Zed And Two Noughts, A [Remastered] - Zoo Orchestra (The)

Advantages: The pivotal opera in the G&S catalogue
Disadvantages: Rather lightweight compared with what was to follow

...and bright. This performance is coupled with a recording of “The Zoo”, a one-act operetta by Sullivan in partnership with librettist Bolton Rowe (the pen name of B.C. Stephenson). “Trial By Jury” had been a considerable success some months earlier and this one opened at the St. James's Theatre on June 5, 1875. After a brief run and an even briefer revival in 1879, the opera was not given again in Sullivan's lifetime. The manuscript was thought lost until found in a bank vault. This performance was recorded in 1978. THE SORCERER - Gilbert & Sullivan (1966) The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Conducted by Isidore Godfrey Soloists: John Reed (John Wellington Wells); David Palmer (Alexis) Donald Adams (Sir Marmaduke); Valerie Masterson (Aline) Christine Palmer (Lady Sangazure); Ann Hood (Constance) THE ZOO... Read review

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Advantages: The first Moody Blues concept album. Is this what started prog rock?
Disadvantages: Perhaps a little dated - but it is 40 years old!

...in a quite childlike way. The orchestra takes up the theme of the later part of the track leading to 4. Lunch Break *** The orchestral introduction again typifies the 60s film score writing but ushers in the rocker 'Peak Hour' from John Lodge accompanied by the other members of the band on descant vocals. Synthesisers, chiming guitars and driving drum refrains begin to hint at the Moodys 'Wall of Sound' of the future. There are also mystical overtones that foretell other albums. 5. The Afternoon ***** Two songs here led by Justin Hayward's 'Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?)' This has a plaintive verse with a haunting synthesiser accompaniment given a rhythmic up beat chorus. Again the tone is reflective of the human condition and taking pleasures and enjoyment as they are presented. This leads to the John Lodge song 'Time To Get... Read review

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Advantages: great big band music
Disadvantages: none

...Choo Choo In the Mood Little brown jug Pennsylvania 65000 They also play; The White cliffs of Dover Swing low, sweet chariot Two o'clock jump Any other information? The Glenn Miller Orchestra also has a vocal group called the Moonlight Serenaders, where their harmonies have become somewhat special with the band. There is also the Uptown Gang that is a group within the Glenn Miller Orchestra that is some of the finest jazz players in the UK. The Glenn Miller Orchestra also have had some if the original Glenn Miller band play with them on tour across the world, these include Zech Zarchy and Willie Shwatz before they passed away. The Orchestra has played at many venues across the UK; these include the Edinburough Jazz Festival, Leeds Castle, Smithfield Market and the VE Celebration in Portsmouth. They have also played... Read review

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