soprano vocals:
Heather Harper (soprano) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: Finale. Allegro di molto (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn4:50