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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