Princess Ida: OvertureArthur Sullivan, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 1, I Search Throughout the PanoramaArthur Sullivan, Jeffrey Skitch, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 2, Now Hearken to My Strict CommandArthur Sullivan, Kenneth Sandford, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 3, Today We Meet – Ida Was a 12-Month OldArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 4, From the Distant Panorama – We Are Warriors ThreeArthur Sullivan, George Cook, Donald Adams, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 5, If You Give Me Your AttentionArthur Sullivan, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act I: No. 6, P'r'aps if You Address the Lady Most PolitelyArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Kenneth Sandford, Jeffrey Skitch, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 7, Towards the Empyrean HeightsArthur Sullivan, Ann Hood, Valerie Masterson, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 8, Mighty Maiden with a MissionArthur Sullivan, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 9, Minerva – Oh, Goddess WiseArthur Sullivan, Elizabeth Harwood, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 10, Gently, Gently, EvidentlyArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 11, I Am a Maiden, Cold and StatelyArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, Jeffrey Skitch, David Palmer, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 12, The World Is But a Broken ToyArthur Sullivan, Elizabeth Harwood, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 13, A Lady Fair, of Lineage HighArthur Sullivan, Ann Hood, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 14, The Woman of the Wisest WitArthur Sullivan, Ann Hood, Valerie Masterson, Philip Potter, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 15, Now Would You Like to Rule the RoostArthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, Christene Palmer, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 16, Merrily Ring the Luncheon BellArthur Sullivan, Christene Palmer, David Palmer, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 17, Would You Know the Kind of MaidArthur Sullivan, David Palmer, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 18, Oh, Joy! Our Chief Is Sav'dArthur Sullivan, Elizabeth Harwood, Valerie Masterson, Philip Potter, Kenneth Sandford, Jeffrey Skitch, David Palmer, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act II: No. 19, We May Remark, Tho' Nothing Can Dismay UsArthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, Elizabeth Harwood, Ann Hood, Christene Palmer, Kenneth Sandford, George Cook, Donald Adams, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 20, Death to the InvaderArthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 21, I Built Upon a RockArthur Sullivan, Elizabeth Harwood, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 22, Whene'er I Spoke Sarcastic JokeArthur Sullivan, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 23, When Anger Spreads His WingArthur Sullivan, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 24, This Helmet I SupposeArthur Sullivan, George Cook, Donald Adams, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 25, This Is Our Duty PlainArthur Sullivan, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Princess Ida, Act III: No. 26, With Joy AbidingArthur Sullivan, Ann Hood, Valerie Masterson, Christene Palmer, David Palmer, Jeffrey Skitch, Kenneth Sandford, George Cook, Donald Adams, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S.Pinafore: OvertureArthur Sullivan, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act I: No. 1, We Sail the Ocean BlueArthur Sullivan, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Pirates of Penzance, Act I: No. 13, Hold, Monsters!Arthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, John Reed, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Pirates of Penzance, Act I: No. 14, I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-GeneralArthur Sullivan, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act I: No. 10, Three Little Maids from School Are WeArthur Sullivan, Valerie Masterson, Peggy Ann Jones, Pauline Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Pirates of Penzance, Act II: No. 33, With Cat-Like TreadArthur Sullivan, Anthony Raffell, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act II: No. 33, On a Tree by a River a Little Tom TitArthur Sullivan, John Reed, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act II: No. 30, The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring, Tra LaArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, John Reed, Valerie Masterson, Pauline Wales, Peggy Ann Jones, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act I: No. 4, My Gallant Crew – I Am the Captain of the PinaforeArthur Sullivan, Alan Styler, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act I: No. 8, Now Give 3 Cheers – I Am the Monarch of the SeaArthur Sullivan, Alan Styler, John Reed, Pauline Wales, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act I: No. 9, When I Was a LadArthur Sullivan, John Reed, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act I: No. 3, A Wand'ring Minstrel IArthur Sullivan, Philip Potter, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Mikado, Act II: No. 27, A More Humane Mikado Never Did in Japan ExistArthur Sullivan, Donald Adams, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
The Pirates of Penzance, Act II: No. 21, When the Foeman Bares His SteelArthur Sullivan, Donald Adams, Valerie Masterson, Ann Hodd, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Ruddigore, Act II: No. 26, There Grew a Little FlowerArthur Sullivan, Christene Palmer, Donald Adams, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
H.M.S. Pinafore, Act II: No. 21, Finale. For He's the Captain of the PinaforeArthur Sullivan, Alan Styler, Christene Palmer, John Reed, Pauline Wales, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Arthur Sullivan, born in London in 1842, was a prolific English composer whose name is synonymous with the golden age of Victorian comic opera. His most enduring legacy is his collaboration with the librettist W. S. Gilbert, with whom he created a series of wildly popular and enduring Savoy Operas, including "H.M.S. Pinafore," "The Pirates of Penzance," and "The Mikado." These works, known for their wit, satire, and memorable tunes, remain staples of the operatic repertoire and have been performed and enjoyed by audiences worldwide. Beyond his operatic collaborations, Sullivan's compositions span a wide range of genres, including symphonies, concertos, choral works, hymns, and songs. His hymns, such as "Onward, Christian Soldiers," have become beloved standards in churches and concert halls alike. Sullivan's musical style, characterized by its lyrical melodies and inventive harmonies, reflects his deep understanding of both classical and popular music traditions. His contributions to music have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, and his works continue to captivate and inspire audiences today.
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Arthur Sullivan's timeless compositions with the album "Gilbert & Sullivan: Princess Ida; Gilbert & Sullivan Spectacular." Released on June 13, 2025, under Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd., this operatic masterpiece spans a captivating 2 hours and 9 minutes, featuring 43 tracks that showcase Sullivan's unparalleled genius.
The album opens with the full performance of "Princess Ida," a Savoy opera that stands out for its unique pairing of tenor leads. This rarity is brought to life by some of the finest tenors in the history of D'Oyly Carte, accompanied by the esteemed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus. The opera's overture and subsequent acts are filled with lively melodies and witty lyrics that have charmed audiences for generations.
Following "Princess Ida," the album transitions into a spectacular collection of highlights from other beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas, including "H.M.S. Pinafore," "The Pirates of Penzance," "The Mikado," and "Ruddigore." Each selection is a testament to Sullivan's ability to blend humor, satire, and profound emotion into his music. From the rousing "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General" to the tender "The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring, Tra La," these pieces are sure to delight and entertain.
Arthur Sullivan's compositions are celebrated for their intricate orchestration and memorable tunes, and this album is no exception. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Gilbert & Sullivan: Princess Ida; Gilbert & Sullivan Spectacular" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album is a testament to Sullivan's enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of his collaborations with librettist W.S. Gilbert.
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