12 of the Greatest Comic Operas of all Time

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1▼DVD-Video: The Gondoliers
#	Title	Artist	Length
1	The Gondoliers: Introduction spoken vocals: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. visual appearances: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.	Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.	3:15
2	The Gondoliers: Overture – Titles orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers: Overture composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers	London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:01
3	The Gondoliers, Act I: “List and Learn” baritone vocals [Antonio]: Peter Savidge baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell bass vocals [Giorgio]: Alan Watt choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus mezzo-soprano vocals [Tessa]: Fiona Kimm mezzo-soprano vocals [Vittoria]: Anne Nichols soprano vocals [Fiametta]: Lydia Carter soprano vocals [Gianetta]: Nan Christie tenor vocals [Francesco]: Mark Dublin tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I: "List and Learn" (Fiametta, Ladies chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Lydia Carter, Mark Dublin, Tom McDonnell, Peter Savidge, Alan Watt, Anne Nichols, Francis Egerton, Fiona Kimm, Nan Christie, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	15:13
4	The Gondoliers, Act I: “From the Sunny Spanish Shore” baritone vocals [Luiz]: Christopher Booth-Jones baritone vocals [The Duke of Plaza-Toro]: Eric Shilling contralto vocals [The Duchess of Plaza-Toro]: Anne Collins soprano vocals [Casilda]: Sandra Dugdale orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I: "From the Sunny Spanish Shore" (Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Luiz) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Eric Shilling, Anne Collins, Sandra Dugdale, Christopher Booth-Jones, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:36
5	The Gondoliers, Act I: Dialogue 1 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	1:56
6	The Gondoliers, Act I: “In Enterprise of Martial Kind” baritone vocals [The Duke of Plaza-Toro]: Eric Shilling choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers: Act I: "In Enterprise of The Martial Kind" (Duke, Casilda, Duchess, Luiz) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Eric Shilling, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:38
7	The Gondoliers, Act I: “O Rapture, When Alone Together” baritone vocals [Luiz]: Christopher Booth-Jones choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus soprano vocals [Casilda]: Sandra Dugdale orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I: "O Rapture, When Alone Together" (Casilda, Luiz) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Sandra Dugdale, Christopher Booth-Jones, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:59
8	The Gondoliers, Act I: Dialogue 2 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	1:51
9	The Gondoliers, Act I: “There Was a Time” baritone vocals [Luiz]: Christopher Booth-Jones choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus soprano vocals [Casilda]: Sandra Dugdale orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I: "There Was a Time, a Time Forever Gone" (Luiz, Casilda) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Christopher Booth-Jones, Sandra Dugdale, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	3:28
10	The Gondoliers, Act I: Dialogue 3 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	1:35
11	The Gondoliers, Act I: “I Stole the Prince” baritone vocals [Luiz]: Christopher Booth-Jones baritone vocals [The Duke of Plaza-Toro]: Eric Shilling bass-baritone vocals [Don Alhambra del Bolero]: Keith Michell choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus contralto vocals [The Duchess of Plaza-Toro]: Anne Collins soprano vocals [Casilda]: Sandra Dugdale orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers: Act I: "I Stole the Prince" (Don Alhambra, Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Luiz) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Keith Michell, Eric Shilling, Anne Collins, Sandra Dugdale, Christopher Booth-Jones, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:13
12	The Gondoliers, Act I: Dialogue 4 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	1:05
13	The Gondoliers, Act I: “But, Bless My Heart” bass-baritone vocals [Don Alhambra del Bolero]: Keith Michell choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus soprano vocals [Casilda]: Sandra Dugdale orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I: "But, Bless My Heart" (Casilda, Don Alhambra) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Sandra Dugdale, Keith Michell, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	0:53
14	The Gondoliers, Act I: “Try Me Life-Long” baritone vocals [Luiz]: Christopher Booth-Jones baritone vocals [The Duke of Plaza-Toro]: Eric Shilling bass-baritone vocals [Don Alhambra del Bolero]: Keith Michell contralto vocals [The Duchess of Plaza-Toro]: Anne Collins soprano vocals [Casilda]: Sandra Dugdale orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I: "Try We Life-Long" (Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Luiz, Grand Inquisitor) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Eric Shilling, Anne Collins, Sandra Dugdale, Christopher Booth-Jones, Keith Michell, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:01
15	The Gondoliers, Act I: “Bridegroom and Bride” / “When a Merry Maiden Marries” choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus mezzo-soprano vocals [Tessa]: Fiona Kimm orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I: "Bridegroom and Bride" (Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I recording of: The Gondoliers: Act I: no. 9a. “When a Merry Maiden Marries” (Tessa) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act I	Fiona Kimm, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	3:46
16	The Gondoliers, Act I: Dialogue 5 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	3:23
