William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in the History of Music Theater

This title presents William Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1595) has survived and flourished as a drama for over five centuries. The work has also enjoyed immense popularity in music. Its lyrical verse, its constant use of musical terminology, and its references to and deployment of songs and dances have served to attract major composers over more than four centuries. The book c...