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Culture: A Flute of distinction; Christopher Morley's Classical Preview.(Features)

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From: The Birmingham Post (England)
Date: 20050616
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Byline: Christopher Morley

This is a busy week, beginning tonight with the latest offering in the acclaimed series of productions from Birmingham Conservatoire's School of Vocal and Operatic Studies. This time round it's Purcell's Midsummer Night's Dream-based masque The Fairy Queen, directed by the inspirational Michael Barry (himself an expert on baroque dance) and conducted by the equally expert baroque specialist Jeffrey Skidmore. The show runs at the Crescent Theatre until Saturday, when there is a 2.30pm matinee in addition to each evening's 7.30pm performances (0121 ...

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