The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan

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Written by Gilbert & Sullivan. Performed by Glyndebourne Festival Chorus with Chorus Master Peter Gellhorn and Pro Arte Orchestra with Conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent.

Annotation last modified on 2015-12-31 03:54 UTC.

Tracklist

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1The Mikado - If you want to know who we are
choir vocals:
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, No 1, Men’s Chorus, “If you want to know who we are”
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
2:41
2The Mikado - Gentlemen, I pray you tell me
tenor vocals [Nanki-Poo]:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “Gentlemen, I Pray You Tell Me” (Nanki-Poo, a Noble) (recitative only, preceding song)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “A wand’ring minstrel I…” (Nanki-Poo, Men)
0:46
3The Mikado - A wand'ring minstrel I
tenor vocals [Nanki-Poo]:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “A Wand’ring Minstrel I” (Nanki-Poo, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I, no 2. “A wand’ring minstrel I…” (Nanki-Poo, Men)
4:18
4The Mikado - The sun whose rays
soprano vocals [Yum-Yum]:
Elsie Morison (soprano)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 13. “The sun, whose rays are all ablaze” (Yum-Yum)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
3:02
5The Mikado - Here's a how-de-do
baritone vocals [Ko-Ko]:
Geraint Evans (baritone)
soprano vocals [Yum-Yum]:
Elsie Morison (soprano)
tenor vocals [Nanki-Poo]:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 15. “Here’s a how-de-do” (Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo and Ko-Ko)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
1:19
6The Mikado - The flowers that bloom in the spring
baritone vocals [Ko-Ko]:
Geraint Evans (baritone)
tenor vocals [Nanki-Poo]:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 20, “The Flowers That Bloom In the Spring” (Nanki-Pooh, Ko-Ko, Yum-Yum, Pitti-Sing, and Pooh-Bah)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
1:52
7The Mikado - On a tree by a river a little tom-tit
baritone vocals [Ko-Ko]:
Geraint Evans (baritone)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 22, “On a Tree by a River” (Ko-Ko) (willow, tit-willow)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
3:06
8The Mikado - There is a beauty in the bellow of the blast
alto vocals [Katisha]:
Monica Sinclair (contralto)
baritone vocals [Ko-Ko]:
Geraint Evans (baritone)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 23. “There is beauty in the bellow of the blast” (Katisha and Ko-Ko)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II
2:13
9The Mikado - For he's gone and married Yum-Yum
alto vocals:
Marjorie Thomas (contralto)
baritone vocals [Ko-Ko]:
Geraint Evans (baritone)
soprano vocals [Yum-Yum]:
Elsie Morison (soprano)
tenor vocals [Nanki-Poo]:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act II, no. 24. Finale “For He’s Gone and Married Yum-Yum” (Ensemble) (first song only in Act II Finale)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act II, No 24. Finale “For He’s Gone and Married Yum-Yum…” (Ensemble)
2:11
10The Gondoliers - Buon giorno Signorine - We're called Gondolieri
baritone vocals:
John Cameron (baritone)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
vocals:
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Gondoliers, Act I: "Buon' Giorno, Signorine!" (Marco, Giuseppe, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act I
4:37
11The Gondoliers - Take a pair of sparkling eyes
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Gondoliers: Act II, no. 13, Song: “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” (Marco)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
3:16
12The Gondoliers - Dance a chachucha, fandango, bolero
vocals:
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
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
2:17
13The Gondoliers - I am a courtier grave and serious (Gavotte)
alto vocals:
Monica Sinclair (contralto)
baritone vocals:
John Cameron (baritone) and Geraint Evans (baritone)
soprano vocals:
Edna Graham (soprano)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Gondoliers: Act II, No. 21, Gavotte, “I am A Courtier, Grave and Serious”, (Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Marco and Giuseppe)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Gondoliers: Act II
4:03
14Iolanthe - Loudly let the trumpet bray
vocals:
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
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
5:40
15Iolanthe - Love unrequited
baritone vocals:
George Baker (baritone)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
Iolanthe: Act II, no. 20 “Love, Unrequited, Robs Me of My Rest” (Lord Chancellor) (recitative preceding song)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Iolanthe: Act II, no. 20 “Love, Unrequited, Robs Me of My Rest…” … “When You’re Lying Awake” (Lord Chancellor) (Nightmare Song)
0:49
16Iolanthe - When you're lying awake
baritone vocals:
George Baker (baritone)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
Iolanthe: Act II, no. 20 “When You’re Lying Awake” (Lord Chancellor)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Iolanthe: Act II, no. 20 “Love, Unrequited, Robs Me of My Rest…” … “When You’re Lying Awake” (Lord Chancellor) (Nightmare Song)
3:01
17Iolanthe - Soon as we may, off and away!
alto vocals:
Monica Sinclair (contralto) and Marjorie Thomas (contralto)
baritone vocals:
George Baker (baritone)
bass vocals:
Ian Wallace (English bass-baritone opera singer)
choir vocals:
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
soprano vocals:
Elsie Morison (soprano)
tenor vocals:
Alexander Young (tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
Iolanthe: Act II, No. 25, Finale, “Soon as We May, Off and Away” (Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Iolanthe: Act II
2:17
18The Pirates of Penzance - Oh, better far to live and die
bass vocals:
James Milligan (operatic bass)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
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)
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
2:50
19The Pirates of Penzance - Oh, is there not one maiden breast
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 7. “Oh, is there not one maiden breast?” (Frederic, Girls, Mabel)
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
4:03
20The Pirates of Penzance - Poor wand'ring one
soprano vocals:
Elsie Morison (soprano)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 8. “Poor wand’ring one …” (Mabel, Girls)
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
3:33
21The Pirates of Penzance - When the foeman bares his steel - Though to us it's evident
baritone vocals:
George Baker (baritone)
bass vocals:
Owen Brannigan (operatic bass)
vocals:
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 17. “When the foeman bares his steel” (Mabel, Edith, Sergeant, Policemen, Girls)
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
4:58
22H.M.S. Pinafore - We sail the ocean blue
vocals:
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
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
2:17
23H.M.S. Pinafore - I'm called little Buttercup
alto vocals:
Monica Sinclair (contralto)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, Recitative and Song “Hail! Men-o’-War’s Men” / “I’m Called Little Buttercup” (Buttercup, Boatswain)
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
2:17
24H.M.S. Pinafore - My gallant crew, good morning
baritone vocals:
John Cameron (baritone)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 4 “My Gallant Crew, Good Morning…” (Captain, 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
2:32
25H.M.S. Pinafore - Never mind the why and wherefore
baritone vocals:
George Baker (baritone) and John Cameron (baritone)
soprano vocals:
Elsie Morison (soprano)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 16 “Never Mind the Why and Wherefore” (Josephine, Captain, Sir Joseph)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II
2:51