The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan

~ Release by Gilbert & Sullivan; The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, Glyndebourne Festival Opera (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1[introduction]
spoken vocals [Arthur Sullivan]:
Peter Rapley (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
spoken vocals [W.S. Gilbert]:
Peter Cellier (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra
conductor:
Marcus Dods
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
Gilbert & Sullivan1:20
2The Pirates of Penzance: Pour, oh Pour, the Pirate Sherry
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
John Ayldon (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 1. “Pour, oh pour, the pirate sherry” (Samuel, Pirates) (on 1982-10-11)
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
Gilbert & Sullivan2:10
3The Pirates of Penzance: Stop, Ladies, Pray!
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
Patricia Leonard (mezzo-soprano) (on 1982-10-11) and Geoffrey Shovelton (tenor) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 6. “Stop, ladies, pray!” (Frederic, Girls, Edith, Kate) (on 1982-10-11)
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
Gilbert & Sullivan1:27
4The Pirates of Penzance: Oh, Is There Not One Maiden Breast
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
Geoffrey Shovelton (tenor) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 7. “Oh, is there not one maiden breast?” (Frederic, Girls, Mabel) (on 1982-10-11)
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
Gilbert & Sullivan3:27
5The Pirates of Penzance: Poor Wandering One
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
Vivian Tierney (soprano) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 8. “Poor wand’ring one …” (Mabel, Girls) (on 1982-10-11)
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
Gilbert & Sullivan3:59
6The Pirates of Penzance: I Am the Model of a Modern Major-General
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
Peter Pratt (British actor and singer) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 13. “I am the very model of a modern Major‐General” (Major‐General, Chorus) (on 1982-10-11)
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
Gilbert & Sullivan3:03
7The Pirates of Penzance: A Policeman's Lot Is Not a Happy One
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
John Ayldon (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 24. “When a felon’s not engaged in his employment” (Sergeant, Policemen) (on 1982-10-11)
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
Gilbert & Sullivan2:26
8[dialogue 1]
spoken vocals [Arthur Sullivan]:
Peter Rapley (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
spoken vocals [W.S. Gilbert]:
Peter Cellier (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
Peter Cellier & Peter Rapley1:11
9H.M.S. Pinafore: My Gallant Crew, Good Morning! / I Am the Captain of the Pinafore
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
John Ayldon (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 4 “I Am the Captain of the Pinafore” (Captain, Sailors) (on 1982-10-11)
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. 4 “My Gallant Crew, Good Morning…” (Captain, Sailors)
live recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 4 “My Gallant Crew, Good Morning” (Captain, Sailors (recitative only, preceding song) (on 1982-10-11)
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. 4 “My Gallant Crew, Good Morning…” (Captain, Sailors)
Gilbert & Sullivan2:25
10H.M.S. Pinafore: When I Was a Lad
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
Peter Pratt (British actor and singer) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 9, “When I Was a Lad” (Sir Joseph) (on 1982-10-11)
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
Gilbert & Sullivan2:47
11[dialogue 2]
spoken vocals [Arthur Sullivan]:
Peter Rapley (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
spoken vocals [W.S. Gilbert]:
Peter Cellier (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
Peter Cellier & Peter Rapley1:02
12Iolanthe: When Britain Really Ruled the Waves
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
John Ayldon (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
Iolanthe: Act II, no. 16 “When Britain Really Ruled the Waves” (Lord Mountararat, Chorus) (on 1982-10-11)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Iolanthe: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:12
13[dialogue 3]
spoken vocals [Arthur Sullivan]:
Peter Rapley (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
spoken vocals [W.S. Gilbert]:
Peter Cellier (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
Peter Cellier & Peter Rapley0:53
14The Gondoliers: Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes
lead vocals:
Geoffrey Shovelton (tenor) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Gondoliers: Act II, no. 13, Song: “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” (Marco) (on 1982-10-11)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:11
15The Gondoliers: Once More Gondolieri
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
John Ayldon (on 1982-10-11), Patricia Leonard (mezzo-soprano) (on 1982-10-11) and Vivian Tierney (soprano) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act II: “Once More Gondolieri” (Company) (on 1982-10-11)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers, Act II Finale: “Now Let the Loyal Lieges Gather Round…” (Ensemble)
Gilbert & Sullivan2:00
16[dialogue 4]
spoken vocals [Arthur Sullivan]:
Peter Rapley (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
spoken vocals [W.S. Gilbert]:
Peter Cellier (actor) (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
Peter Cellier & Peter Rapley0:45
17The Mikado: Gentlemen, I Pray You Tell Me
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
Geoffrey Shovelton (tenor) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “Gentlemen, I Pray You Tell Me” (Nanki-Poo, a Noble) (recitative only, preceding song) (on 1982-10-11)
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)
Gilbert & Sullivan0:41
18The Mikado: A Wand'ring Minstrel I
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
Geoffrey Shovelton (tenor) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “A wand’ring minstrel I…” (Nanki-Poo, Men) (on 1982-10-11)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
Gilbert & Sullivan4:22
19The Mikado: The Sun, Whose Rays Are All Ablaze
lead vocals:
Vivian Tierney (soprano) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 13. “The sun, whose rays are all ablaze” (Yum-Yum) (on 1982-10-11)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:03
20The Mikado: A More Humane Mikado
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
John Ayldon (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 17, “A More Humane Mikado” (Mikado, Chorus) (on 1982-10-11)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan4:54
21The Mikado: He's Gone and Married Yum-Yum
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society) (on 1982-10-11)
lead vocals:
John Ayldon (on 1982-10-11), Patricia Leonard (mezzo-soprano) (on 1982-10-11), Peter Pratt (British actor and singer) (on 1982-10-11), Geoffrey Shovelton (tenor) (on 1982-10-11) and Vivian Tierney (soprano) (on 1982-10-11)
orchestra:
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (on 1982-10-11)
conductor:
Marcus Dods (on 1982-10-11)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
shot at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1982-10-11)
live 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) (on 1982-10-11)
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)
Gilbert & Sullivan5:02