Arthur Sullivan fu un compositore inglese, celebre per le sue prolifiche collaborazioni operistiche con il drammaturgo W. S. Gilbert. Queste opere congiunte rappresentano un apice della commedia musicale britannica, fondendo con maestria arguzia e melodia. L'influenza di Sullivan si estende oltre il palcoscenico, comprendendo inni e canzoni ampiamente riconosciuti che continuano a risuonare. Il suo vasto catalogo include anche importanti brani orchestrali, corali e da camera, dimostrando una notevole versatilità e profondità in diverse forme musicali.
This volume contains the complete text of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, including "The Mikado", "Patience", "Iolanthe", "The Gondoliers", "The Pirates of Penzance", "The Yeomen of the Guard" and "HMS Pinafore".
This lighthearted comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan has enjoyed great audience appeal since it opened in 1878. This version, with its subtle cuts in the libretto and tasteful song selection, features more simplified harmony for the chorus and in some cases easier keys for teen singers. At a trim 90 minutes, it's a perfect length for today's audiences.
The Seventh Edition incorporates updated figures and data, while also emphasizing current topics of interest--including the severe economic downturn of recent years and the latest developments in economic thinking. It also includes newly refined Learning Objectives that introduce the concepts explored in each chapter, along with new applications and chapter-opening stories related to the most up-to-date developments in economics. Covering both macroeconomics and microeconomics in one concise paperback volume, this book shows readers how to think and act like an economist by showing them how to use economic concepts in their everyday lives and careers.
This timeless comic opera by Arthur Sullivan and William Schwenck Gilbert tells the story of a group of English colonists who attempt to create a utopian society on a remote island in the Pacific. With catchy tunes, clever lyrics, and hilarious characters, this opera is a delight for audiences of all ages. This book includes the libretto, sheet music, and fascinating insights into the creative process behind this beloved work of musical theater.
Princess Ida is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Sullivan and libretto by Gilbert. It satirizes feminist ideals and the women's education movement, and is notable for being the only Gilbert and Sullivan work in which the dialogue is written entirely in blank verse.