Iolanthe has one of the funniest lines in all of Gilbert and Sullivan. As the Peers (as in ... more
the House of Lords) enter, they sing: "Bow! Bow! Ye lower middle classes; Bow! Bow! Ye tradesmen bow ye masses; Blow the Trumpets! Bang the brasses! Tan Taran Tarah Chin Boom!" OK, so you had to have been there; but trust me, it's a riot. Anyway, this "fairy" story parody on the undine theme, about a fairy who loves a mortal, is a typically frothy confection of biting social satire and innocent sentiment. The performance by the D'Oyly Carte company is about as close to the original production as we're likely to get. --David Hurwitz
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Advantages: One of the superlative "five". Quintessentially English. Gilbert and Sullivan at their literary and musical best - and still topical today Disadvantages: None
The operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan are much loved and treasured musical gems from a bygone era. They remain as popular now as they ever were when written over a century ago - as can be seen by the clamour for tickets, the enthusiasm of audiences and the dedication of amateur societies in London, the provinces and around the world. ?Iolanthe? is one of the more popular five (along with ?The Mikado?, ?The Gondoliers?, ?Pirates of Penzance? and ?HMS Pinafore?). Themes from these operas still have the effect of getting toes tapping and promoting whistling whenever they are played.
?Iolanthe? is a fairy tale, set partly in the mythical world of Arcady. It?s staging has always been one of bright and contrasting colours, costumes, scenery and themes. There are the delicate fairies (forever ?tripping hither, tripping thither, no-one knows ...
Advantages: Comfortable, small and friendly. Disadvantages: Not in the city centre if you prefer to be where the action is.
We stayed at Sullivans in March 2007, and will be returning in 2009. This is a 3 star hotel and is fairly typical of the standard. It is not an up-market affair, just a comfortable, friendly hotel with lovely views over the river and the city skyline.The location on Mounts Bay Road is convenient for both the city and the surrounding areas, being on the free Blue Cat bus route. The bus stop is right outside the hotel as is the one for the main bus services. Getting to Fremantle and the local beaches is very straightforward as the hotel is on a main road out of the city. Bicycles are available for free to explore, and the freeway is close by. The hotel has a small car park but there is also a chance of parking on the road nearby.
Sullivans is very popular with Australians as well as overseas visitors. The food is good and reasonable ...
Alexander Young (Tenor); Elsie Morison (Soprano); George Baker (Singer); Ian Wallace (Bass); John Cameron (Baritone)
Orchestra / Ensemble(s)
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus; Pro Arte Orchestra; BBC Symphony Orchestra
Date of Release
05/05/2008
Label / Distributor
Classics for Pleasure / EMI
Pieces in Set
2
Genre(s)
Stage works, Orchestral
Stereo
Stereo
SPAR Code
ADD
EAN
5099921343926
Catalogue Number
213
Work 1
Work Title
Iolanthe (or The Peer and the Peri)
Excerpt(s)
1. Overture 2. ACT 1 - Tripping hither tripping thither 3. Iolanthe 4. Good morrow, good mother 5. Fare thee well attractive stranger 6. Good morrow, good lover; None shall part us 7. Loudly let the trumpet bray (March of the Peers) 8. Entrance of Lord Chancellor; The law is the true embodiment 9. My well-loved Lord and Guardian; Of all the young ladies 10. Nay tempt me not 11. Spurn not the nobly born 12. My Lords it may not be 13. When I went to the Bar as a very young man 14. When darkly looms the day; In babyhood; For riches and rank I do not long 15. ACT 2 - When all night long a chap remains 16. Strephon's a Member of Parliament 17. When Britain really ruled the waves 18. In vain to us you plead 19. Oh foolish fay 20. Tho' p'r'aps I may incur your blame 21. Love, unrequited; When you're lying awake with a dismal headache 22. If you go in, you're sure to win 23. If we're weak enough to tarry 24. My Lord, a suppliant at your feet; He loves if in the bygone years 25. It may not be 26. Soon as we may.
Composer
Sir Arthur (Seymour) Sullivan (1842 - 1900)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1882
Conductor
Malcolm Sargent
Orchestra / Ensemble
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
Orchestra / Ensemble
Pro Arte Orchestra
Main Performer
Alexander Young (Tenor), Elsie Morison (Soprano), George Baker (Singer), Ian Wallace (Bass), John Cameron (Baritone), Malcolm Sargent (Narrator), Marjorie Thomas (Contralto (Female alto)), Monica Sinclair (Mezzo soprano), Owen Brannigan (Bass)
Opera Part(s)
Alexander Young (Earl Tolloller), Elsie Morison (Phyllis), George Baker (Lord Chancellor), Ian Wallace (Earl of Mountararat), John Cameron (Strephon), Malcolm Sargent, Marjorie Thomas (Iolanthe), Monica Sinclair (Queen of the Fairies), Owen Brannigan (Private Willis)
Work 2
Work Title
Overture di ballo
Excerpt(s)
1. Overture di ballo
Composer
Sir Arthur (Seymour) Sullivan (1842 - 1900)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1870 Revised 1889
Conductor
Malcolm Sargent
Orchestra / Ensemble
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Main Performer
Alexander Young (Tenor), Elsie Morison (Soprano), George Baker (Singer), Ian Wallace (Bass), John Cameron (Baritone), Malcolm Sargent (Narrator), Marjorie Thomas (Contralto (Female alto)), Monica Sinclair (Mezzo soprano), Owen Brannigan (Bass)
Opera Part(s)
Alexander Young (Earl Tolloller), Elsie Morison (Phyllis), George Baker (Lord Chancellor), Ian Wallace (Earl of Mountararat), John Cameron (Strephon), Malcolm Sargent, Marjorie Thomas (Iolanthe), Monica Sinclair (Queen of the Fairies), Owen Brannigan (Private Willis)
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