Anna Dennis, Mhairi Lawson, Rowan Pierce, Carolyn Sampson soprano
Jeremy Budd high tenor
Charles Daniels, James Way high tenor / tenor
Roderick Williams baritone
Ashley Riches bass-baritone

Described by Samuel Pepys as 'the most insipid ridiculous play that ever I saw in my life', Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream was at least in part restored to public affection by The Fairy Queen. Here Purcell’s masterful composition, Gabrieli’s first-class performance, and McCreesh’s superb interpretation demonstrate why their recordings are seen as some of the best in classical music today.