Utopia Limited (1975 D’Oyly Carte cast)

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1Utopia Limited: Act II. “Oh, Zara… A tenor, all singers above” (Captain FitzBattleaxe)
vocals:
Meston Reid
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 13. “A Tenor, All Singers Above” (Fitz.)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:41
2Utopia Limited: Act II. “Words of love too loudly spoken” (Zara, Captain FitzBattleaxe)
vocals:
Pamela Field (soprano) and Meston Reid
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 14. “Words of Love Too Loudly Spoken” (Zara, Fitz.)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:25
3Utopia Limited: Act II. “Society has quite forsaken all” (King, Chorus of Flowers of Progress)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
vocals:
Kenneth Sandford (English baritone singer and actor)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 15. “Society has quite forsaken” (King, Chorus of Six Flowers of Progress)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:53
4Utopia Limited: Act II. Entrance of Court
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 16. Entrance of Court
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan1:34
5Utopia Limited: Act II. Drawing-Room Music
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 17. Drawing Room Music
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan2:20
6Utopia Limited: Act II. “This ceremonial our wish displays… Eagle high on cloudland soaring” (King, Chorus)
vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus and Kenneth Sandford (English baritone singer and actor)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 18. “Eagle High in Cloudland Soaring” (King, Ensemble)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 18. “This Ceremonial” (King, Ensemble)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:30
7Utopia Limited: Act II. “With fury deep we burn” (Scaphio, Phantis)
vocals:
John Ayldon and John Reed (actor, member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 19. “With Fury Deep We Burn” (Scaphio, Phantis, King Paramount)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan1:03
8Utopia Limited: Act II. “If you think that when banded in unity” (King, Scaphio, Phantis)
vocals:
John Ayldon, John Reed (actor, member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company) and Kenneth Sandford (English baritone singer and actor)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 20. “If You Think That When Banded in Unity” (King, Scaphio, Phantis)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan1:32
9Utopia Limited: Act II. “With wily brain upon the spot” (Tarara, Phantis, Scaphio)
vocals:
John Ayldon, Jon Ellison and John Reed (actor, member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 21. “With Wily Brain” (Scaphio, Phantis, Tarara)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan2:54
10Utopia Limited: Act II. “A wonderful joy our eyes to bless” (Mr. Goldbury)
vocals:
Michael Rayner (opera singer)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 22. “A Wonderful Joy Our Eyes to Bless” (Mr. Goldbury)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:52
11Utopia Limited: Act II. “Then I may sing and play?” (Nekaya, Kalyba, Lord Dramaleigh, mr. Goldbury)
vocals:
James Conroy-Ward, Julia Goss, Judi Merri and Michael Rayner (opera singer)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 23. “Then I May Sing and Play?” (Nek., Kal., Lord D., Mr. Goldbury)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan2:31
12Utopia Limited: Act II. “Oh, would some demon power… When but a maid of fifteen year” (Lady Sophy)
vocals:
Lyndsie Holland
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 24. “Oh, Would Some Demon Pow’r” (Lady Sophy)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 24. “When but a Maid of Fifteen Year” (Lady Sophy)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan3:50
13Utopia Limited: Act II. “Ah, Lady Sophy” (King, Lady Sophy)
vocals:
Lyndsie Holland and Kenneth Sandford (English baritone singer and actor)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 25. “Ah, Lady Sophy, Then You Love Me!” (King, Lady Sophy)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan1:43
14Utopia Limited: Act II. “O rapture unrestrained” (King, Lady Sophy)
vocals:
Lyndsie Holland and Kenneth Sandford (English baritone singer and actor)
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 25a. “Oh, Rapture Unrestrained” (King, Lady Sophy)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan2:10
15Utopia Limited: Act II. Tarantella “Upon our sea-girt land” (Chorus)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 26. “Upon Our Sea-Girt Land” (Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan4:05
16Utopia Limited: Act II. Finale “There’s a little group of isles beyond the wave”
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 1975-07-25 until 1975-07-27)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II. 27. Finale. “There’s a Little Group of Isles Beyond the Wave” (Zara, King Paramount, Ensemble)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act II
Gilbert & Sullivan2:27
17Overture to Macbeth
recording of:
Macbeth: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Macbeth
Sir Arthur Sullivan8:23
18Victoria and Merrie England
recording of:
Suite no. 1 from Victoria and Merrie England
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
premiered at:
Prom 29 (1897-09-30) (on 1897-09-30)
Sir Arthur Sullivan11:19
19Overture to Marmion
recording of:
Marmion Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) (in 1867)
Sir Arthur Sullivan8:06