A Midwinter Night’s Dream

Harry Somers: A Midwinter Night’s Dream

A Midwinter Night’s Dream – something old and forever new. Composer Harry Somers and librettist Tim Wynne-Jones, two of our greatest Canadian creators, teamed up to write this children’s opera. A brilliant contemporary story of the North mixed with elements of legend. A score that blends music based on Inuit singing, North American musical theatre and popular music as naturally as only a master like Somers can deliver. It has at its core something important to say to children everywhere.

“…a wonderful thing, and I congratulate all involved for a fine, professional job. Music educators should take notice, but so should all lovers of good chamber opera. I enjoyed this immensely.”
(American Record Guide)

Disque No 1

Somers, Harry

1. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act I Scene 1: Oh, a, oh. a, uh, ah, oo
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2. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act I Scene 2, Part 1
3. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act I Scene 2, Part 2
4. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act I Scene 2, Part 3
5. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act I Scene 2, Part 4
6. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act II Scene 1: Go ahead and laugh
7. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act II Scene 2: Pick a card. Any card
8. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act II Scene 3: Come back!
9. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act II Scene 4: Tiptop. Tip, tip, top
10. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act II Scene 5: There is only the rising of the tide
11. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act II Scene 5
12. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act II Scene 6: The memories die hard
13. A Midwinter Night’s Dream: Act II Scene 7: The midwinter feast, so much to remember