Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Gilbert & Sullivan with this captivating album, featuring the full operetta "Princess Ida" and a spectacular medley of highlights from their most beloved works. Composed by the renowned Arthur Sullivan, this album showcases the wit, charm, and musical brilliance that have made Gilbert & Sullivan's collaborations timeless classics.
"Princess Ida" is a delightful comic operetta that tells the story of Princess Ida, who defies tradition by establishing a university for women and refusing to marry. The plot unfolds with humor and charm, featuring memorable characters and catchy tunes that have endeared this work to audiences for generations. The album also includes highlights from other popular Gilbert & Sullivan operettas, such as "H.M.S. Pinafore," "The Pirates of Penzance," and "The Mikado," offering a comprehensive journey through their most celebrated compositions.
With a runtime of over two hours, this album is a treasure trove of musical delights, perfect for both newcomers and longtime fans of Gilbert & Sullivan. The performances are brought to life by a talented cast, capturing the essence of these beloved works with precision and passion. Whether you're a fan of opera, musical theater, or simply great music, this album is a must-listen.
Released under Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd., this album is a testament to the enduring legacy of Arthur Sullivan and his collaborative genius with W.S. Gilbert. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the magic of "Princess Ida" and the spectacular highlights from Gilbert & Sullivan's repertoire.
Princess Ida: OvertureArthur Sullivan, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 1, I Search Throughout the PanoramaArthur Sullivan, Jeffrey Skitch, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 2, Now Hearken to My Strict CommandArthur Sullivan, Kenneth Sandford, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 3, Today We Meet – Ida Was a 12-Month OldArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 4, From the Distant Panorama – We Are Warriors ThreeArthur Sullivan, George Cook, Donald Adams, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 5, If You Give Me Your AttentionArthur Sullivan, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 6, P'r'aps if You Address the Lady Most PolitelyArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Kenneth Sandford, Jeffrey Skitch, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 7, Towards the Empyrean HeightsArthur Sullivan, Ann Hood, Valerie Masterson, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 8, Mighty Maiden with a MissionArthur Sullivan, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 9, Minerva – Oh, Goddess WiseArthur Sullivan, Elizabeth Harwood, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 10, Gently, Gently, EvidentlyArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 11, I Am a Maiden, Cold and StatelyArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, Jeffrey Skitch, David Palmer, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 12, The World Is But a Broken ToyArthur Sullivan, Elizabeth Harwood, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 13, A Lady Fair, of Lineage HighArthur Sullivan, Ann Hood, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 14, The Woman of the Wisest WitArthur Sullivan, Ann Hood, Valerie Masterson, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 15, Now Would You Like to Rule the RoostArthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, Christene Palmer, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 16, Merrily Ring the Luncheon BellArthur Sullivan, Christene Palmer, David Palmer, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 17, Would You Know the Kind of MaidArthur Sullivan, David Palmer, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 18, Oh, Joy! Our Chief Is Sav'dArthur Sullivan, Elizabeth Harwood, Valerie Masterson, Philip Potter, Kenneth Sandford, Jeffrey Skitch, David Palmer, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 19, We May Remark, Tho' Nothing Can Dismay UsArthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, Elizabeth Harwood, Ann Hood, Christene Palmer, Kenneth Sandford, George Cook, Donald Adams, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 20, Death to the InvaderArthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 21, I Built Upon a RockArthur Sullivan, Elizabeth Harwood, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 22, Whene'er I Spoke Sarcastic JokeArthur Sullivan, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 23, When Anger Spreads His WingArthur Sullivan, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 24, This Helmet I SupposeArthur Sullivan, George Cook, Donald Adams, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 25, This Is Our Duty PlainArthur Sullivan, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 26, With Joy AbidingArthur Sullivan, Ann Hood, Valerie Masterson, Christene Palmer, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Kenneth Sandford, George Cook, Donald Adams, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S.Pinafore: OvertureArthur Sullivan, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act I: No. 1, We Sail the Ocean BlueArthur Sullivan, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Pirates of Penzance, Act I: No. 13, Hold, Monsters!Arthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, John Reed, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Pirates of Penzance, Act I: No. 14, I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-GeneralArthur Sullivan, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act I: No. 10, Three Little Maids from School Are WeArthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, Peggy Ann Jones, Pauline Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Pirates of Penzance, Act II: No. 33, With Cat-Like TreadArthur Sullivan, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act II: No. 33, On a Tree by a River a Little Tom TitArthur Sullivan, John Reed, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act II: No. 30, The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring, Tra LaArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, John Reed, Valerie Masterson, Pauline Wales, Peggy Ann Jones, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act I: No. 4, My Gallant Crew – I Am the Captain of the PinaforeArthur Sullivan, Alan Styler, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act I: No. 8, Now Give 3 Cheers – I Am the Monarch of the SeaArthur Sullivan, Alan Styler, John Reed, Pauline Wales, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act I: No. 9, When I Was a LadArthur Sullivan, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act I: No. 3, A Wand'ring Minstrel IArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act II: No. 27, A More Humane Mikado Never Did in Japan ExistArthur Sullivan, Donald Adams, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Pirates of Penzance, Act II: No. 21, When the Foeman Bares His SteelArthur Sullivan, Donald Adams, Valerie Masterson, Ann Hodd, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Ruddigore, Act II: No. 26, There Grew a Little FlowerArthur Sullivan, Christene Palmer, Donald Adams, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act II: No. 21, Finale. For He's the Captain of the PinaforeArthur Sullivan, Alan Styler, Christene Palmer, John Reed, Pauline Wales, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, born in Lambeth in 1842, was a prodigious English composer whose musical genius was evident from a young age. By eight, he could play all the wind instruments in his father's band, and his first anthem was already composed. Sullivan's career spanned a wide range of genres, but he is most celebrated for his collaborations with the dramatist W.S. Gilbert. Together, they created fourteen iconic comic operas, including the beloved "H.M.S. Pinafore," "The Pirates of Penzance," and "The Mikado," which remain staples of the operatic repertoire.
Beyond his famous partnership with Gilbert, Sullivan's compositions include 24 operas, 11 major orchestral works, choral pieces, ballets, and numerous hymns and songs. His choral work "The Golden Legend" was once second only to Handel's "Messiah" in popularity. Sullivan's personal life was marked by a notable liaison with American socialite Mary Frances Ronalds, with whom he maintained a discreet but close relationship. Despite his prolific output and renown during his lifetime, Sullivan's serious works are less frequently performed today, overshadowed by the enduring popularity of his comic operas with Gilbert. His legacy endures as one of the most prolific and influential composers of the Victorian era.
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