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Gilbert and Sullivan

Living in: England

Gilbert and Sullivan refers to the Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the dramatist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the composer Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) and to the works they jointly created. The two men collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896, of which H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado are among the best known.

Gilbert, who wrote the libretti for these operas, created fanciful "topsy-turvy" worlds where each absurdity is taken to its logical conclusion-fairies rub elbows with British lords, flirting is a capital offence, gondoliers ascend to the monarchy, and pirates emerge as noblemen who have gone astray. Sullivan, six years Gilbert's junior, composed the music, contributing memorable melodies that could convey both humour and pathos.(

Their operas have enjoyed broad and enduring international success and are still performed frequently throughout the English-speaking world. Gilbert and Sullivan introduced innovations in content and form that directly influenced the development of musical theatre through the 20th century. The operas have also influenced political discourse, literature, film and television and have been widely parodied and pastiched by humorists. The producer Richard D'Oyly Carte brought Gilbert and Sullivan together and nurtured their collaboration. He built the Savoy Theatre in 1881 to present their joint works (which came to be known as the Savoy Operas) and founded the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, which performed and promoted Gilbert and Sullivan's works for over a century.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Gilbert & Sullivan : Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers : Solo : Songbook & CD : 073999192957 : 0634059432 : 00740215

Gilbert & Sullivan : Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers    onsale

W.S. Gilbert wrote the words, Arthur Sullivan composed the music, and together they revolutionized theatre music in English. This new series presents songs and arias from their timeless operettas, collected by voice type. There are 15-17 songs per volume, with the most famous excerpts being peppered by beautiful, less known choices. The edition includes notes about the plot context of each selection. The piano accompaniments on the companion CDs were recorded by Laura Ward. Includes songs and arias from The Gondoliers, The Grand Duke, Iolanthe, HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, Patience, The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, Ruddigore, The Sorcerer, Utopia Unlimited, The Yeomen of the Guard.

Songlist: When Frederic Was A Lad, To A Garden Full Of Posies, Alone, And Yet Alive, A Lady Fair, Cheerily Carols The Lark, Come Mighty Must!, My Lord, A Suppliant At Your Feet, On The Day When I Was Wedded, Sir Rupert Murgatroyd, When But A Maid Of Fifteen Years, When Our Galland Norman Foes, (I'm Called) Little Buttercup, Were I Thy Bride, When Maiden Loves, She Sits And Sighs, When A Merry Maiden Marries, Silver'd Is The Raven Hair, Oh, Foolish Fay

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Voicing: Solo | 2634b | Songbook & CD | $17.95 | Voice and Piano


Gilbert & Sullivan : Madrigals, Glees and Part Songs : SATB : Songbook : 08763132

Gilbert & Sullivan : Madrigals, Glees and Part Songs

Hidden within the marvelous operas of William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are wonderful madrigals, glees and part songs. They are masterpieces in themselves and can stand on their own. Because they are seldom heard, unless one attends a complete performance of an opera, they have been extracted so they may be accessible to everyone. These treasures are ideal for a variety of occasions and will complement any choral concert. For mixed voices with keyboard.

Songlist: A British Tar, Let's Give Three Cheers, I Hear The Soft Note, Brightly Dawns Our Wedding Day, When The Buds are Blosoming, A Strange Adventure, When a Wooer goes a-wooing, Thank You Gallant Gondolieri, Try We life-long

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Voicing: SATB | 9452b | Songbook | $14.95 | A Cappella


Gilbert & Sullivan : Gilbert & Sullivan Choruses : SATB : Songbook : 884088579517 : 1849385734 : 14037797

Gilbert & Sullivan : Gilbert & Sullivan Choruses

The collaboration of W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan was an instant success, creating works which have been unceasing in their popularity since their first performances. Gilbert's inspired humor combines with Sullivan's charming melodies to create the most memorable music: two master craftsmen pleasing audiences and performers in equal measure. This collection brings together 28 choruses from the operas into one handy volume and also includes The Long Day Closes.

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Voicing: SATB | 10872b | Songbook | $23.95


Gilbert and Sullivan : The Authentic Gilbert & Sullivan Songbook : Solo : Songbook : 9780486234823 : 06-234827

Gilbert and Sullivan : The Authentic Gilbert & Sullivan Songbook    onsale

The largest selection available: 92 songs, uncut, original keys, in piano renderings approved by Sullivan. Favorites and lesser-known fine numbers. Edited with plot and synopsis by James Spero. 3 illustrations. 399 pgs.

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Voicing: Solo | 10665b | Songbook | $24.95 | Voice and Piano


Gilbert and Sullivan : Gilbert and Sullivan : Solo : Songbook : 073999819052 : 0634027549 : 00740142

Gilbert and Sullivan : Gilbert and Sullivan

The masters of English operetta, lyricist/librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan defined the genre and influenced all musical theatre after them. This comprehensive collection in our acclaimed World's Great Classical Music series presents 67 selections from 13 of their collaborations, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. Features arias, duets and ensembles all newly engraved in their original keys for voice and piano, a biography of Gilbert & Sullivan, a plot synopsis for each show, and Gilbert's own illustrations of characters.

