Le songe d'une nuit d'été

~ Release by Felix Mendelssohn; Heather Harper, Dame Janet Baker (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: Overture, op. 21 producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 21 (op. 61 no. 1): Ouvertüre (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) 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) arrangements: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: Ouvertüre (for piano four-hands) arrangements: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture (for organ, Warren) part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		12:56
2	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: I. Scherzo producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 2: Scherzo: Allegro vivace (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) arrangements: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: Scherzo (for piano four-hands) arrangements: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: Scherzo (arr. Yannick Merlin for organ) arrangements: Scherzo in G minor, TN iii/7 (transcribed from Mendelssohn's Scherzo in "A Midsummer Night's Dream", op. 61) (for solo piano) part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		5:32
3	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: IIa. March of the Fairies producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 3: Elfenreigen: Allegro vivace (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) is the basis for: Konzertparaphrase über Mendelssohns Hochzeitsmarsch und Elfenreigen aus der Musik zu Shakespeares Sommernachtstraum, S. 410 part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		1:19
4	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: III. “Ye Spotted Snakes” producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) choir vocals: Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) mezzo-soprano vocals: Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 4: Lied mit Chor "Bunte Schlangen": Allegro ma non troppo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		4:43
5	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: V. Intermezzo producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 5: Intermezzo: Allegro appassionato (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		4:00
6	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: VII. Nocturne producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 6: Notturno: Con moto tranquillo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		7:06
7	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: IX. Wedding March producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 7: Hochzeitsmarsch: Allegro vivace (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) arrangement of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 7: Hochzeitsmarsch: Allegro vivace (for organ, Commette) arrangements: Wedding March from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (for organ, Woods) is the basis for: Konzertparaphrase über Mendelssohns Hochzeitsmarsch und Elfenreigen aus der Musik zu Shakespeares Sommernachtstraum, S. 410 is the basis for: Chou, I’m Gonna Marry You is the basis for: Here Comes the Broad referred to in medleys: Hooked on Classics, Part 3 later versions: Shotgun Wedding March part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		5:03
8	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: Xa. Funeral March producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 8: Marcia funebre: Andante comodo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		1:04
9	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: XI. Dance of the Clowns producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 9: Ein Tanz von Rüpeln (Bergamasca): Allegro di molto (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		1:52
10	Le Songe D’une Nuit D’été, op. 61: Finale: “Through the House” producer: Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) choir vocals: Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) mezzo-soprano vocals: Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) conductor: Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) balance engineer: Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) recording of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 11: Finale: Allegro di molto (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-16) composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842) part of: Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61	Felix Mendelssohn		4:48

Credits

CD 1

balance engineer:	Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (tracks 1–10)
choir vocals:	Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (tracks 4, 10)
composer:	Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (1826) (track 1) Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (1842) (tracks 2–10)
conductor:	Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer, 1885-1973) (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (tracks 1–10)
mezzo-soprano vocals:	Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto) (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (tracks 4, 10)
orchestra:	Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964-1976) (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (tracks 1–10)
producer:	Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) (tracks 1–10) Walter Legge (British classical record producer, 1906-1979) (tracks 1–10)
soprano vocals:	Heather Harper (soprano) (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (tracks 4, 10)
recorded at:	Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (tracks 1–10)
part of:	Works of Felix Mendelssohn by opus number (number: op. 21) (order: 22) (track 1) Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Thematisch-systematisches Verzeichnis der musikalischen Werke (MWV) (number: MWV P 3) (order: 196) (track 1)
arrangement of:	Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 7: Hochzeitsmarsch: Allegro vivace (for organ, Commette) (track 7)
arrangements:	A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture (for organ, Warren) (track 1) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: Ouvertüre (for piano four-hands) (track 1) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: Scherzo (arr. Yannick Merlin for organ) (track 2) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: Scherzo (for piano four-hands) (track 2) Scherzo in G minor, TN iii/7 (transcribed from Mendelssohn's Scherzo in "A Midsummer Night's Dream", op. 61) (for solo piano) (track 2) Wedding March from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (for organ, Woods) (track 7)
is the basis for:	Chou, I’m Gonna Marry You (track 7) Here Comes the Broad (track 7) Konzertparaphrase über Mendelssohns Hochzeitsmarsch und Elfenreigen aus der Musik zu Shakespeares Sommernachtstraum, S. 410 (tracks 3, 7)
later versions:	Shotgun Wedding March (track 7)
part of:	Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 1) (track 1) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 2) (track 2) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 3) (track 3) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 4) (track 4) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 6) (track 5) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 7) (track 6) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 8) (track 7) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 9) (track 8) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 10) (track 9) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (order: 12) (track 10)
recording of:	Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 21 (op. 61 no. 1): Ouvertüre (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 1) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 11: Finale: Allegro di molto (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 10) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 2: Scherzo: Allegro vivace (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 2) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 3: Elfenreigen: Allegro vivace (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 3) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 4: Lied mit Chor "Bunte Schlangen": Allegro ma non troppo (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 4) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 5: Intermezzo: Allegro appassionato (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 5) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 6: Notturno: Con moto tranquillo (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 6) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 7: Hochzeitsmarsch: Allegro vivace (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 7) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 8: Marcia funebre: Andante comodo (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 8) Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 no. 9: Ein Tanz von Rüpeln (Bergamasca): Allegro di molto (1960-01-28 – 1960-02-16) (track 9)
referred to in medleys:	Hooked on Classics, Part 3 (track 7)