The Fairy Queen

T01452928754
The Fairy Queen is based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and is a mixture of opera and ballet played out in a succession of human and mythological scenes in all its Baroque splendour.

Author

Purcell

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Archive :: production:T01452928754, opera or operetta:S1929, venue:V657

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Production details

The Armonico Consort bring to life the anarchic spirit and visual spectacle of Purcell's enchanting 17th century masterpiece in a fully staged modern fusion of opera, puppetry and dance. Performing on period instruments, the Orchestra of the Baroque also brings an authentic vibrancy to Purcell's exquisite score.