The Gondoliers / Trial by Jury (1927/28)

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Annotation

Gondoliers: Recorded in London, 30 August – 29 September 1927, Conductor: Harry Norris.
Cast:
Duke - Henry Lytton
Luiz - Arthur Hosking
Don Alhambra - Leo Sheffield
Marco - Derek Oldham
Giuseppe - George Baker
Antonio - Richard Walker
Francesco - Herbert Aitken
Giorgio - Ronald Stear
Duchess - Bertha Lewis
Casilda - Mavis Bennett
Gianetta - Winifred Lawson
Tessa - Aileen Davies
Fiametta - Sybil Gordon
Vittoria - Beatrice Elburn
Giulia - Doris Hemingway
Inez - Gwladys Gowrie
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Trial by Jury: Recorded in London, September 20 & 29, 1927, Conductor: Harry Norris.
Cast:
The Learned Judge - Leo Sheffield
The Plaintiff - Winifred Lawson
The Defendant - Derek Oldham
Counsel for the Plaintiff - Arthur Hosking
Usher - George Baker
Foreman of the Jury - T. Penry Hughes

Annotation last modified on 2026-10-06 18:36 UTC.

Tracklist

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1The Gondoliers: Act II: 1: “Of happiness the very pith”
baritone vocals [Giuseppe]:
George Baker (English baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
tenor vocals [Marco]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: "Oh Happiness the Very Pith in Barataria" (Marco, Giuseppe, Male Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
1:51
2The Gondoliers: Act II: 2: “Rising early in the morning”
baritone vocals [Giuseppe]:
George Baker (English baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: "Rising Early in the Morning" (Giuseppe, Male Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
2:45
3The Gondoliers: Act II: 3: “Take a pair of sparkling eyes”
tenor vocals [Marco]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
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
2:59
4The Gondoliers: Act II: 4: “Here we are at the risk of our lives”
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
soprano vocals [Fiametta]:
Sybil Gordon (British soprano)
soprano vocals [Vittoria]:
Beatrice Elburn
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: “Here We Are, at the Risk of Our Lives…” (Fiametta, Vittoria, Tessa, Gianetta, Ladies Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
2:54
5The Gondoliers: Act II: 5: “Dance a cachuca”
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers: Act II, No. 15, Chorus, “Dance a Cachucha” (Company)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
1:27
6The Gondoliers: Act II: 6: “There lived a king”
baritone vocals [Don Alhambra]:
Leo Sheffield (baritone)
baritone vocals [Giuseppe]:
George Baker (English baritone)
tenor vocals [Marco]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: "There Lived a King" (Don Alhambra, Marco, Giuseppe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
2:43
7The Gondoliers: Act II: 7: “In a contemplative fashion”
baritone vocals [Giuseppe]:
George Baker (English baritone)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Tessa]:
Aileen Davies (mezzo-soprano)
soprano vocals [Gianetta]:
Winifred Lawson
tenor vocals [Marco]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers: Act II: “In a Contemplative Fashion” (Gianetta, Tessa, Marco, Giuseppe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
2:01
8The Gondoliers: Act II: 8: “With ducal pomp”
baritone vocals [Duke]:
Henry Lytton (actor & baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
contralto vocals [Duchess]:
Bertha Lewis (contralto)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: "With Ducal Pomp and Ducal Pride" (Duke, Duchess, Male Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
1:30
9The Gondoliers: Act II: 9: “On the day when I was wedded”
contralto vocals [Duchess]:
Bertha Lewis (contralto)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: "On the Day When I Was Wedded" (Duchess)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
2:09
10The Gondoliers: Act II: 10: “To help unhappy commoners”… “Small titles and orders”
baritone vocals [Duke]:
Henry Lytton (actor & baritone)
contralto vocals [Duchess]:
Bertha Lewis (contralto)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: “To Help Unhappy Commoners…” (Duke, Duchess)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
3:12
11The Gondoliers: Act II: 11: “I am a courtier grave and serious”
baritone vocals [Duke]:
Henry Lytton (actor & baritone)
baritone vocals [Giuseppe]:
George Baker (English baritone)
contralto vocals [Duchess]:
Bertha Lewis (contralto)
soprano vocals [Casilda]:
Mavis Bennett (British soprano)
tenor vocals [Marco]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers: Act II, No. 21, Gavotte, “I am a courtier, grave and serious” (Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Marco and Giuseppe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
3:22
12The Gondoliers: Act II: 12: “Here is a case unprecedented”
baritone vocals [Giuseppe]:
George Baker (English baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
mezzo-soprano vocals [Tessa]:
Aileen Davies (mezzo-soprano)
soprano vocals [Casilda]:
Mavis Bennett (British soprano)
soprano vocals [Gianetta]:
Winifred Lawson
