The Pirates of Penzance

~ Release by W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan; Peter Allen, Keith Michell, Alexander Oliver, Gillian Knight, Janis Kelly, Paul Hudson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1The Pirates of Penzance: Introduction
recorded in:
United States
shot in:
United States
recording engineer:
George Gouraud (on 1888-10-05)
spoken vocals:
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (actor) and Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) (on 1888-10-05)
visual appearances:
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (actor)
recorded at:
“Little Menlo”, Beulah Hill, London in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1888-10-05)
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. & Arthur Sullivan2:59
2The Pirates of Penzance: Overture – Titles
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance
London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:11
3The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Pour, Oh Pour, the Pirate Sherry
baritone vocals [Samuel]:
Brian Donlan (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 1. “Pour, oh pour, the pirate sherry” (Samuel, Pirates)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Brian Donlan, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris1:39
4The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Dialogue 1
[dialogue]0:53
5The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. When Fred’ric Was a Little Lad
contralto vocals [Ruth]:
Gillian Knight (mezzo-soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 2. “When Fred’ric was a little lad” (Ruth)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Gillian Knight, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:11
6The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Dialogue 2
[dialogue]3:50
7The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Oh, Better Far to Live and Die
bass-baritone vocals [The Pirate King]:
Peter Allen (Australian singer‐songwriter)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 3. “Oh, better far to live and die” … “I am a pirate king!” (Pirate King, Pirates)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Peter Allen, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:20
8The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Dialogue 3
[dialogue]2:02
9The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Oh! False One, You Have Deceiv’d Me!
contralto vocals [Ruth]:
Gillian Knight (mezzo-soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 4. "Oh, false one, you have deceiv'd me ... You told me you were fair as gold” (Fredric, Ruth)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Alexander Oliver, Gillian Knight, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:54
10The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Climbing Over Rocky Mountains
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Edith]:
Kate Flowers (soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Kate]:
Jenny Wren
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 5. “Climbing over rocky mountain” (Girls, Edith, Kate)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Kate Flowers, Jenny Wren, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris3:46
11The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Dialogue 4
[dialogue]1:10
12The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Stop, Ladies, Pray!
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Edith]:
Kate Flowers (soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Kate]:
Jenny Wren
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 6. “Stop, ladies, pray!” (Fredric, Girls, Edith, Kate)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Alexander Oliver, Kate Flowers, Jenny Wren, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris1:15
13The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Oh, Is There Not One Maiden Breast
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 7. “Oh, is there not one maiden breast?” (Frederic, Girls, Mabel)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Alexander Oliver, Janis Kelly, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris4:00
14The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Poor Wand’ring One!
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 8. “Poor wand’ring one …” (Mabel, Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Janis Kelly, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:35
15The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. What Ought We to Do?
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Kate]:
Jenny Wren
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 9. “What ought we to do?” (Edith, Kate, Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Janis Kelly, Jenny Wren, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris0:38
16The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. How Beautifully Blue the Sky
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 10 “How beautifully blue the sky” (Girls, Mabel, Frederic)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Janis Kelly, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:11
17The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Stay, We Must Not Lose Our Senses
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 11. “Stay, We Must Not Lose Our Senses” (Frederic, Girls)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
librettist:
William Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 11. “Stay, we must not lose our senses”… “Here’s a first-rate opportunity” (Frederic, Girls, Pirates)
Alexander Oliver, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris1:28
18The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Hold, Monsters!
baritone vocals [Major-General Stanley]:
Keith Michell (actor)
baritone vocals [Samuel]:
Brian Donlan (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 12. “Hold, Monsters!” (Mabel, Samuel, Girls, Major-General, Pirates)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Janis Kelly, Brian Donlan, Keith Michell, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris0:49
19The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General
baritone vocals [Major-General Stanley]:
Keith Michell (actor)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 13. “I am the very model of a modern Major-General” (Major-General, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Keith Michell, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:59
20The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Dialogue 5
[dialogue]2:29
21The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. Oh, Men of Dark and Dismal Fate
baritone vocals [Major-General Stanley]:
Keith Michell (actor)
baritone vocals [Samuel]:
Brian Donlan (operatic bass)
bass-baritone vocals [The Pirate King]:
Peter Allen (Australian singer‐songwriter)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
contralto vocals [Ruth]:
Gillian Knight (mezzo-soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, Finale No. 14 “Oh, men of dark and dismal fate …” (Mabel, Edith, Kate, Frederic, Samuel, Pirate King, Major-General, Ruth, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Keith Michell, Peter Allen, Brian Donlan, Gillian Knight, Alexander Oliver, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris8:21
22The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Introduction
spoken vocals:
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (actor)
visual appearances:
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (actor)
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.1:21
23The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Oh, Dry the Glist’ning Tear
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 15. “Oh, dry the glist’ning tear” (Mabel, Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Janis Kelly, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:30
24The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Dialogue 1
[dialogue]2:17
25The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Then, Frederic, Let Your Escort Lion-Hearted
baritone vocals [Major-General Stanley]:
Keith Michell (actor)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 16. “Then, Frederic, Let Your Escort Lion-Hearted” (Frederic, Major-General)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Keith Michell, Alexander Oliver, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris0:21
26The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. When the Foeman Bares His Steel
baritone vocals [Major-General Stanley]:
Keith Michell (actor)
bass vocals [Sergeant of Police]:
Paul Hudson (operatic bass singer and actor)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Edith]:
Kate Flowers (soprano)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 17. “When the foeman bares his steel” (Mabel, Edith, Sergeant, Policemen, Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Paul Hudson, Janis Kelly, Kate Flowers, Keith Michell, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris5:03
27The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Now for the Pirates’ Lair
bass-baritone vocals [The Pirate King]:
Peter Allen (Australian singer‐songwriter)
contralto vocals [Ruth]:
Gillian Knight (mezzo-soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 18 “Now for the Pirates’ Lair!…” (Frederic, Ruth, Pirate King)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Alexander Oliver, Peter Allen, Gillian Knight, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris1:24
28The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold
bass-baritone vocals [The Pirate King]:
Peter Allen (Australian singer‐songwriter)
contralto vocals [Ruth]:
Gillian Knight (mezzo-soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 19 “When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold” (Ruth, Frederic, Pirate King)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Gillian Knight, Alexander Oliver, Peter Allen, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris3:07
29The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Dialogue 2
[dialogue]1:18
30The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Away, Away! My Heart’s on Fire!
