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Sullivan: The Gilbert And Sullivan Overtures / Penny, Et Al
Naxos

Sullivan: The Gilbert And Sullivan Overtures / Penny, Et Al

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Details

Composer
SULLIVAN
Artist
Andrew, Alaster, Penny, Bentley
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jun 30, 1998
Catalog #
8554165
UPC
636943416525

About

The names of William Schwenck Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are fused when speaking of their collaboration on a series of operettas. It is almost impossible to consider the music of Arthur Sullivan on its own terms without thinking of Gilbert. This is unfortunate because Sullivan was a fine composer of serious music and wrote oratorios, hymns and large orchestral works that have been neglected. This collection of overtures puts Sullivan in the spotlight and his music rises to the occasion.
The Sullivan overtures on this recording are curtain raisers for the most beloved of the operettas written with W.S. Gilbert. Each and every one is a delight and filled with the jaunty melodies that make the operettas so charming. Sullivan was a clever orchestrator and the overtures are colorful and filled with exuberant energy. The Royal Ballet Sinfonia under the direction of Andrew Penny deliver loving performances. This is an ideal recording for lovers of the overtures of Rossini and waltzes of Johann Strauss.

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 Cox and Box 02:47
    Track
    1
    Title
    Cox and Box
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  2. 2 The Sorcerer 05:19
    Track
    2
    Title
    The Sorcerer
    Duration
    05:19
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  3. 3 HMS Pinafore 04:19
    Track
    3
    Title
    HMS Pinafore
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Performer
    Alaster Bentley
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  4. 4 The Pirates of Penzance 07:23
    Track
    4
    Title
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Duration
    07:23
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Performer
    Alaster Bentley
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  5. 5 Patience 05:33
    Track
    5
    Title
    Patience
    Duration
    05:33
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Performer
    Alaster Bentley
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  6. 6 Iolanthe 07:22
    Track
    6
    Title
    Iolanthe
    Duration
    07:22
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Performer
    Alaster Bentley
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  7. 7 Princess Ida 04:04
    Track
    7
    Title
    Princess Ida
    Duration
    04:04
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Performer
    Alaster Bentley
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  8. 8 The Mikado 08:10
    Track
    8
    Title
    The Mikado
    Duration
    08:10
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Performer
    Alaster Bentley
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  9. 9 Ruddigore 06:50
    Track
    9
    Title
    Ruddigore
    Duration
    06:50
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  10. 10 The Yeomen of the Guard 05:20
    Track
    10
    Title
    The Yeomen of the Guard
    Duration
    05:20
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  11. 11 The Gondoliers 07:01
    Track
    11
    Title
    The Gondoliers
    Duration
    07:01
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Performer
    Alaster Bentley
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny
  12. 12 The Grand Duke 05:22
    Track
    12
    Title
    The Grand Duke
    Duration
    05:22
    Composer
    Arthur Sullivan
    Ensemble
    Royal Ballet Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Andrew Penny