The Pirates of Penzance (1957 D’Oyly Carte cast)

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

Annotation

Peter Pratt — Major-General Stanley
Donald Adams — Pirate King
Howard Short — Samuel (a pirate)
Thomas Round — Frederic (an apprentice pirate)
Kenneth Sandford — Sergeant of Police
Jean Hindmarsh — Mabel (a daughter of the Major-General)
Beryl Dixon — Edith (a daughter of the Major-General)
Marian Martin — Kate (a daughter of the Major-General)
Ann Drummond-Grant — Ruth (a pirate maid)

Annotation last modified on 2026-04-17 08:53 UTC.

Tracklist

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1The Pirates of Penzance: Overture
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Overture (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan8:11
2The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Pour, oh pour the pirate sherry”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 1. “Pour, oh pour, the pirate sherry” (Samuel, Pirates) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan1:44
3The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “When Fred’ric was a little lad”
contralto vocals [Ruth]:
Ann Drummond‐Grant (operatic contralto with D’Oyly Carte) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 2. “When Fred’ric was a little lad” (Ruth) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan2:32
4The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, better far to live and die”
bass-baritone vocals [Pirate King]:
Donald Adams (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 3. “Oh, better far to live and die” … “I am a Pirate King!” (Pirate King, Pirates) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan2:39
5The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, false one, you have deceived me”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 4. “Oh, false one, you have deceiv’d me … You told me you were fair as gold” (Frederic, Ruth) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan2:45
6The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “What shall I do”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
Gilbert & Sullivan0:17
7The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Climbing over rocky mountain”
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Edith]:
Beryl Dixon (operatic mezzo-soprano with D’Oyly Carte) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Kate]:
Marian Martin (operatic mezzo-soprano with D’Oyly Carte) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 5. “Climbing over rocky mountain” (Girls, Edith, Kate) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan3:53
8The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Stop, ladies, pray!”
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Thomas Round (operatic tenor with D’Oyly Carte) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 6. “Stop, ladies, pray!” (Frederic, Girls, Edith, Kate) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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
9The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, is there not one maiden breast”
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Thomas Round (operatic tenor with D’Oyly Carte) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 7. “Oh, is there not one maiden breast?” (Frederic, Girls, Mabel) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan3:54
10The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, sisters, deaf to pity’s name”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 8. “Oh, sisters, deaf to pity’s name” (Mabel, Girls) (recitative before Act I, no. 8. “Poor wand’ring one…”) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan0:35
11The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Poor wand’ring one”
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Jean Hindmarsh (operatic soprano with D’Oyly Carte) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 8. “Poor wand’ring one …” (Mabel, Girls) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan2:55
12The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “What ought we to do”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 9. “What ought we to do?” (Edith, Kate, Girls) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan0:45
13The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “How beautifully blue the sky”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 10 “How beautifully blue the sky” (Girls, Mabel, Frederic) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan2:04
14The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Stay, we must not lose our senses”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 11. “Stay, we must not lose our senses”… “Here’s a first-rate opportunity” (Frederic, Girls, Pirates) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan1:29
15The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Hold, Monsters!”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 12. “Hold, Monsters!” (Mabel, Samuel, Girls, Major‐General, Pirates) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan0:48
16The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “I am the very model of a modern Major-General”
baritone vocals [Major‐General Stanley]:
Peter Pratt (British actor and singer) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 13. “I am the very model of a modern Major‐General” (Major‐General, Chorus) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan2:46
17The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, men of dark and dismal fate”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I Finale, no. 14 “Oh, Men of dark and dismal fate” (Major‐General) (first song of Act I Finale) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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)
Gilbert & Sullivan2:28
18The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “I’m telling a terrible story”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I Finale, no. 14. “I’m telling a terrible story” (General, Ensemble) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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)
Gilbert & Sullivan2:28
19The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “You may go, for you’re at liberty”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
Gilbert & Sullivan1:10
20The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, master, hear one word”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
Gilbert & Sullivan0:36
21The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Pray observe the magnanimity”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I Finale, no. 14 “Pray Observe the Magnanimity” (Ensemble) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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)
Gilbert & Sullivan1:35
