Christopher Alden — Reviews

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Mar 1

Mar 1 A Midsummer Night's Dream at the English National Opera

David Buchler

English National Opera

A Midsummer Night's Dream, the opera composed by Benjamin Britten was set to a libretto, adapted by both the Composer and the Singer, Peter Pears, from the play by William Shakespeare. It was premiered in 1960 at the Aldeburgh Festival.

Mar 16

Mar 16 Partenope at the English National Opera

David Buchler

English National Opera

Christopher Alden directed this Olivier award winning 2008 production and it still looks as fresh as a daisy. His revival lighting designer this time was Kevin Sleep, who ensured a very visual and colourful production using the change of lighting to good effect, particularly in act 2.