Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Arthur Sullivan's "The Gondoliers," a delightful operatic adventure that showcases the genius of one of the most celebrated composers in English musical history. This captivating album, released on Naxos Historical, brings to life the whimsical tale of "The Gondoliers; or, The King of Barataria," a beloved collaboration between Sullivan and librettist W.S. Gilbert.
Conducted by the esteemed Isidore Godfrey, this recording captures the essence of Sullivan's masterful composition, featuring a stellar cast and the rich, vibrant sounds of the Southern Festival Orchestra. The album spans a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes, divided into two discs, and includes all the iconic songs and choruses that have made "The Gondoliers" a timeless classic.
From the lively "Overture" to the grand "Finale," each track is a testament to Sullivan's ability to blend humor, romance, and drama into a seamless musical experience. Highlights include the charming "Good morrow pretty maids," the rousing "For the merriest fellows Are we," and the enchanting "I stole the prince," all of which showcase the depth and versatility of Sullivan's musical genius.
This album is a treasure trove for both opera enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic of Gilbert and Sullivan's collaboration in all its glory. Whether you're a longtime fan of Arthur Sullivan's work or discovering it for the first time, "The Gondoliers" is sure to captivate and delight.
2002 Naxos2002 (P) Naxos
Tracks
The Gondoliers, Act I: OvertureArthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: List and learn (Chorus of Contadine)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Good morrow pretty maids (Francesco)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: For the merriest fellows Are we (Antonio, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: See see at last - Buongiorno, Signorine! (Fiametta, Marco, Giuseppe, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: We're called gondolieri (Marco, Giuseppe)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: And now to choose our brides (Marco, Giuseppe, Tessa, Gianetta, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Thank you gallant gondolieri (Chorus of Girls)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: From the sunny Spanish shore (Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Luiz)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: In enterprise of marital kind (Duke)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: O rapture, when alone together (Casilda, Luiz)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: These was a time (Casilda, Luiz)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: I stole the prince (Don Alhambra, Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Luiz)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: But bless my heart - Try we life long (Casilda, Don Alhmabra, Duke, Duchess, Luiz, Grand Inquisitor)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Bridegroom and bride! (Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: When a merry maiden marries (Tessa, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Kind Sir you cannot have the heart (Gianetta)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Do not give way (Don Alhambra, Marco, Giuseppe, Gianetta, Tessa)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Then one of us will be a queen (Marco, Giuseppe, Gianetta, Tessa)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Replying we sing (Marco, Giuseppe, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: For everyone who feels inclined (Marco, Giuseppe, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Come let's away (Marco, Giuseppe)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Now Marco dear my wishes hear (Gianetta, Tessa, Marco, Giuseppe)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act I: Then away we go (Chorus, Marco)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: Of happiness the very pith (Chorus of Men, Marco, Giuseppe)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: Rising early in the morning (Giuseppe, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: Take a pair of sparkling eyes (Marco)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: Here we Are, at the risk of our lives - After sailing to This island (Chorus of Girls, Tessa, Gianetta)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: Dance a Cachucha (Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: There lived a king (Don Alhambra, Marco, Giuseppe)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: In a contemplative fashion (Marco, Giuseppe, Gianetta, Tessa)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: With ducal pomp (Chorus of Men, Duke, Duchess)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: On the day when I was wedded (Duchess)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: To help unhappy commoners - Small titles and orders (Duke, Duchess)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: I am a courtier grave and serious (Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Marco, Giuseppe)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: Here Is a case unprecedented! (Marco, Giuseppe, Casilda, Gianetta, Tessa)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
The Gondoliers, Act II: Now let the loyal lieges gather round - Finale (Don Alhambra, Inez, Company)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Henry Goodier, Richard Watson, Leonard Osborn, Alan Styler, Geoffrey Sanders, Tom Hancock, Radley Flynn, Joyce Wright, Ella Halman, Margaret Mitchell, Muriel Harding, Yvonne Dean, Enid Walsh, Caryl Fane, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, New Promenade Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
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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