17	The Gondoliers, Act I: “Kind Sir, You Cannot Have the Heart” bass-baritone vocals [Don Alhambra del Bolero]: Keith Michell soprano vocals [Gianetta]: Nan Christie orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I Finale: “Kind Sir, You Cannot Have the Heart” (Gianetta) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers, Act I Finale: “Kind Sir, You Cannot Have the Heart…” (Ensemble)	Nan Christie, Keith Michell, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	3:05
18	The Gondoliers, Act I: “Then One of Us” baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus mezzo-soprano vocals [Tessa]: Fiona Kimm soprano vocals [Gianetta]: Nan Christie tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act I Finale: “Then One of Us Will Be a Queen” (Marco, Giuseppe, Gianetta, Tessa) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers, Act I Finale: “Kind Sir, You Cannot Have the Heart…” (Ensemble)	Francis Egerton, Tom McDonnell, Nan Christie, Fiona Kimm, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	10:55
19	The Gondoliers, Act II: Introduction spoken vocals: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. visual appearances: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.	Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.	1:34
20	The Gondoliers, Act II: “Of Happiness the Very Pith” baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act II: "Oh Happiness the Very Pith in Barataria" (Marco, Giuseppe, Male Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Francis Egerton, Tom McDonnell, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:08
21	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 1 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	1:03
22	The Gondoliers, Act II: “Rising Early in the Morning” baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act II: "Rising Early in the Morning" (Giuseppe, Male Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Tom McDonnell, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:55
23	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 2 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	0:29
24	The Gondoliers, Act II: “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers: Act II, no. 13, Song: “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” (Marco) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Francis Egerton, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	3:10
25	The Gondoliers, Act II: “Here We Are at the Risk” baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus mezzo-soprano vocals [Tessa]: Fiona Kimm mezzo-soprano vocals [Vittoria]: Anne Nichols soprano vocals [Fiametta]: Lydia Carter soprano vocals [Gianetta]: Nan Christie tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act II: “Here We Are, at the Risk of Our Lives…” (Fiametta, Vittoria, Ladies Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Lydia Carter, Anne Nichols, Tom McDonnell, Fiona Kimm, Nan Christie, Francis Egerton, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	3:11
26	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 3 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	0:20
27	The Gondoliers, Act II: “Dance a Cachucha” choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers: Act II, No. 15, Chorus, “Dance a Cachucha” (Company) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:51
28	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 4 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	1:48
29	The Gondoliers, Act II: “There Lived a King” baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell bass-baritone vocals [Don Alhambra del Bolero]: Keith Michell tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act II: "There Lived a King" (Don Alhambra, Marco, Giuseppe) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Keith Michell, Francis Egerton, Tom McDonnell, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	3:04
30	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 5 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	2:39
31	The Gondoliers, Act II: “In a Contemplative Fashion” baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell mezzo-soprano vocals [Tessa]: Fiona Kimm soprano vocals [Gianetta]: Nan Christie tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers: Act II: “In a Contemplative Fashion” (Gianetta, Tessa, Marco, Giuseppe) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Francis Egerton, Tom McDonnell, Nan Christie, Fiona Kimm, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:21
32	The Gondoliers, Act II: “With Ducal Pomp” baritone vocals [The Duke of Plaza-Toro]: Eric Shilling choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus contralto vocals [The Duchess of Plaza-Toro]: Anne Collins orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act II: "With Ducal Pomp and Ducal Pride" (Duke, Duchess, Male Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Eric Shilling, Anne Collins, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:52
33	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 6 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	1:23
34	The Gondoliers, Act II: “On the Day When I Was Wedded” contralto vocals [The Duchess of Plaza-Toro]: Anne Collins orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act II: "On the Day When I Was Wedded" (Duchess) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Anne Collins, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:22
35	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 7 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	0:47
36	The Gondoliers, Act II: “To Help Unhappy Commoners” baritone vocals [The Duke of Plaza-Toro]: Eric Shilling contralto vocals [The Duchess of Plaza-Toro]: Anne Collins orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act II: “To Help Unhappy Commoners…” (Duke, Duchess) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Eric Shilling, Anne Collins, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	3:02
37	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 8 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	2:48