tenor vocals [Marco]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-08-30 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: “Here is a case unprecedented” (Casilda, Gianetta, Tessa, Marco, Giuseppe, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: “Here Is a Case Unprecedented…” (Ensemble) (Quintet and Finale)
5:51
13Trial by Jury: 1: Intro
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “Hark, the Hour of Ten Is Sounding” (Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Trial by Jury
3:02
14Trial by Jury: 1a. “Is this the court of the exchequer?”
tenor vocals [Defendent]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “Is This the Court of the Exchequer?” (Defendant)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
0:55
15Trial by Jury: 2. “When first my old love I knew”
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
tenor vocals [Defendent]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “When First My Old, Old Love I Knew” (Defendant, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
3:03
16Trial by Jury: 3. “All hail great judge…”
baritone vocals [Judge]:
Leo Sheffield (baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “All Hail Great Judge!” (Chorus, Judge)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury: “Silence in Court… All Hail Great Judge” (Usher, Judge, Chorus)
2:26
17Trial by Jury: 4. “When, I, good friends was called to the bar”
baritone vocals [Judge]:
Leo Sheffield (baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “When I, Good Friends, Was Call’d to the Bar” (Judge, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
3:07
18Trial by Jury: 5. “Swear thou the jury!”
baritone vocals [Counsel]:
Arthur Hosking (baritone)
baritone vocals [Usher]:
George Baker (English baritone)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “Swear Thou the Jury” (Counsel, Usher)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
1:19
19Trial by Jury: 6. “Where is the plaintiff?”
baritone vocals [Counsel]:
Arthur Hosking (baritone)
baritone vocals [Usher]:
George Baker (English baritone)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “Where Is the Plaintiff?” (Counsel, Usher)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
3:13
20Trial by Jury: 7. “Oh, never, never, never”
baritone vocals [Judge]:
Leo Sheffield (baritone)
bass vocals [Foreman]:
T. Penry Hughes (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “Oh, Never, Never, Never, Since I Joined the Human Race” (Judge, Foreman, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
1:10
21Trial by Jury: 8. “May it please you my lud”
baritone vocals [Counsel]:
Arthur Hosking (baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “May It Please You, My Lud!” (Counsel for Plaintiff, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
2:42
22Trial by Jury: 9. “That she is reeling”
baritone vocals [Counsel]:
Arthur Hosking (baritone)
baritone vocals [Judge]:
Leo Sheffield (baritone)
bass vocals [Foreman]:
T. Penry Hughes (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
soprano vocals [Plaintiff]:
Winifred Lawson
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “That She Is Reeling Is Plain to See!” (Judge, Foreman, Plaintiff, Counsel, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
0:54
23Trial by Jury: 10. “Oh, gentlemen, listen”
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
tenor vocals [Defendent]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “Oh, Gentlemen, Listen, I Pray” (Defendant, Chorus of Bridesmaids)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
1:30
24Trial by Jury: 11. “That seems a reasonable proposition”
baritone vocals [Counsel]:
Arthur Hosking (baritone)
baritone vocals [Judge]:
Leo Sheffield (baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “That Seems a Reasonable Proposition” (Judge, Counsel, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
0:55
25Trial by Jury: 12. “A nice dilemma we have here”
baritone vocals [Counsel]:
Arthur Hosking (baritone)
baritone vocals [Judge]:
Leo Sheffield (baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
soprano vocals [Plaintiff]:
Winifred Lawson
tenor vocals [Defendent]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “A Nice Dilemma We Have Here” (Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
2:32
26Trial by Jury: 13. “I love him, I love him”
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
soprano vocals [Plaintiff]:
Winifred Lawson
tenor vocals [Defendent]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “I Love Him, I Love Him, With Fervour Unceasing” (Plaintiff, Defendant, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
2:36
27Trial by Jury: 14. “Oh, joy unbounded”
baritone vocals [Counsel]:
Arthur Hosking (baritone)
baritone vocals [Judge]:
Leo Sheffield (baritone)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
soprano vocals [Plaintiff]:
Winifred Lawson
tenor vocals [Defendent]:
Derek Oldham (tenor)
conductor:
Harry Norris (conductor) (from 1927-09-20 until 1927-09-29)
recording of:
Trial by Jury: “Oh, Joy Unbounded, With Wealth Surrounded” (Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Trial by Jury
1:46

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ASIN:UK: B000000WY0 [info]