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1The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Oh, dry the glist’ning tear”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 15. “Oh, dry the glist’ning tear” (Mabel, Girls) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan3:01
2The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Then Frederic, let your escort lion-hearted”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 16. “Then, Frederic, let your escort lion‐hearted” (Frederic, Major‐General) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan0:21
3The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “When the foeman bares his steel”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 17. “When the foeman bares his steel” (Mabel, Edith, Sergeant, Policemen, Girls) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan5:01
4The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Now for the pirates’ lair!”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 18 “Now for the Pirates’ Lair!…” (Frederic, Ruth, Pirate King) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan1:37
5The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “When you had left our pirate fold”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
Gilbert & Sullivan1:28
6The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “For some ridiculous reason”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
Gilbert & Sullivan2:22
7The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Away, away! my heart’s on fire”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 20. “Away, away, my heart’s on fire” (Ruth, Frederic, Pirate King) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan1:32
8The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “All is prepared! Your gallant crew await you!”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 21. “All is prepar’d! Your gallant crew await you” (Mabel, Frederic) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan1:22
9The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Stay, Frederic, stay!”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 22. “Stay, Fred’ric stay!” (Mabel, Frederic) (first duet only) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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, no. 22. “Stay, Fred’ric stay!…” (Mabel, Frederic, Ensemble) (has sub‐parts)
Gilbert & Sullivan0:58
10The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Ah, leave me not to pine alone and desolate”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 22. “Ah, Leave Me Not to Pine” (Mabel, Frederic) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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, no. 22. “Stay, Fred’ric stay!…” (Mabel, Frederic, Ensemble) (has sub‐parts)
Gilbert & Sullivan3:18
11The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “In 1940 I of age shall be”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 22. “In 1940 I of Age Shall Be” (Frederic, Mabel) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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, no. 22. “Stay, Fred’ric stay!…” (Mabel, Frederic, Ensemble) (has sub‐parts)
Gilbert & Sullivan0:30
12The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Oh, here is love and here is truth”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 22. “Oh, Here Is Love, and Here Is Truth” (Ensemble) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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, no. 22. “Stay, Fred’ric stay!…” (Mabel, Frederic, Ensemble) (has sub‐parts)
Gilbert & Sullivan0:59
13The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “No, I’ll be brave”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 23. “No, I’ll be brave…” (Mabel, Sergeant, Policemen) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan3:03
14The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “When a felon’s not engaged in his employment”
bass vocals [Sergeant of Police]:
Kenneth Sandford (English baritone singer and actor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 24. “When a felon’s not engaged in his employment” (Sergeant, Policemen) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan2:12
15The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “A rollicking band of pirates we”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 25. “A Rollicking Band of Pirates We” (Sergeant, Pirates, Policemen) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan0:59
16The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “With cat-like tread”
baritone vocals [Samuel]:
Howard Short (operatic baritone with D’Oyly Carte) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
choir vocals:
D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 26. “With cat-like tread, upon our prey we steal” (Samuel, Pirates, Policemen) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan2:42
17The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Hush! hush! not a word”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 27. “Hush! Hush! Not a word” (Frederic, Pirate King, Major‐General, Policemen, Pirates) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 & Sullivan0:55
18The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “No, all is still”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
Gilbert & Sullivan3:02
19The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Now what is this, and what is that”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II Finale, no. 28 “Now What Is This” (Daughters, Pirate King, Pirates) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 Finale, no. 28. “Now what is this” (Major‐General, Pirate King, Frederic, Mabel, Sergeant, Ruth, Pirates, Girls, Policemen)
Gilbert & Sullivan0:45
20The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Frederick here! Oh, joy! Oh, rapture!”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II Finale, no. 28 “Frederic Here” (General, Mabel, Frederic, Pirate King, Pirates, Police) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 Finale, no. 28. “Now what is this” (Major‐General, Pirate King, Frederic, Mabel, Sergeant, Ruth, Pirates, Girls, Policemen)
Gilbert & Sullivan1:44
21The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “To gain a brief advantage you’ve contrived”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
Gilbert & Sullivan2:30
22The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. “Poor wand’ring ones”
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
conductor:
Isidore Godfrey (conductor) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II Finale, no. 28 “Poor Wand’ring Ones!” (Ensemble) (from 1957-11 until 1957-12)
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 Finale, no. 28. “Now what is this” (Major‐General, Pirate King, Frederic, Mabel, Sergeant, Ruth, Pirates, Girls, Policemen)
Gilbert & Sullivan1:51