38	The Gondoliers, Act II: “I Am a Courtier Grave and Serious” baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell baritone vocals [The Duke of Plaza-Toro]: Eric Shilling contralto vocals [The Duchess of Plaza-Toro]: Anne Collins soprano vocals [Casilda]: Sandra Dugdale tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers: Act II, No. 21, Gavotte, “I am A Courtier, Grave and Serious”, (Duke, Duchess, Casilda, Marco and Giuseppe) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers: Act II	Eric Shilling, Anne Collins, Sandra Dugdale, Francis Egerton, Tom McDonnell, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:35
39	The Gondoliers, Act II: Dialogue 9 video director: Dave Heather	[dialogue]	0:29
40	The Gondoliers, Act II: “Here Is a Case Unprecedented” / Credits baritone vocals [Giuseppe Palmieri]: Tom McDonnell baritone vocals [Luiz]: Christopher Booth-Jones baritone vocals [The Duke of Plaza-Toro]: Eric Shilling bass-baritone vocals [Don Alhambra del Bolero]: Keith Michell choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus contralto vocals [The Duchess of Plaza-Toro]: Anne Collins mezzo-soprano vocals [Tessa]: Fiona Kimm soprano vocals [Casilda]: Sandra Dugdale soprano vocals [Gianetta]: Nan Christie tenor vocals [Marco Palmieri]: Francis Egerton orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy video director: Dave Heather recording of: The Gondoliers, Act II: “Here Is a Case Unprecedented” (Casilda, Gianetta, Tessa, Marco, Giuseppe, Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: The Gondoliers, Act II: “Here Is a Case Unprecedented…” (Ensemble) (Quintet and Finale)	Francis Egerton, Tom McDonnell, Sandra Dugdale, Nan Christie, Fiona Kimm, Keith Michell, Eric Shilling, Anne Collins, Christopher Booth-Jones, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	8:58

2▼DVD-Video: H.M.S. Pinafore
#	Title	Artist	Length
1	H.M.S. Pinafore: Introduction spoken vocals: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. visual appearances: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.	Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.	3:03
2	H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture – Opening Titles orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore	London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	0:51
3	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. We Sail the Ocean Blue choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 1, Chorus, “We Sail the Ocean Blue” (Sailors) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:06
4	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Hail! Men-o’-War’s Men contralto vocals [Little Buttercup]: Della Jones orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, Recitative and Song “Hail! Men-o’-War’s Men” / “I’m Called Little Buttercup” (Buttercup, Boatswain) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Della Jones, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:02
5	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Dialogue 1	[dialogue]	1:31
6	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. But Tell Me Who’s the Youth contralto vocals [Little Buttercup]: Della Jones orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 2a “But Tell Me Who’s the Youth” (Buttercup, Boatswain) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Della Jones, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	0:26
7	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. The Nightingale Sighed for the Moon’s Bright Ray choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus contralto vocals [Little Buttercup]: Della Jones tenor vocals [Ralph Rackstraw]: Michael Bulman orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 3 “The Nightingale” (Ralph, Sailors) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Michael Bulman, Della Jones, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:57
8	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. A Maiden Fair to See tenor vocals [Ralph Rackstraw]: Michael Bulman orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 3a “A Maiden Fair to See” (Ralph, Sailors) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Michael Bulman, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:45
9	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Dialogue 2	[dialogue]	0:55
10	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. My Gallant Crew, Good-Morning baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 4 “My Gallant Crew, Good Morning…” (Captain, Sailors) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Peter Marshall, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:15
11	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Sir, You Are Sad baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall contralto vocals [Little Buttercup]: Della Jones orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 4a “Sir, You Are Sad” (Buttercup, Captain) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Della Jones, Peter Marshall, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:35
12	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Sorry Her Lot Who Loves Too Well soprano vocals [Josephine]: Meryl Drower orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 5 “Sorry Her Lot Who Loves Too Well” (Josephine) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Meryl Drower, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:49
13	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Dialogue 3	[dialogue]	1:11
14	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Over the Bright Blue Sea choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 6 “Over the Bright Blue Sea” (Female Relatives) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	0:37
15	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Sir Joseph’s Barge Is Seen choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 7 “Sir Joseph’s Barge Is Seen…” (Sailors, Female Relatives) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:53
16	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Now Give Three Cheers baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall baritone vocals [Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.]: Frankie Howerd choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus mezzo-soprano vocals [Hebe]: Anne Mason orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 8. “Now Give Three Cheers…” (Captain, Sir Joseph, Cousin Hebe and Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Frankie Howerd, Peter Marshall, Anne Mason, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:23
