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gilbert & sullivan: the mikado - arthur sullivan

Arthur Sullivan - Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado (LP)

Arthur Sullivan

2013
3 tracks
53 min
opera

Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless wit and charm of Arthur Sullivan's "Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado," a classic opera that has captivated audiences for generations. Released on January 8, 2013, under the Naxos Classical Archives label, this 53-minute masterpiece is a delightful journey through the whimsical world of 19th-century Japan, as imagined by the brilliant minds of Gilbert and Sullivan.

The album features a rich tapestry of beloved arias and ensemble pieces, including the iconic "Three Little Maids from School," the humorous "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General," and the enchanting "The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring." Sullivan's exquisite music, combined with Gilbert's clever lyrics, creates a perfect blend of comedy and satire that remains as fresh and entertaining today as it was when it first premiered in 1885.

With its engaging melodies and witty dialogue, "Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado" is a must-listen for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Arthur Sullivan's work or discovering it for the first time, this album is sure to bring a smile to your face and a song to your heart.

Tracks

The Mikado: Act I: Overture - If you want to know who we are - A Wand'ring Minstrel I - Behold the Lord High Executioner - As some day it may happen - Comes a train of little ladies - 3 little maidsArthur Sullivan, Robert Rounseville, Groucho Marx, Stanley HOLLOWAY, Barbara Meister, Melinda Marx, Sharon Randall, Dennis King, Helen Traubel, Norman Luboff Chorus, Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
13:52
The Mikado: Act II: Act II: Were you not to Ko-Ko plighted - With aspect stern - Braid the raven hair - The sun whose rays are all ablaze - Here's a how-de-do!Arthur Sullivan, Robert Rounseville, Groucho Marx, Stanley HOLLOWAY, Barbara Meister, Melinda Marx, Sharon Randall, Dennis King, Helen Traubel, Norman Luboff Chorus, Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
16:49
The Mikado: Act III: Miya Sama - A more humane Mikado - The criminal cried - The flowers that bloom … - Alone and yet alive - Willow titwillow - There is beauty - For he's gone and married Yum-YumArthur Sullivan, Robert Rounseville, Groucho Marx, Stanley HOLLOWAY, Barbara Meister, Melinda Marx, Sharon Randall, Dennis King, Helen Traubel, Norman Luboff Chorus, Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
23:12

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado
Artist: Arthur Sullivan
Album release date: 8 jan 2013
Label: Naxos Classical Archives
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 53 min
Tracks: 3 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Opera
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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