Utopia Limited (1975 D’Oyly Carte cast)

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1Utopia Limited: Imperial March
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:
Imperial March
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) (in 1893)
premiered at:
Imperial Institute (on 1893-05-10)
6:38
2Utopia Limited: Act I. Introduction
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: Introduction
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Utopia, Limited
3:08
3Utopia Limited: Act I. “In lazy languor” (Phylla, Chorus)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
vocals:
Rosalind Griffiths
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 I. 1. “In Lazy Languor Motionless” (Phylla, Chorus of Girls)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
2:49
4Utopia Limited: Act I. “O make way for the wise men!” (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 I. 2. “O Make Way for the Wise Men” (Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
1:26
5Utopia Limited: Act I. “In every mental lore” (Scaphio, Phantis, Chorus)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
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 I. 2a. “In Every Mental Lore” (Scaphio, Phantis)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
1:46
6Utopia Limited: Act I. “Let all your doubts take wing” (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 I. 3. “Let All Your Doubts Take Wing” (Scaphio, Phantis)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
2:11
7Utopia Limited: Act I. “Quaff the nectar” (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 I. 4. “Quaff the Nectar” (Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
2:20
8Utopia Limited: Act I. “A king of autocratic power we” (King, Chorus)
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 I. 4a. “A King of Autocratic Power We” (King, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
3:30
9Utopia Limited: Act I. “Altho’ of native maids the cream” (Nekaya, Kalyba)
vocals:
Julia Goss and Judi Merri
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 I. 4b. “Although of Native Maids the Cream” (Nekaya, Kalyba)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
2:54
10Utopia Limited: Act I. “Bold-fac’d ranger” (Lady Sophy, Chorus)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
vocals:
Lyndsie Holland (ended)
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 I. 4c. “Bold-fac’d ranger” (Lady Sophy, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
5:37
11Utopia Limited: Act I. “First you’re born” (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 I. 5. “First You’re Born” (King, Scaphio, Phantis)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
2:42
12Utopia Limited: Act I. “Subjected to your heavenly gaze” (Lady Sophy, King)
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 I. 6. “Subjected to Your Heavenly Gaze” (King, Lady Sophy)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
3:07
13Utopia Limited: Act I. “O maiden rich in Girton lore” (Chorus, Zara, Captain FitzBattleaxe)
vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, 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 I. 7. “Oh, Maiden Rich in Girton Lore” (Zara, Fitz., Troopers, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
3:37
14Utopia Limited: Act I. “Ah! gallant soldier, brave and true” (Chorus, Zara, Captain FitzBattleaxe)
vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, 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 I. 8. “Ah! Gallant Soldier” (Zara, Fitz., Troopers, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
1:19
15Utopia Limited: Act I. “It’s understood, I think” (Zara, Captain FitzBattleaxe, Scaphio, Phantis)
vocals:
John Ayldon, Pamela Field (soprano), John Reed (actor, member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company) 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 I. 9. “It’s Understood, I Think” (Zara, Fitz., Scaphio, Phantis)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
1:39
16Utopia Limited: Act I. “O admirable art!” (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 I. 10. “Oh, Admirable Art” (Zara, Fitz.)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I
2:43
17Utopia Limited: Act I. Finale “Altho’ your royal summons to appear”
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 I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear” (Ensemble) (first part only of Act I Finale)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “When Britain Sounds the Trump of War” (Zara, Sir Bailey Barre, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12a. Finale. “What These May Be” (Zara, Dramaleigh, Blushington, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
7:00
18Utopia Limited: Act I. Finale “A company promoter this, with special education”
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 I. 12a. Finale. “A Company Promoter This” (Zara, Goldbury, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12b. Finale. “I’m Captain Corcoran, K.C.B.” (Capt. Corcoran, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12b. Finale. “Ye Wand’rers From a Mighty State” (Quartet, Chorus, Soli)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12c. Finale. “Henceforward of a Verity” (King Paramount, Ensemble)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12c. Finale. “Some Seven Men Form an Association” (Mr. Goldbury, Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
recording of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12c. Finale. “Well, at First Sight It Strikes Us as Dishonest” (Ensemble)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Utopia, Limited: Act I. 12. Finale. “Although Your Royal Summons to Appear…” (Ensemble)
12:24
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