bass-baritone vocals [The Pirate King]:
Peter Allen (Australian singer‐songwriter)
contralto vocals [Ruth]:
Gillian Knight (mezzo-soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 20. “Away, away, my heart’s on fire” (Ruth, Frederic, Pirate King)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Peter Allen, Gillian Knight, Alexander Oliver, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris1:31
31The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. All Is Prep’red, Your Gallant Crew Await You
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 21 “All Is Prepar’d; Your Gallant Crew Await You” (Mabel, Frederic)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Janis Kelly, Alexander Oliver, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris1:12
32The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Stay, Fred’ric, Stay!
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 22. “Stay, Fred’ric stay!…” (Mabel, Frederic, Ensemble)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Janis Kelly, Alexander Oliver, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris4:41
33The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. No, I’ll Be Brave
bass vocals [Sergeant of Police]:
Paul Hudson (operatic bass singer and actor)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 23. “No, I’ll be brave…” (Mabel, Sergeant, Policemen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Janis Kelly, Paul Hudson, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris3:03
34The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. When a Felon’s Not Engaged in His Employment
bass vocals [Sergeant of Police]:
Paul Hudson (operatic bass singer and actor)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 24. “When a felon’s not engaged in his employment” (Sergeant, Policemen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Paul Hudson, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:03
35The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. A Rollicking Band of Pirates We
bass vocals [Sergeant of Police]:
Paul Hudson (operatic bass singer and actor)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 25. “A Rollicking Band of Pirates We” (Sergeant, Pirates, Policemen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Paul Hudson, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris0:47
36The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. With Cat-Like Tread
baritone vocals [Samuel]:
Brian Donlan (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 26. “With cat-like tread, upon our prey we steal” (Samuel, Pirates, Policemen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Brian Donlan, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris2:43
37The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Hush, Hush, Not a Word!
baritone vocals [Major-General Stanley]:
Keith Michell (actor)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II, no. 27. “Hush! Hush! Not a word” (Frederic, Pirate King, Major-General, Policemen, Pirates)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Alexander Oliver, Keith Michell, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris1:08
38The Pirates of Penzance: Act II. Sighing Softly to the River
baritone vocals [Major-General Stanley]:
Keith Michell (actor)
bass vocals [Sergeant of Police]:
Paul Hudson (operatic bass singer and actor)
bass-baritone vocals [The Pirate King]:
Peter Allen (Australian singer‐songwriter)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
contralto vocals [Ruth]:
Gillian Knight (mezzo-soprano)
soprano vocals [Mabel]:
Janis Kelly (soprano)
tenor vocals [Frederic]:
Alexander Oliver (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Faris (conductor)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II Finale, no. 28 “Now What Is This” (Major General, Pirate King, Frederic, Mabel, Sergeant, Ruth, Pirates, Girls, Policemen)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act II
Keith Michell, Janis Kelly, Alexander Oliver, Peter Allen, Paul Hudson, Gillian Knight, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris10:35
39The Pirates of Penzance: Featurette
shot in:
Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
spoken vocals:
Peter Allen (Australian singer‐songwriter) (in 1982), Judith de Paul (in 1982), Michael Geliot (in 1982) and Keith Michell (actor) (in 1982)
visual appearances:
Peter Allen (Australian singer‐songwriter) (in 1982), Judith de Paul (in 1982), Michael Geliot (in 1982) and Keith Michell (actor) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Shepperton Film Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982)
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance
Judith de Paul, Peter Allen, Keith Michell, Michael Geliot17:05

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distributed by:Universal Studios (UK) Ltd
copyrighted (©) by:Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd. (in 1982)
Universal Studios (UK) Ltd (in 2004)
ASIN:UK: B0006M4SLE [info]