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.
Gilbert & Sullivan , album by | |
Sir Charles Mackerras voc, 1925-2010 AU conductor, album by | |
Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera , orchestra, chorus, album by | |
Donald Adams voc, featuring | |
Gillian Knight voc, *1934 GB featuring | |
Jenevora Williams featuring | |
John Mark Ainsley voc, *1963 GB featuring | |
Julie Gossage featuring | |
Nicholas Folwell voc, *1953 GB featuring | |
Rebecca Evans voc, *1963 featuring | |
Richard Suart voc, *1951 GB featuring | |
Richard Van Allan voc, 1935-2008 GB featuring | |
Patricia Dussaux , liner notes, french translation | |
Gila Fox , liner notes, german translation |
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 |
Gilbert & Sullivan |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | The Pirates of Penzance, Or The Slave Of Duty | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | |||
2 | Act One — A Rocky Seashore On The Coast Of Cornwall | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | |||
3 | 1. Opening Chorus Of Pirates And Solo – (Samuel) Pour, Oh Pour, The Pirate Sherry | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 0:51 | ||
4 | 2. Song – (Ruth) When Fred'ric Was A Little Lad | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 3:37 | ||
5 | 3. Song – (Pirate King And Chorus) Oh, Better Far To Live And Die | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 2:18 | ||
6 | 4. Recitative And Duet – (Ruth And Frederic) Oh! False One, You Have Deceived Me | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 2:54 | ||
7 | 5. (Chorus Of Girls) – Climbing Over Rocky Mountain | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 3:29 | ||
8 | 6. Recitative – (Edith, Kate, Frederic, And Chorus Of Girls) Stop, ladies, pray! | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 1:29 | ||
9 | 7. Song – (Frederic And Chorus Of Girls) Oh! Is There Not One Maiden Breast | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 4:20 | ||
10 | 8. Song – (Mabel And Chorus) Poor Wand'ring One | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 2:39 | ||
11 | 9. (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 Opera | 0:46 | ||
12 | 10. Duet – (Mabel And Frederic And Chorus Of Girls) How Beautifully Blue The Sky | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 1:55 | ||
13 | 11. (Frederic And Chorus Of Girls And Pirates) Stay, We Must Not Lose Our Senses | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 1:24 | ||
14 | 12. Recitative – (Mabel, Major-General, Samuel, And Chors) Hold, Monsters! | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 0:55 | ||
15 | 13. Song – (Major-General And Chorus) I Am The Very Pattern Of A Modern Major-General | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 2:52 | ||
16 | 14. Finale – Act One (Mabel, Edith, Kate, Frederic, Samuel, Pirate King, Major-General, Ruth, And Chorus) Oh! Men Of Dark And Dismal Fate | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 8:34 | ||
17 | Act Two — A Ruined Chapel By Moonlight | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | |||
18 | 1. Introduction – Solo – (Mabel And Chorus) Oh! Dry The Glist'ning Tear | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 3:01 | ||
19 | 2. Recitative – (Frederic And Major-General) Now, Frederic, Let Your Escort Lion-Hearted | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 0:17 | ||
20 | 3. Chorus, With Solos – (For Mabel, Edith, And Sergeant) When The Foeman Bares His Steel | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 4:38 | ||
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 Opera | 1:26 | ||
22 | 5. Trio – (Ruth, Frederic, And Pirate King) When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 3:37 | ||
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 Opera | 1:23 | ||
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 Opera | 1:23 | ||
25 | 8. Duet – (Mabel And Frederic) Stay, Frederic, Stay! | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 6:09 | ||
26 | 9. Recitative – (Mabel, Sergeant, And Chorus Of Police) No, I'll Be Brave! Oh, Family Descent | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 1:24 | ||
27 | 10. Song – (Sergeant And Chorus Of Police) When A Felon's Not Engaged In His Employment | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 2:30 | ||
28 | 11. Solo – (Sergeant And Chorus Of Pirates And Police) A Rollicking Band Of Pirates We | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 0:51 | ||
29 | 12. Solo – (Samuel And Chorus Of Pirates) With Cat-like Tread | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 2:38 | ||
30 | 13. (Frederic, King, Major-General, And Chorus Of Police And Pirates) Hush! Hush! Not A Word | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 1:33 | ||
31 | 14. Song – (Major-General And Chorus Of Pirates And Police) And Finale Sighing Softly To The River | Gilbert & Sullivan — Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra & Chorus Of The Welsh National Opera | 9:43 |
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