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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]
discography entry:https://www.eloquenceclassics.com/releases/sullivan-overtures-choruses/ [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mr0003269099 [info]