With over 200 line drawings by the author. This ultimate book for the millions of Gilbert & Sullivan fans across the country offers the complete text and lyrics of all the operettas of this most original, creative and much-loved musical team. Now both veteran and new fans can catch all the nuances of the quick moving wit, satire and wisdom often missed during performances and on recordings. This book covers all of this dynamic duo's plays including: Thespis, Trial by Jury, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, The Sorcerer, Patience, Utopia, Limited, The Grand Duke, Iolanthe, Princess Ida, The Mikado, Ruddigore, The Yeomen of the Guard and The Gondoliers. Delightful illustrations by W. S. Gilbert adorn the pages, and an introduction by Deems Taylor brings new insight to the text.
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From the Inside Flap
In an age where television and movies seem to be taking over popular culture, the sardonic, playful, intelligent, works of Gibert & Sullivan are a refreshing escape.
The combination of Arthur Sullivan - child prodigy turned noted composer - and William Gilbert - whose career in the military and stint as a barrister predated his true calling as a crafter of caustic wit and dramatic criticism - takes its place in musical theater history alongside creative teams such as Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, George & Ira Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim. These timeless mainstays of the stage can be found everywhere, from high school auditoriums to professional G&S companies all over the world; now the complete works, including a preface by the famed music critic Deems Taylor and charming illustrations by William Gilbert, are collected here in one volume. Find your favorite passages in classics such as The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, Ruddigore and H.M.S. Pinafore. Or, discover and explore lesser known works: Ida; Utopia, Limited; The Yeoman of the Guard and Iolanthe.
The Fourteen Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas:
Thespis
Trial By Jury
The Sorcerer
H.M.S. Pinafore
The Pirates of Penzance
Patience
Iolanthe
princess Ida
The Mikado
Ruddigore
The Yeoman Of The Guard
The Gondoliers
Utopia, Limited
The Grand Duke
From the Back Cover
Complete with illustrations by W.S. Gilbert and a preface by the late music critic Deems Taylor, The Complete Gilbert & Sullivan captures and celebrates the whimsy, the brilliance and the timelessness of some of the best musical theater ever written. Arthur Sullivan and William Gilbert were gifted individuals who combined their talents to bring about one of the greatest creative teams in history - they produced fourteen light operas in all, which continue to delight audiences the world over.
The Pirates Of Penzance
"I am the very model of a modern Major-General,
I've information vegetable, animal & mineral,
I know the kings of England, and I quote the fights historical,
From Marathon to Waterloo, in order categorical;"
The Mikado
"Three little maids from school are we,
Pert as a school-girl well can be,
Filled to the brim with girlish glee,
Three little maids from school!"
H.M.S. Pinafore
"Never mind the why and wherefore,
Love can level ranks, and therefore
I admit the jurisdiction;
Ably you have played your part;
You have carried firm conviction
To my hesitating heart."
And 11 others....
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The most witty and civilized entertainment ever devised.,
This review is from: The Complete Gilbert & Sullivan: Librettos from All Fourteen Operettas (Complete & Unabridged) (Hardcover)
If you are a Savoyard, or even if you know what that means, this jumbo collection is one you will treasure. With a preface by esteemed music critic, Deems Taylor, and illustrations by W. S. Gilbert himself, the complete librettos from all fourteen Gilbert & Sullivan operettas is the perfect companion at a great low price. You'll find yourself humming the Arthur Sullivan melodies as you read "I polished up the handles so carefully," "Let the punishment fit the crime," and "I'm called little Buttercup, Sweet little Buttercup." In one attractive volume are the complete and unabridged texts of "The Mikado," "The Pirates of Penzance, "H.M.S Pinafore," and the eleven other operettas that set a world standard for intelligent musical theatre.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but the Bradley book upstages it.,
By Yi-Peng (Singapore) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Gilbert & Sullivan: Librettos from All Fourteen Operettas (Complete & Unabridged) (Hardcover)
When I compare this edition of the libretto to the Ian Bradley edition of the collected librettos (Oxford), I find that this has more weak points compared to the Bradley book. Of course, both books suffer from inaccuracies in the libretto, but here is a more serious case. Also, the print of the book is a little bit hard to read, because of its age from many years ago. The Bradley book seems to be easier. Yet even despite these shortcomings I am happy to know that you can still sing along to ANY G&S song in here, or find your favourite passage, be it from MIKADO, PIRATES or PINAFORE, or any other opera. But this book still has two advantages to it - containg the librettist's drawings, and its cheaper price compared to the Bradley book. As well as the libretto for the never-before-heard THESPIS opera. Overall, while I am prepared to recommend this to the true Savoyard, I am not really prepared to recommend this to a beginner, except those who cannot afford to spend more money on the Bradley book. Still, this edition is an easy one with which you can live.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful wit and fey drawings,
This review is from: The Complete Gilbert & Sullivan: Librettos from All Fourteen Operettas (Complete & Unabridged) (Hardcover)
I was introduced to G&S by my sixth-grade teacher, mr Miller, who was more interested in music than teaching, and later came to a bad end. I did not, but survived to read the complete libretti (not "librettos"). Gilbertian humour suited my taste, and Sullivan's music was delightful. I used to listen to recordings. There was a time when I could sing from memory a number of the songs, such as "The Duke of Plaza Toro."
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