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Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera
The Pirates Of Penzance

Album US 1993 on Telarc label
Classical (Operetta, Romantic)

Total Playing Time [78:26] Recorded in Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, Wales, May 4-6, 1993 Made in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. CD is packaged in a standard sized black tray jewel case along with a 44 page booklet, notes in English, German and French, including a full libretto in English.

     
Musicians
PortraitGilbert & Sullivan ,
album by
PortraitSir Charles Mackerras voc, 1925-2010 AU
conductor, album by
PortraitOrchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera ,
orchestra, chorus, album by
PortraitDonald Adams voc,
featuring
PortraitGillian Knight voc, *1934 GB
featuring
Jenevora Williams
featuring
PortraitJohn Mark Ainsley voc, *1963 GB
featuring
Julie Gossage
featuring
PortraitNicholas Folwell voc, *1953 GB
featuring
PortraitRebecca Evans voc, *1963
featuring
PortraitRichard Suart voc, *1951 GB
featuring
PortraitRichard Van Allan voc, 1935-2008 GB
featuring
PortraitPatricia Dussaux ,
liner notes, french translation
PortraitGila Fox ,
liner notes, german translation
Producers
Anilda Carrasquillo art direction, cover, design
Hilary Knight cover, illustration
Tony Bridge edited by
Jack Renner engineer, recording
Steven Ledbetter liner notes
Michael Bishop other, sound effects and digital mixing
Rosalind Ilett other, sound effects and digital mixing
James Mallinson producer, recording
Elaine Martone supervised by, production supervisor
Michael Clements technician, technical assistance
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1The Pirates of Penzance, Or The Slave Of DutyGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera
2Act One — A Rocky Seashore On The Coast Of CornwallGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera
31. Opening Chorus Of Pirates And Solo – (Samuel) Pour, Oh Pour, The Pirate SherryGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera0:51
42. Song – (Ruth) When Fred'ric Was A Little LadGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera3:37
53. Song – (Pirate King And Chorus) Oh, Better Far To Live And DieGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera2:18
64. Recitative And Duet – (Ruth And Frederic) Oh! False One, You Have Deceived MeGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera2:54
75. (Chorus Of Girls) – Climbing Over Rocky MountainGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera3:29
86. Recitative – (Edith, Kate, Frederic, And Chorus Of Girls) Stop, ladies, pray!Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera1:29
97. Song – (Frederic And Chorus Of Girls) Oh! Is There Not One Maiden BreastGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera4:20
108. Song – (Mabel And Chorus) Poor Wand'ring OneGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera2:39
119. (Edith, Kate, And Chorus Of Girls) What Ought We To Do? Gentle Sisters, Say!Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera0:46
12 10. Duet – (Mabel And Frederic And Chorus Of Girls) How Beautifully Blue The SkyGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera1:55
13 11. (Frederic And Chorus Of Girls And Pirates) Stay, We Must Not Lose Our SensesGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera1:24
14 12. Recitative – (Mabel, Major-General, Samuel, And Chors) Hold, Monsters!Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera0:55
15 13. Song – (Major-General And Chorus) I Am The Very Pattern Of A Modern Major-GeneralGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera2:52
16 14. Finale – Act One (Mabel, Edith, Kate, Frederic, Samuel, Pirate King, Major-General, Ruth, And Chorus) Oh! Men Of Dark And Dismal FateGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera8:34
17 Act Two — A Ruined Chapel By MoonlightGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera
18 1. Introduction – Solo – (Mabel And Chorus) Oh! Dry The Glist'ning TearGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera3:01
19 2. Recitative – (Frederic And Major-General) Now, Frederic, Let Your Escort Lion-HeartedGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera0:17
20 3. Chorus, With Solos – (For Mabel, Edith, And Sergeant) When The Foeman Bares His SteelGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera4:38
21 4. Recitative And Trio – (Ruth, Frederic, And Pirate King) Now For The Pirates' Lair!Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera1:26
22 5. Trio – (Ruth, Frederic, And Pirate King) When You Had Left Our Pirate FoldGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera3:37
23 6. Trio – (Ruth, Frederic, And Pirate King) Away, Away, My Heart's On Fire!Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera1:23
24 7. Recitative And Duet – (Mabel And Frederic) All is Prepared! Your Gallant Crew Await You!Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera1:23
25 8. Duet – (Mabel And Frederic) Stay, Frederic, Stay!Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera6:09
26 9. Recitative – (Mabel, Sergeant, And Chorus Of Police) No, I'll Be Brave! Oh, Family DescentGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera1:24
27 10. Song – (Sergeant And Chorus Of Police) When A Felon's Not Engaged In His EmploymentGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera2:30
28 11. Solo – (Sergeant And Chorus Of Pirates And Police) A Rollicking Band Of Pirates WeGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera0:51
29 12. Solo – (Samuel And Chorus Of Pirates) With Cat-like TreadGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera2:38
30 13. (Frederic, King, Major-General, And Chorus Of Police And Pirates) Hush! Hush! Not A WordGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera1:33
31 14. Song – (Major-General And Chorus Of Pirates And Police) And Finale Sighing Softly To The RiverGilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera9:43

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