The Mikado

~ Release by Gilbert & Sullivan (see all versions of this release, 15 available)

Tracklist

1▼Cassette: Act I
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1The Mikado: Overture
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado
7:38
2The Mikado: Act I. “If you want to know who we are”
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, No 1, Men’s Chorus, “If you want to know who we are”
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
2:27
3The Mikado: Act I. “Gentlemen, I pray you tell me”
vocals:
Colin Wright
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “Gentlemen, I Pray You Tell Me” (Nanki-Poo, a Noble) (recitative only, preceding song)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “A wand’ring minstrel I…” (Nanki-Poo, Men)
0:41
4The Mikado: Act I. “A wand’ring minstrel I”
vocals:
Colin Wright
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “A wand’ring minstrel I…” (Nanki-Poo, Men)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
4:31
5The Mikado: Act I. “Our great Mikado, virtuous man”
vocals:
Michael Rayner (opera singer)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 3, “Our Great Mikado, Virtuous Man” (Pish-Tush and Men)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
3:08
6The Mikado: Act I. “Young man, despair”
vocals:
Kenneth Sandford
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 4, “Young Man, Despair” (Pooh-Bah, Nanki-Poo and Pish-Tush)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
2:47
7The Mikado: Act I. “And have I journey’d for a month”
vocals:
Kenneth Sandford
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 4a, “And Have I Journey’d for a Month” (Pooh-Bah and Nanki-Poo)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
0:52
8The Mikado: Act I. “Behold the Lord High Executioner!”
vocals:
John Reed (actor, member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 5, “Behold the Lord High Executioner…” (Ko-Ko and Men)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
2:34
9The Mikado: Act I. “As someday it may happen that a victim must be found”
vocals:
John Reed (actor, member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 5a “As someday it may happen” (Ko-Ko and Men) (I’ve got a little list)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
2:19
10The Mikado: Act I. “Comes a train of little ladies”
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 6, “Comes a Train of Little Ladies” (Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
2:15
11The Mikado: Act I. “Three little maids from school are we”
vocals:
Valerie Masterson (soprano)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 7. “Three little maids from school are we” (Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo, Pitti-Sing, and Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
1:25
12The Mikado: Act I. “So please you, Sir, we much regret”
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
vocals:
Peggy Ann Jones (mezzo-soprano with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company), Valerie Masterson (soprano), Kenneth Sandford and Pauline Wales
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 8, “So Please You Sir, We Much Regret” (Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo, Pitti-Sing, Pooh-Bah, and Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
2:00
13The Mikado: Act I. “Were you not to Ko-Ko plighted”
vocals:
Colin Wright
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 9, “Were You Not to Ko-Ko Plighted” (Yum-Yum and Nanki-Pooh)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
2:31
14The Mikado: Act I. “I am so proud, If I allowed”
vocals:
John Reed (actor, member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 10, “I Am So Proud” (Pooh-Bah, Ko-Ko and Pish-Tush)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
3:15
15The Mikado: Act I. “With aspect stern and gloomy stride”
vocals:
John Reed (actor, member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “With Aspect Stern and Gloomy Stride” (Pooh-Bah, Ko-Ko, Nanki-Poo, Chorus) (first song only of Act I Finale)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “With Aspect Stern and Gloomy Stride…” (Ensemble)
2:24
16The Mikado: Act I. “The threatn’d cloud has pass’d away”
vocals:
Kenneth Sandford
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “The Threatened Cloud Has Passed Away” (Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “With Aspect Stern and Gloomy Stride…” (Ensemble)
3:05
17The Mikado: Act I. “Your revels cease! Assist me, all of you!”
vocals:
Colin Wright
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
0:53
18The Mikado: Act I. “Oh fool, that flee-est My hallow’d joys!”
vocals:
Peggy Ann Jones (mezzo-soprano with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
2:34
19The Mikado: Act I. “For he’s going to marry Yum Yum”
vocals:
Peggy Ann Jones (mezzo-soprano with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “For He’s Going to Marry Yum-Yum” (Pitti-Sing, Ensembe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “With Aspect Stern and Gloomy Stride…” (Ensemble)
1:02
20The Mikado: Act I. “The hour of gladness is dead and gone”
vocals:
Colin Wright
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “The Hour of Gladness” … “O ni! Bikkuri shakkuri to!” (Katisha, Nanki-Poo, Yum-Yum, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “With Aspect Stern and Gloomy Stride…” (Ensemble)
2:22
21The Mikado: Act I. “Ye torrents roar! Ye tempests howl!”
vocals:
Colin Wright
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “Ye Torrents Roar!” (Katisha, Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo, Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I Finale, no. 11, “With Aspect Stern and Gloomy Stride…” (Ensemble)
2:39
2▶Cassette: Act II