Type: Orchestra
Conductor: Laurence Equilbey
Location: Royal Albert Hall
Pianist: Alexei Volodin
Year: 2018

This performance of Songe(s) d’une nuit d’été (Songs of a Midsummer Night’s Dream) offers a captivating fusion of Mendelssohn’s iconic music with a visual and thematic reimagining of Shakespeare’s beloved play. The title "Songe(s)" (meaning Dreams) evokes a dreamlike atmosphere, perfectly capturing the magical forest setting, love, mischief, and enchantment that define Shakespeare’s tale. The "Wedding March" and "Intermezzo" showcase Mendelssohn’s blending of whimsy and romance in symphonic form