The Ultimate Gilbert and Sullivan Collection

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1H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. We shall sail the ocean blue
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 1, Chorus, “We Sail the Ocean Blue” (Sailors)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I
2:23
2H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. I’m called little Buttercup
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 2 “I’m Called Little Buttercup” (Buttercup, Boatswain)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, Recitative and Song “Hail! Men-o’-War’s Men” / “I’m Called Little Buttercup” (Buttercup, Boatswain)
1:42
3H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. My gallant crew, good morning (I am the captain of the Pinafore)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 4 “My Gallant Crew, Good Morning” … “I Am the Captain of the Pinafore” (Captain, Sailors)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I
2:15
4H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. I’m the monarch of the sea
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 8. “I Am the Monarch of the Sea” (Sir Joseph, Cousin Hebe, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 8. “Now Give Three Cheers…” / “I Am the Monarch of the Sea” (Captain, Sir Joseph, Cousin Hebe and Chorus)
1:49
5H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. When I was a lad
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 9, “When I Was a Lad” (Sir Joseph, Relatives, Sailors)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I
2:54
6H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Nevermind the why and wherefore
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 16 “Never Mind the Why and Wherefore” (Josephine, Captain, Sir Joseph)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II
3:28
7H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Kind captain, I’ve important information
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 17 “Kind Captain, I’ve Important Information” (Captain, Dick Deadeye)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II
2:36
8H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Carefully on tip‐toe stealing
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 18 “Carefully on Tiptoe Stealing” / “Hold! Pretty Daughter of Mine” / “He is an Englishman” / “In Uttering a Reprobation” / “My Pain and My Distress”(Dick Deadeye, Captain, Ralph, Josephine, Boatswain, Sir Joseph, Hebe, Sailors, Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II
1:42
9H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. For he is an Englishman
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 18a “He Is an Englishman” (Boatswain, Ensemble)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II
1:38
10The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. I am the very model of a modern major general
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 13. “I am the very model of a modern Major‐General” (Major‐General, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
5:10
11The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. When a felon’s not engaged in his employment
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 24. “When a felon’s not engaged in his employment” (Sergeant, Policemen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
2:30
12The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. With cat like tread
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 26. “With cat-like tread, upon our prey we steal” (Samuel, Pirates, Policemen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
2:51
13The Sorcerer: Act I. My name is John Wellington Wells
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Sorcerer: Act I. “My name is John Wellington Wells” (Mr. Wells)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Sorcerer: Act I
2:17
14The Gondoliers: Act II. Take a pair of sparkling eves
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Gondoliers: Act II, no. 13, Song: “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” (Marco)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
3:17
15Patience: Act I. If you’re anxious to shine
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
Patience: Act I. 6. “If You’re Anxious for to Shine” (Bunthorne)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Patience: Act I. 6. “Am I Alone and Unobserved?…” (Bunthorne)
2:35
16The Mikado: Act I. If you want to know who we are
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
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
2:29
17The Mikado: Act I. A wand’ring minstrel I
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus (in 1973)
tenor vocals [Nanki-Poo]:
Colin Wright (tenor with the d'Oyly Carte Opera Company) (in 1973)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1973)
conductor:
Royston Nash (in 1973)
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company (in 1973)
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) (in 1973)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
4:31
18The Mikado: Act I. Behold the lord high executioner
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
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
19The Mikado: Act I. As someday it may happen (I’ve got a little list)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
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
20The Mikado: Act I. Three little maids from school are we
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
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
21The Mikado: Act II. The sun whose rays are all ablaze (The moon and I)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 13. “The sun, whose rays are all ablaze” (Yum-Yum)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
3:05
22The Mikado: Act II. Here’s a how‐de‐do!
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
vocals:
Valerie Masterson (soprano), John Reed (actor, baritone with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company) and Colin Wright (tenor with the d'Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
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 II, no. 15. “Here’s a how-de-do” (Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo and Ko-Ko)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
1:22
23The Mikado: Act II. From ev’ry kind of man obedience I expect
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 16 “From Every Kind of Man Obedience I Expect” (Mikado, Katisha, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 16, “Mi-ya Sa-ma” … “From Every Kind of Man Obedience I Expect” (Mikado, Katisha, Chorus)
1:47
24The Mikado: Act II. A more humane Mikado never did in Japan exist (To let the punishment fit the crime)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 17, “A More Humane Mikado” (Mikado, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
4:31
25The Mikado: Act II. The criminal cried as he dropp’d him down
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
vocals:
John Reed (actor, baritone with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
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 II, no. 18, “The Criminal Cried as He Dropped Him Down” (Ko-Ko, Pitti-Sing, Pooh-Bah, Chorus) (from 1973-01-10 until 1973-01-15)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
3:32
26The Mikado: Act II. The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 20, “The Flowers That Bloom In the Spring” (Nanki-Pooh, Ko-Ko, Yum-Yum, Pitti-Sing, and Pooh-Bah)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
1:37
27The Mikado: Act II. On a tree by a river a little tom tit (Oh willow, titwillow)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 22, “On a Tree by a River” (Ko-Ko) (willow, tit-willow)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
2:22
28The Mikado: Act II. There is beauty in the bellow of the blast
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
vocals:
John Reed (actor, baritone with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
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 II, no. 23. “There is beauty in the bellow of the blast” (Katisha and Ko-Ko)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
2:13
29The Mikado: Act II. For he’s gone and married Yum Yum
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
performer:
The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 24. Finale “For He’s Gone and Married Yum-Yum” (Ensemble) (first song only in Act II Finale)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II, No 24. Finale “For He’s Gone and Married Yum-Yum…” (Ensemble)
2:08