Songlist: Mikado's Song, The (THE MIKADO), I Am a Pirate King from The Pirates of Penzance (Sullivan), I'm Called Little Buttercup (HMS PINAFORE), Love Is a Plaintive Song from PATIENCE (A. Sullivan), The Sun, Whose Rays Are All Ablaze from The MIKADO (Sullivan), Twenty Love-Sick Maidens (PATIENCE), We Sail The Ocean Blue (H.M.S. PINAFORE), A Maiden Fair To See (HMS PINAFORE), Fair Moon, to Thee I Sing (HMS PINAFORE), Oh, Is There Not One Maiden Breast (THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE), Rising Early In the Morning (THE GONDOLIERS), Is Life A Boon? (THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD), Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes (THE GONDOLIERS), A Wand'ring Minstrel I (THE MIKADO), Free From His Fetters Grim (THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD), When First My Old, Old Love I Knew (TRIAL BY JURY), When Frederic Was a Little Lad (THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE), To a Garden Full of Posies (RUDDIGORE), Alone, and Yet Alive (THE MIKADO), On The Day When I Was Wedded (THE GONDOLIERS), Were I Thy Bride (THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD), When Maiden Loves, She Sits and Sighs (THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD), When A Merry Maiden Marries (THE GONDOLIERS), Silver'd Is the Raven Hair (PATIENCE), Oh, Foolish Fay (IOLANTHE), Oh, Goddess Wise (PRINCESS IDA), So Ends My Dream (THE GRAND DUKE), Happy Young Heart (THE SORCERER), A Simple Sailor Lowly Born (HMS Pinafore), Sorry Her Lot Who Loves Too Well from HMS PINAFORE (A. Sullivan), and more

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Voicing: Solo | 10839b | Songbook | $22.99 | Voice and Piano


King's Singers : Here's A Howdy Do : SATB : Songbook : 073999585056 : 08758505

King's Singers : Here's A Howdy Do

These inventive settings of eight Gilbert & Sullivan favorites offer a multitude of musical rewards. Brilliant farce, understated spoof and delicate nuance are all present in abundance.

Songlist: A British Tar, Ah Leave Me Not, Brightly Dawns Our Wedding Day, Here's A Howdy Do, Take A Pair of Sparkling Eyes, The Pirate King, The Sun, Whose Rays Are All Ablaze, Tilt Window

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Voicing: SATB | Performed by King's Singers | 6122b | Songbook | $5.95


Individual Folios

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Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Choruses, Vol. 2 : SATB : Gilbert and Sullivan : Songbook : 08718007 : 073999180077 : 0571511961

Gilbert and Sullivan : Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Choruses, Vol. 2

From the Faber Choral Programme Series. Each volume presents a group or groups of compatible pieces designed to form the basis of a block within a choral concert program. Includes: When the buds are blossoming (Ruddigore), The world is but a broken toy (Princess Ida), Try we life-long (The Gondoliers), Strange the views some people hold (The Grand Duke), A nice dilemma (Trial by Jury), Hail Poetry (The Pirates of Penzance). Available: SATB.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 |
08718007


H.M.S. Pinafore: A Choral Salute : SATB : Philip Kern : H.M.S. Pinafore : Sheet Music : 00-16389 : 038081142968

Philip Kern : H.M.S. Pinafore: A Choral Salute

A rousing choral medley from one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most famous operettas that's perfect for today's choirs. Includes three mixed choir numbers and one each for the women ("Never Mind the Why and Wherefore") and men ("We Sail the Ocean Blue"). Piano accompaniment has been especially adapted from the original score and remains true to the orchestral accompaniment.

Arranger: Philip Kern | Musical: H.M.S. Pinafore

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $4.25 | With Piano |
00-16389 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB


The Pirate King : TTB : Emily Crocker : Pirates of Penzance : Sheet Music : 00109719 : 884088793746

Emily Crocker : The Pirate King

Your singers will have a rollicking good time living the pirate life with this setting of the famous song from Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance and the over-the-top satire! Get your audience into the act by inviting them to shout Aarrrr! on cue! Duration: ca. 2:20.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Musical: Pirates of Penzance

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00109719 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


The Pirates of Penzance: Choral Highlights : TTBB : Michael Rosewall : Pirates of Penzance : Sheet Music : 00-39775 : 038081444369

Michael Rosewall : The Pirates of Penzance: Choral Highlights

Let the men be men as they sing this rollicking swashbuckler! Smooth transitions steer the ship through four favorites from the witty G & S operetta, in just under five minutes. Full harmonies, significant solos, sophisticated humor, and a dig-in piano part are sure to impress.

Arranger: Michael Rosewall | Musical: Pirates of Penzance

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-39775


Three Little Maids from School (from <i>The Mikado</i>) : SSA : Sally K. Albrecht : Mikado : Sheet Music : 00-16267 : 038081131993

Sally K. Albrecht : Three Little Maids from School (from The Mikado)

A great SSA arrangement for women's ensembles! Each voice part gets a chance to sing the melody. Straightforward, full-sounding choral arranging. Includes historical notes and background information. Optional staging suggestions with fans featured on alfred.com.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Musical: Mikado

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.05 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-16267


When I First Put This Uniform On : TTB : Lon Beery : Sheet Music : 00-46918 : 038081535678

Lon Beery : When I First Put This Uniform On

Your men's ensemble will adore the patter text and witty humor in this excerpt from Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operetta, Patience. Verses are sung in two-part harmony, with an optional third part added during the chorus. Lon Beery's careful approach to the changing voice ensures that all the guys sing in an appropriate tessitura.

Arranger: Lon Beery

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $2.05 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-46918

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