Richard Meyer
Dreams of a Midsummer Night
Score
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Richard Meyer
Dreams of a Midsummer Night
Score
- Instrumentation String Orchestra
- Composer Richard Meyer
- Series Highland String Orchestra
- Edition Score Download
- Publisher Highland-Etling Publishing
- Order no. ALF24958S-DL
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Description:
Written in the style of an overture, 'Dreams of a Midsummer Night' is not a tone poem depicting specific actions in the play, but instead uses themes to represent characters in Shakespeare's beloved comedy. These themes include: the acrobatic and mischievous sounds of Puck (m. 20), a peasant-like tune representing the rustics (m. 62), Bottom's braying after his head is transformed into that of a donkey's (m. 80), and a simple yet beautiful lover's theme (m. 117). A hint of Debussy's 'Claire de Lune' (m. 139), adds to the passion and magic of the night.