A Midsummer Night's Dream (Overture, Scherzo, Nocturne and Wedding March)

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Few composers rise to the Shakespeare challenge. With 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' however, Mendelssohn proves equal to the task. The Nocturne is particularly fine, with french horns lulling all the world to sleep. Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek Recording date: 9 September 2009 Date of broadcast: 9 September 2009