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Gilbert & Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance

©℗ 1993 Telarc
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 1. Opening Chorus of Pirates and Solo 'Pour, Oh Pour, the Pirate Sherry'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    1. Opening Chorus of Pirates and Solo 'Pour, Oh Pour, the Pirate Sherry'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 2. Song 'When Fred'ric Was a Little Lad'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    2. Song 'When Fred'ric Was a Little Lad'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 3. Song 'Oh, Better Far to Live and Die'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    3. Song 'Oh, Better Far to Live and Die'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 4. Recitative and Duet 'Oh! False One, You Have Deceived Me'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    4. Recitative and Duet 'Oh! False One, You Have Deceived Me'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 5. Chorus of Girls 'Climbing over Rocky Mountain'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    5. Chorus of Girls 'Climbing over Rocky Mountain'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 6. Recitative 'Stop, Ladies, Pray!'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    6. Recitative 'Stop, Ladies, Pray!'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 7. Song 'Oh! Is There Not One Maiden Breast'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    7. Song 'Oh! Is There Not One Maiden Breast'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 8. Song 'Poor Wand'ring One'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    8. Song 'Poor Wand'ring One'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 9. Chorus of Girls 'What Ought We to Do, Gentle Sisters, Say!'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    9. Chorus of Girls 'What Ought We to Do, Gentle Sisters, Say!'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 10. Duet 'How Beautifully Blue the Sky'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    10. Duet 'How Beautifully Blue the Sky'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 11. Solo with Chorus 'Stay, We Must Not Lose Our Senses'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    11. Solo with Chorus 'Stay, We Must Not Lose Our Senses'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 12. Recitative 'Hold, Monsters!'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    12. Recitative 'Hold, Monsters!'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 13. Song 'I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    13. Song 'I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • 14. Finale 'Oh! Men of Dark and Dismal Fate'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    14. Finale 'Oh! Men of Dark and Dismal Fate'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 1. Introduction and Solo 'Oh! Dry the Glist'ning Tear'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 1. Introduction and Solo 'Oh! Dry the Glist'ning Tear'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 2. Recitative 'Now, Frederic, Let Your Escort Lion-Hearted'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 2. Recitative 'Now, Frederic, Let Your Escort Lion-Hearted'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 3. Chorus with Solos 'When the Foeman Bares His Steel'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 3. Chorus with Solos 'When the Foeman Bares His Steel'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 4. Recitative and Trio 'Now for the Pirates' Lair!'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 4. Recitative and Trio 'Now for the Pirates' Lair!'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 5. Trio 'When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 5. Trio 'When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 6. Trio 'Away, Away, My Heart's on Fire!'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 6. Trio 'Away, Away, My Heart's on Fire!'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 7. Recitative and Duet 'All Is Prepared! Your Gallant Crew Await You!'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 7. Recitative and Duet 'All Is Prepared! Your Gallant Crew Await You!'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 8. Duet 'Stay, Frederic, Stay!'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 8. Duet 'Stay, Frederic, Stay!'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 9. Recitative 'No, I'll Be Brave! Oh, Family Descent'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 9. Recitative 'No, I'll Be Brave! Oh, Family Descent'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 10. Song 'When a Felon's Not Engaged in His Employment'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 10. Song 'When a Felon's Not Engaged in His Employment'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 11. Solo 'A Rollicking Band of Pirates We'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 11. Solo 'A Rollicking Band of Pirates We'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 12. Solo 'With Cat-Like Tread'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 12. Solo 'With Cat-Like Tread'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 13. Chorus 'Hush! Hush! Not a Word'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 13. Chorus 'Hush! Hush! Not a Word'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993
  • Sullivan • The Pirates of Penzance • Act II • 14. Song and Finale 'Sighing Softly to the River'
    The Pirates of Penzance
    Act II • 14. Song and Finale 'Sighing Softly to the River'    Libretto: William Schwenck Gilbert
    Donald Adams (Bass-baritone), Gillian Knight (Alto), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Julie Gossage (Mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Folwell (Baritone), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Richard Stuart (Baritone), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Sir Charles Mackerras
    Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
    ℗ 1993