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The Met Opera on WRTI: Britten's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Dec. 21, 1 PM

Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s magical romance returns to the Met for the first time in ten years, in celebration of the composer’s centennial. James Conlon conducts the gifted ensemble, which includes soprano Kathleen Kim as Tytania and countertenor Iestyn Davies as Oberon - the fairies' Queen and King. Saturday, December 21, 1 to 4:30 pm

Background article about the opera

Synopsis

Cast:

Todd Simpson: Demetrius

Erin Wall: Helena

Kathleen Kim: Tytania

lestyn Davies: Oberon

Elizabeth DeShong: Hermia

James Conlon: Conductor