CD Gilbert & Sullivan, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company – H.M.S. Pinafore (Highlights)
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| 1 | Overture | 4:28 |
| Act One | ||
| 2 | We Shall Sail The Ocean Blue | 2:22 |
| 3 | Hail! Men O'War's Men .. I'm Called Little Buttercup | 2:15 |
| 4 | A Maiden Fair To See | 2:06 |
| 5 | My Gallant Crew, Good Morning | 2:15 |
| 6 | Sorry Her Lot Who Loves Too Well | 3:27 |
| 7 | Over The Bright Blue Sea | 0:49 |
| 8 | Sir Joseph's Barge Is Seen | 2:02 |
| 9 | Now Give Three Cheers | 1:49 |
| 10 | When I Was A Lad | 2:55 |
| 11 | Refrain, Audacious Tar | 3:54 |
| Act Two | ||
| 12 | Fair Moon To Thee I Sing | 2:13 |
| 13 | Things Are Seldom What They Seem | 2:38 |
| 14 | The Hours Creep On Apace | 5:07 |
| 15 | Never Mind The Why And Wherefore | 2:28 |
| 16 | Kind Captain, I've Important Information | 2:25 |
| 17 | Farewell, My Own | 2:44 |
| 18 | A Many Years Ago | 2:40 |
| 19 | Oh Joy! Oh Rapture Unforeseen | 3:06 |
Experience a timeless maritime masterpiece with this 1992 Decca release featuring the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company performing highlights from Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore.
Originally premiering in 1878, H.M.S. Pinafore became an international sensation, propelling the partnership of librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan to legendary status. This recording captures the essence of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, the definitive troupe formed specifically to perform the works of Gilbert and Sullivan at London’s iconic Savoy Theatre.
Touted for its "matchless performances," this Decca CD edition presents the production in high-quality Stereo, preserving the musical excellence and theatrical wit that defined the Victorian era. Listeners can enjoy the natural, open sound and superior musical standards that critics have praised for decades, noting the company's ability to balance serious musical artistry with lighthearted comic entertainment.
Key Highlights:
- Composer/Librettist: Arthur Sullivan & W.S. Gilbert
- Performer: The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company
- Format: CD, Album, Stereo (1992 Reissue)
- Genre: Classical / Operetta / Musical Theatre
- Label: Decca
Perfect for collectors and newcomers alike, this highlights collection is a must-have for anyone looking to own a piece of British musical history.
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