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Opera Explained: GILBERT and SULLIVAN (Smillie)

Opera Explained

An Introduction to… Gilbert & Sullivan
Written by Thomson Smillie
Narrated by David Timson
2 CDs
24-page booklet
ISBN: 1-84379-035-1

This audio-biography of sets out to explain the timeless popularity of the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan: a colourful partnership that formed two of the most successful writers in the history of light music. It highlights Gilbert's mastery of language - his wit, his turn of phrase, his brilliant lyrics (alternately very funny and deeply moving) - and the special melodic gift which enabled Arthur Sullivan to write music of such beauty and style. While each was a master of his craft, it was the combination that created magic sparks and guaranteed Gilbert and Sullivan a place in musical history.

Disc 1

An Introduction to... Gilbert and Sullivan

1.	Introduction and historical background 00:06:09

2.	The enduring appeal of Gilbert and Sullivan 00:02:29

3.	W.S. Gilbert 00:02:37

4.	Arthur Sullivan 00:02:51

5.	Thespis 00:03:55

6.	Trial by Jury 00:05:20

7.	Autobiographical 'entrance arias' 00:04:42

8.	'A nice dilemma' 00:04:14

9.	The Sorcerer 00:01:32

10.	H.M.S. Pinafore: 'Pinafore - mania' 00:03:19

11.	The opening 00:04:52

12.	Enter the First Lord of the Admiralty 00:06:35

13.	The Pirates of Penzance 00:04:55

14.	'Climbing over rocky mountains' 00:05:47

15.	The double chorus 00:05:42

16.	'A policeman's lot is not a happy one' 00:03:56

17.	Patience 00:05:41

18.	Iolanthe 00:04:44

Disc 2

An Introduction to... Gilbert and Sullivan

1.	Iolanthe continued: Enter the House of Lords 00:05:05

2.	Act I: Finale 00:05:30

3.	Act II 00:04:09

4.	Princess Ida 00:01:13

5.	The Mikado 00:04:39

6.	Enter Ko - Ko, the Lord High Executioner 00:07:14

7.	Act I: Finale 00:06:33

8.	Act II 00:02:31

9.	Ruddigore: The Yeomen of the Guard 00:03:21

10.	Jack Point, the jester 00:05:46

11.	Act II 00:06:18

12.	Gilbert and Sullivan quarrel; The Gondoliers 00:06:51

13.	Enter the Duke of Plaza - Toro 00:04:48

14.	Act II 00:06:29

15.	The 'carpet quarrel' 00:04:27

16.	Conclusion 00:03:36

Total Playing Time: 02:37:50

Reader(s):
Timson, David

Label: Naxos Educational

Series: Opera Explained

Genre: Music Education

Catalogue No: 8.558166-67

Barcode: 0636943816622

Physical Release: 02/2005


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5:37:44 PM, 23 November 2009

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Opera Explained: GILBERT and SULLIVAN (Smillie)