The Pirates of Penzance · Overtures

~ Release by Gilbert & Sullivan; George Baker, James Milligan, John Cameron, Richard Lewis, Owen Brannigan, Monica Sinclair, Sir Malcolm Sargent (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

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1The Pirates of Penzance: Overture
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (on 1959-02-06)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (on 1959-02-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Overture (on 1959-02-06)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan7:41
2The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Pour, oh pour the pirate sherry” (Pirates, Samuel)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 1. “Pour, oh pour, the pirate sherry” (Samuel, Pirates) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan1:41
3The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “When Frederic was a little lad” (Ruth)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 2. “When Fred’ric was a little lad” (Ruth) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan2:47
4The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, far better to live and die” (Pirate King, Pirates)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
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 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan2:49
5The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, false one, you have deceived me!” (Frederic, Ruth)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
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 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan3:01
6The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “What shall I do?… Climbing over rocky mountain” (Frederic, Girls, Edith, Kate)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 5. “Climbing over rocky mountain” (Girls, Edith, Kate) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan4:04
7The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Stop, ladies, pray!” (Frederic, Girls, Edith)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 6. “Stop, ladies, pray!” (Frederic, Girls, Edith, Kate) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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
8The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, is there not one maiden breast?” (Frederic, Girls, Mabel)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Elsie Morison (soprano) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 7. “Oh, is there not one maiden breast?” (Frederic, Girls, Mabel) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan4:03
9The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, sisters, deaf to pity’s name” (Mabel, Girls)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Elsie Morison (soprano) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
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 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan0:36
10The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Poor wandering one” (Mabel, Girls)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Elsie Morison (soprano) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
partial recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 8. “Poor wand’ring one …” (Mabel, Girls) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan2:53
11The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “What ought we to do?” (Edith, Kate, Girls, Mabel, Frederic)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 9. “What ought we to do?” (Edith, Kate, Girls) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan2:40
12The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Stay, we must not lose our senses” (Frederic, Girls, Pirates)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
partial 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 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan0:39
13The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Here’s a first rate opportunity” (Pirates)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
partial 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 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan0:57
14The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Hold, monsters!” (Edith, Samuel, Girls, Major‐General Stanley, Pirates)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 12. “Hold, Monsters!” (Mabel, Samuel, Girls, Major‐General, Pirates) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan0:54
15The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “I am the very model of a modern Major‐General” (Major‐General, Girls, Pirates)
baritone vocals [Major‐General Stanley]:
George Baker (Dutch singer/songwriter) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 13. “I am the very model of a modern Major‐General” (Major‐General, Chorus) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan3:06
16The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Oh, men of dark and dismal fate” (Major‐General, Samuel, Pirate King, Pirates)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
partial 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 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan2:26
17The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “I’m telling a terrible story” (Major‐General, Others except Ruth)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I Finale, no. 14. “I’m telling a terrible story” (General, Ensemble) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan3:44
18The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “O master, hear one word” (Ruth, Pirates, Frederic)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I Finale, no. 14 “Oh, Master, Hear One Word” (Ruth, Frederic) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan0:42
19The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. “Pray observe the magnanimity” (All except Ruth)
orchestra:
Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I Finale, no. 14 “Pray Observe the Magnanimity” (Ensemble) (from 1958-12-30 until 1959-01-02)
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 & Sullivan1:31
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manufactured in:Holland, Kingdom of the Netherlands
copyrighted (©) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1987)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/25237702 [info]
ASIN:UK: B000002S3W [info]