Gilbert & Sullivan: The Yeomen of the Guard

~ Release by Arthur Sullivan & W.S. Gilbert; Sylvia McNair, Jean Rigby, Kurt Streit, Thomas Allen, Bryn Terfel, Academy & Chorus of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1Overture
recording of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard
Arthur Sullivan4:49
2Act I: No. 1 Introduction: “When maiden loves”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, No. 1, Song, "When Maiden Loves, she Sits and Sighs", (Phoebe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan3:09
3Act I: No. 1 Introduction: “Mistress Meryl!”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, No. 1, Song, "When Maiden Loves, she Sits and Sighs", (Phoebe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan1:07
4Act I: No. 2 Double Chorus: “Tower warders under orders”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 2 “Tower Warders, Under Orders…” (Crowd, Yeomen, Second Yeoman)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan3:48
5Act I: No. 2 Double Chorus: “A good day to you”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 2 “Tower Warders, Under Orders…” (Crowd, Yeomen, Second Yeoman)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan0:55
6Act I: No. 3 Song With Chorus: “When our gallant Norman foes”
partial recording of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I. “When our gallant Norman foes” (Dame Carruthers, Yeomen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan4:13
7Act I: No. 3 Song With Chorus: “Father! Has no reprieve arrived”
partial recording of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I. “When our gallant Norman foes” (Dame Carruthers, Yeomen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan1:33
8Act I: No. 4 Trio: “Atlas! I waver to and fro”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 4 “Alas! I Waver to and Fro” (Phœbe, Leonard, Meryll)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan2:34
9Act I: No. 4 Trio: “Nay, lass, be of good cheer”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 4 “Alas! I Waver to and Fro” (Phœbe, Leonard, Meryll)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan0:48
10Act I: No. 4 Trio: “Nay, pretty pne” / Act I: No. 5 Ballad: “Is life a boon?”
recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 4 “Alas! I Waver to and Fro” (Phœbe, Leonard, Meryll)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
partial recording of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I. “Is Life a Boon?” (Fairfax)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan2:11
11Act I: No. 5 Ballad: “And now, Sir Richard”
partial recording of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I. “Is Life a Boon?” (Fairfax)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan1:17
12Act I: No. 6 Chorus: “Here’s a man of jollity”
recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 6 “Here’s a Man of Jollity” (Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan1:34
13Act I: No. 7 Duet: “I have a song to sing, oh!”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, No. 7, Duet, “I Have a Song to Sing, O!”, (Point, Elsie, and Chorus)
additional lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
additional composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
is based on:
Green Grow the Rushes, O
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan3:21
14Act I: No. 7 Duet: “Well sung and well danced!”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, No. 7, Duet, “I Have a Song to Sing, O!”, (Point, Elsie, and Chorus)
additional lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
additional composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
is based on:
Green Grow the Rushes, O
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan1:25
15Act I: No. 8 Trio: “How say you, maiden”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 8 “How Say You, Maiden, Will You Wed?” (Lieutenant, Elsie, Point)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan2:33
16Act I: No. 8 Trio: “And so, good fellow” / Act I: No. 9 Recitative and Song: “I’ve jive and joke”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 8 “How Say You, Maiden, Will You Wed?” (Lieutenant, Elsie, Point)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 9 “I’ve Jibe and Joke” (Point)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan2:00
17Act I: No. 9 Recitative and Song: “But I trust you are very careful”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 9 “I’ve Jibe and Joke” (Point)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan0:52
18Act I: No. 10 Recitative and Song: “’Tis done! I am a bride!”
recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 10 “’tis Done! I Am a Bride!” (Elsie)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan4:00
19Act I: No. 10 Recitative and Song: “’Tis an odd freak”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 10 “’tis Done! I Am a Bride!” (Elsie)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan1:54
20Act I: No. 10 Recitative and Song: “Oh, how I would love thee!” / Act I: No. 11 Song: “Were I thy bride”
recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 11 “Were I Thy Bride” (Phœbe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 11 “Were I Thy Bride” (Phœbe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan2:08
21Act I: No. 11 Song: “The deed is, so far, safely accomplished”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 11 “Were I Thy Bride” (Phœbe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan0:33
22Act I: No. 12 Finale: “Oh, Sergeant Meryll” / Recitative: “Ye Tower Warders” / Recitative: “Leonard Meryll!” / Recitative: “Forebear, my friends” / Couplets: “Didst thou not” / Recitative: “Leonard!” / Trio: “To thy fraternal care” / Chorus: “The prisoner comes” / “My lord! My lord!” / Trio: “As escort for the prisoner” / Trio: “Astounding news!”
recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I Finale, no. 12 “Oh, Sergeant Meryll, Is It True?…” (Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act I
Arthur Sullivan17:25
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1Act II: No. 1 Chorus and Solo: “Night has spread her pall once more”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 13 “Night Has Spread Her Pall Once More…” (People, Dame Carruthers, Yeomen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan4:13
2Act II: No. 1 Chorus and Solo: “The merry jests of Hugh Ambrose”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 13 “Night Has Spread Her Pall Once More…” (People, Dame Carruthers, Yeomen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan1:40
3Act II: No. 2 Song: “Oh! A private buffoon”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 14 “Oh! A Private Buffoon Is a Light-Hearted Loon” (Point)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan2:23
4Act II: No. 2 Song: “And so thou wouldst be a jester, eh?”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 14 “Oh! A Private Buffoon Is a Light-Hearted Loon” (Point)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan1:06
5Act II: No. 3 Duet: “Hereupon we’re both agreed”
partial recording of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II. “Hereupon we’re both agreed” (Point, Wilfred)
lyricist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan1:44
6Act II: No. 3 Duet: “Two days gone”
partial recording of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II. “Hereupon we’re both agreed” (Point, Wilfred)
lyricist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan0:30
7Act II: No. 4 Ballad: “Free from his fetters grim”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 16 “Free From His Fetters Grim” (Fairfax)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan2:32
8Act II: No. 4 Ballad: “Well, Sergeant Meryll”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 16 “Free From His Fetters Grim” (Fairfax)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan1:58
9Act II: No. 5 Quartet: “Strange adventure!”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 17 “Strange Adventure” (Kate, Dame, Fairfax as Leonard, Meryll)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan2:48
10Act II: No. 5 Quartet: “So my mysterious bride”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 17 “Strange Adventure” (Kate, Dame, Fairfax as Leonard, Meryll)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan2:39
11Act II: No. 6 Scene: “Hark! What was that, sir?” / Recitative: “Who fired that shot!” / Duet and Chorus: “Like a ghost his vigil keeping…” / Recitative: “The river must be dragged”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 18 “Hark! What Was That, Sir?” … “Like a Ghost His Vigil Keeping” (Meryll, Fairfax as Leonard, Lieutenant, Wilfred, Point, Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan3:29
12Act II: No. 6 Scene: “Nay, sweetheart, be comforted”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 18 “Hark! What Was That, Sir?” … “Like a Ghost His Vigil Keeping” (Meryll, Fairfax as Leonard, Lieutenant, Wilfred, Point, Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan1:07
13Act II: No. 7 Trio: “A man who would woo a fair maid”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 19 “A Man Who Would Woo a Fair Maid” (Fairfax as Leonard, Elsie, Phœbe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan3:46
14Act II: No. 7 Trio: “Now listen to me”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 19 “A Man Who Would Woo a Fair Maid” (Fairfax as Leonard, Elsie, Phœbe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan1:33
15Act II: No. 8 Quartet: “When a wooer goes a-wooing”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 20 “When a Wooer Goes a-Wooing” (Elsie, Fairfax, Phœbe, Point)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan3:03
16Act II: No. 8 Quartet: “Before I pretend to be a sister to anybody again”
partial recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, no. 20 “When a Wooer Goes a-Wooing” (Elsie, Fairfax, Phœbe, Point)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan4:08
17Act II: No. 9 Duet: “Rapture, rapture!”
recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II, No. 21, “Rapture, Rapture” (Dame Carruthers, Sergeant Meryll)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan1:29
18Act II: No. 10 Finale: “Comes the pretty young bride” / Trio: “’Tis said that joy” / Trio: “Hold, pretty one!”
recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act II Finale, no. 22 “Comes the Pretty Young Bride…” (Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Act II
Arthur Sullivan10:56