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1Overture to The Gondoliers
recording engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Gondoliers: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers
Arthur Sullivan6:38
2Overture to The Mikado
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer)
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
recording of:
The Mikado: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado
Arthur Sullivan7:34
3Overture to Ruddigore
producer:
Michael Bremner (producer/engineer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Ruddigore: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
arranger:
Geoffrey Toye (in 1920)
part of:
Ruddigore
revision of:
Ruddigore: Overture (original version)
Arthur Sullivan6:37
4Overture to Cox and Box
recording engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Cox and Box: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Cox and Box
Arthur Sullivan2:24
5Overture to Patience
recording engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Patience: Overture
composer:
Eugen d’Albert (Scottish-German composer) and Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Patience
Arthur Sullivan5:31
6Overture to The Grand Duke
recording engineer:
Martin Smith (UK engineer, Decca Studios)
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
recording of:
The Grand Duke: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Grand Duke
Arthur Sullivan5:19
7Overture to Princess Ida
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Princess Ida: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Princess Ida (Gilbert & Sullivan opera)
Arthur Sullivan3:40
8Overture to The Sorcerer
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Sorcerer: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Sorcerer
Arthur Sullivan5:39
9Overture to The Yeoman of the Guard
recording engineer:
Arthur Lilley (engineer)
producer:
Tony D’Amato
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Yeomen of the Guard: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeomen of the Guard
Arthur Sullivan5:13
10Overture to H.M.S. Pinafore
recording engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore
Arthur Sullivan4:33
11Overture to Iolanthe
recording engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Iolanthe: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Iolanthe
Arthur Sullivan7:35
12Overture to The Pirates of Penzance
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance
Arthur Sullivan8:00
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1Overture di Ballo
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer)
producer:
James Mallinson (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Overture di Ballo
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
Arthur Sullivan10:57
2Macbeth Overture
recording engineer:
Martin Smith (UK engineer, Decca Studios)
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
recording of:
Macbeth: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Macbeth
Arthur Sullivan8:25
3Marmion Overture
recording engineer:
Mike Ross-Trevor (engineer)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Royston Nash
recorded at:
CBS Studios (London, 1972–1989) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Marmion Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) (in 1867)
Arthur Sullivan8:05
4Imperial March (Utopia Limited)
recording engineer:
Martin Smith (UK engineer, Decca Studios)
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
recording of:
Imperial March
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) (in 1893)
premiered at:
Imperial Institute (on 1893-05-10)
Arthur Sullivan6:40
5Iolanthe: Loudly Let the Trumpet Bray
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Iolanthe: Act I, no. 6, Chorus, “Loudly Let the Trumpets Bray” (Peers)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Iolanthe: Act I
Arthur Sullivan5:25
6Iolanthe: Strephon's a Member of Parliament
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Iolanthe: Act II, no. 15 “Strephon’s a Member of Parliament” (Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Iolanthe: Act II
Arthur Sullivan1:34
7Iolanthe: With Strephon For You Foe
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Iolanthe: Act I Finale, no. 13 “With Strephon for Your Foe, No Doubt” (Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Iolanthe: Act I Finale, no. 13 “When Darkly Looms the Day…” (Ensemble)
Arthur Sullivan2:26
8The Pirates of Penzance: Pour, Oh Pour the Pirate Sherry
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 1. “Pour, oh pour, the pirate sherry” (Samuel, Pirates)
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
Arthur Sullivan1:38
9The Pirates of Penzance: Hail Poetry, Thou Heav'n Born Maid
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I Finale, no. 14 “Hail, Poetry, Thou Heav’n Born Maid” (Ensemble)
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, Finale no. 14. “Oh, men of dark and dismal fate …” (Mabel, Edith, Kate, Frederic, Samuel, Pirate King, Major‐General, Ruth, Chorus) (has sub-parts)
Arthur Sullivan1:12
10The Pirates of Penzance: With Cat-Like Tread
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 26. “With cat-like tread, upon our prey we steal” (Samuel, Pirates, Policemen)
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
Arthur Sullivan2:37
11H.M.S. Pinafore: We Sail the Ocean Blue
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 1, Chorus, “We Sail the Ocean Blue” (Sailors)
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
Arthur Sullivan2:16
12H.M.S. Pinafore: Over the Bright Blue Sea
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 6 “Over the Bright Blue Sea” (Female Relatives)
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
Arthur Sullivan2:47
13Ruddigore: Welcome, gentry
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Ruddigore: Act I. “Welcome, gentry” (Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Ruddigore: Act I
Arthur Sullivan2:33
14The Mikado: Behold the Lord High Executioner
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 5, “Behold the Lord High Executioner” (Men) (initial Chorus only)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 5, “Behold the Lord High Executioner…” (Ko-Ko and Men)
Arthur Sullivan2:31
15The Mikado: Comes a Train of Little Ladies
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 6, “Comes a Train of Little Ladies” (Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
Arthur Sullivan2:19
16Trial By Jury: Hark the Hour of Ten is Sounding
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
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
Arthur Sullivan1:29
17Patience: The Soldiers of Our Queen
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Patience: Act 1, No. 3, The Soldiers of our Queen (Chorus of Dragoons)
lyricist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Patience: Act I
Arthur Sullivan0:57
18The Yeoman of the Guard: Here's a Man of Jollity
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
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 Sullivan1:24
19The Yeoman of the Guard: Tower Warders Under Orders
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 2 “Tower Warders, Under Orders” (Crowd) (first part only of Act I no. 2)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Yeoman of the Guard: Act I, no. 2 “Tower Warders, Under Orders…” (Crowd, Yeomen, Second Yeoman)
Arthur Sullivan3:28
20Princess Ida: Mighty Maiden With a Mission
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Princess Ida: Act II. “Mighty Maiden With a Mission” (Chorus of Girls)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Princess Ida: Act II.
Arthur Sullivan1:26
21Princess Ida: When Anger Spreads His Wing
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Princess Ida: Act III. “When anger spreads his wing” (Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
Princess Ida: Act III.
Arthur Sullivan1:25
22The Sorcerer: With Heart and Voice
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Sorcerer: Act I. “With Heart and With Voice” (Joint Chorus)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
The Sorcerer: Act I
Arthur Sullivan2:17
23The Sorcerer: Ring Forth, Ye Bells
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Sorcerer: Act I. “Ring forth ye bells” (Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Sorcerer: Act I
Arthur Sullivan1:54
24The Gondoliers: Dance a Cachucha, Fandango, Bolero
recording engineer:
Arthur Bannister
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
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
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
Arthur Sullivan2:03

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part of:Eloquence (Deutsche Grammophon/Decca/Philips Classics, et al.; classical series established in 1999) (order: 308)
ASIN:US: B0045DO8RO [info]
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