Gilbert & Sullivan opera : an assessment / by Audrey Williamson.

Author/creator Williamson, Audrey
Format Book
EditionRevised version.
Publication InfoLondon ; Boston : Marion Boyars, 1982.
Descriptionxii, 292 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Biography and background -- Beginnings: Cox and Box and Thespis -- The first success: Trial by Jury-- The Sorcerer -- The first furore: H.M.S. Pinafore -- The Pirates of Penzance -- The first Savoy opera: Patience -- Iolanthe -- Princess Ida -- The Mikado -- Ruddigore -- The Yeomen of the Guard -- The Gondoliers -- The end: Utopia Limited and The Grand Duke -- Tradition and the future.
Abstract Traces the history of the Gilbert and Sullivan partnership, critically examines each of their works, and discusses specific productions of the operas.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 81071899
ISBN0714527661

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML410.S95 W489 1982 ✔ Available Place Hold