Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Victorian-era operettas with Arthur Sullivan's captivating collection, "Gondoliers / The Mikado / The Yeomen of the Guard." This exquisite compilation, released in 2004 under The Gift of Music label, showcases Sullivan's masterful compositions, accompanied by the brilliant lyrics of W.S. Gilbert. With a runtime of 1 hour and 7 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of operatic delights, featuring 23 tracks that span across three of Gilbert and Sullivan's most beloved works.
The album kicks off with "The Gondoliers," a whimsical tale of love and mistaken identity set in Venice. Sullivan's lively melodies and Gilbert's witty lyrics come together in iconic songs like "For the merriest fellows are we" and "Take a pair of sparkling eyes." Next, the album transports you to the exotic world of "The Mikado," where you'll find yourself humming along to classics such as "A wand'ring minstrel I" and "I've got a little list." The album concludes with "The Yeomen of the Guard," a stirring tale of love and redemption set in the Tower of London, featuring the unforgettable "I have a song to sing, O!" and "Were I thy bride."
Conducted by Isidore Godfrey and Stephen S. Moore, and performed by the British Light Orchestra, this album is a testament to Sullivan's enduring legacy. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection is sure to captivate and delight. So, sit back, relax, and let the enchanting melodies of Arthur Sullivan transport you to a world of laughter, love, and intrigue.
Tracks
The Gondoliers: Act I: For the merriest fellows are we, tra laArthur Sullivan, Geoffrey Sanders, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Martyn Green, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers: Act I: Scene: Bridegroom and Bride - When a maiden marriesArthur Sullivan, Geoffrey Sanders, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Martyn Green, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers: Act I: Then one of us will be a QueenArthur Sullivan, Geoffrey Sanders, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Martyn Green, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers: Act II: Risingly early in the morningArthur Sullivan, Geoffrey Sanders, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Martyn Green, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers: Act II: Take a pair of sparkling eyesArthur Sullivan, Geoffrey Sanders, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Martyn Green, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers: Act II: Dance a cachucha, fandango, boleroArthur Sullivan, Geoffrey Sanders, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Martyn Green, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers: Act II: To help unhappy commoners - Small tides and ordersArthur Sullivan, Geoffrey Sanders, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Martyn Green, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Mikado: Act I: A wand'ring minstrel IArthur Sullivan, Leonard Osborn, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Joyce Wright, Joan Gillingham, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Mikado: Act I: Behold the Lord High ExecutionerArthur Sullivan, Leonard Osborn, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Joyce Wright, Joan Gillingham, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Mikado: Act I: As some day it may happen … I've got a little listArthur Sullivan, Leonard Osborn, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Joyce Wright, Joan Gillingham, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Mikado: Act I: 3 little maids from school are weArthur Sullivan, Leonard Osborn, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Joyce Wright, Joan Gillingham, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Mikado: Act II: The sun whose rays are all ablazeArthur Sullivan, Leonard Osborn, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Joyce Wright, Joan Gillingham, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Mikado: Act II: The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra laArthur Sullivan, Leonard Osborn, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Joyce Wright, Joan Gillingham, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Mikado: Act II: On a tree by a river … willow, titwillowArthur Sullivan, Leonard Osborn, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Joyce Wright, Joan Gillingham, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Mikado: Act II: For he's gone and married Yum-YumArthur Sullivan, Leonard Osborn, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Joyce Wright, Joan Gillingham, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I: When our gallant Norman foesArthur Sullivan, Ella Halman, Muriel Harding, Martyn Green, Ann Drummond-Grant, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I: I have a song to sing, O!Arthur Sullivan, Ella Halman, Muriel Harding, Martyn Green, Ann Drummond-Grant, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I: Were I thy brideArthur Sullivan, Ella Halman, Muriel Harding, Martyn Green, Ann Drummond-Grant, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II: Oh! A private buffoon is a lighthearted loonArthur Sullivan, Ella Halman, Muriel Harding, Martyn Green, Ann Drummond-Grant, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II: Hereupon we're both agreedArthur Sullivan, Ella Halman, Muriel Harding, Martyn Green, Ann Drummond-Grant, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II: Free from his fetters grimArthur Sullivan, Ella Halman, Muriel Harding, Martyn Green, Ann Drummond-Grant, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II: When a wooer goes a-wooingArthur Sullivan, Ella Halman, Muriel Harding, Martyn Green, Ann Drummond-Grant, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II: Finale: Comes the pretty young brideArthur Sullivan, Ella Halman, Muriel Harding, Martyn Green, Ann Drummond-Grant, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
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