17	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. When I Was a Lad baritone vocals [Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.]: Frankie Howerd choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 9, “When I Was a Lad” (Sir Joseph) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Frankie Howerd, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:37
18	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Dialogue 4	[dialogue]	4:22
19	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. For I Hold That on the Seas baritone vocals [Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.]: Frankie Howerd orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 9a “For I Hold That on the Seas” (Sir Joseph, Cousin Hebe, Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Frankie Howerd, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	0:19
20	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Dialogue 5	[dialogue]	1:20
21	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. A British Tar Is A baritone vocals [Bill Bobstay]: Gordon Sandison bass vocals [Bob Becket]: [unknown] choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus tenor vocals [Ralph Rackstraw]: Michael Bulman orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 10 “A British Tar” (Ralph, Boatswain, Carpenter’s Mate, Sailors) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Michael Bulman, Gordon Sandison, [unknown], Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:08
22	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Dialogue 6	[dialogue]	2:37
23	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Refrain, Audacious Tar soprano vocals [Josephine]: Meryl Drower tenor vocals [Ralph Rackstraw]: Michael Bulman orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 11 “Refrain, Audacious Tar” (Josephine, Ralph) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Meryl Drower, Michael Bulman, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:56
24	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I. Can I Survive This Overbearing bass-baritone vocals [Dick Deadeye]: Alan Watt choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus mezzo-soprano vocals [Hebe]: Anne Mason soprano vocals [Josephine]: Meryl Drower tenor vocals [Ralph Rackstraw]: Michael Bulman orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I Finale, no. 12 “Can I Survive This Overbearing?…” (Ensemble) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: W.S. Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I	Michael Bulman, Alan Watt, Meryl Drower, Anne Mason, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	8:41
25	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Introduction spoken vocals: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. visual appearances: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.	Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.	1:51
26	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Fair Moon, to Thee I Sing baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 13 “Fair Moon, to Thee I Sing” (Captain) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Peter Marshall, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	3:34
27	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Dislogue 1	[dialogue]	1:38
28	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Things Are Seldom What They Seem baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall contralto vocals [Little Buttercup]: Della Jones orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 14 “Things Are Seldom What They Seem” (Buttercup, Captain) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Della Jones, Peter Marshall, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:42
29	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Dialogue 2	[dialogue]	1:52
30	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. The Hours Creep on Apace soprano vocals [Josephine]: Meryl Drower orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 15 “The Hours Creep on Apace…” (Josephine) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Meryl Drower, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	4:26
31	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Dialogue 3	[dialogue]	1:03
32	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Never Mind the Why and Wherefore baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall baritone vocals [Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.]: Frankie Howerd soprano vocals [Josephine]: Meryl Drower orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 16 “Never Mind the Why and Wherefore” (Josephine, Captain, Sir Joseph) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Peter Marshall, Frankie Howerd, Meryl Drower, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:34
33	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Dialogue 4	[dialogue]	1:09
34	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Kind Captain, I’ve Important Information baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall bass-baritone vocals [Dick Deadeye]: Alan Watt orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 17 “Kind Captain, I’ve Important Information” (Captain, Dick Deadeye) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Alan Watt, Peter Marshall, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:02
35	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Dialogue 5	[dialogue]	0:26
36	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Carefully on Tip-Toe Stealing baritone vocals [Bill Bobstay]: Gordon Sandison baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall baritone vocals [Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.]: Frankie Howerd bass-baritone vocals [Dick Deadeye]: Alan Watt choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus mezzo-soprano vocals [Hebe]: Anne Mason soprano vocals [Josephine]: Meryl Drower tenor vocals [Ralph Rackstraw]: Michael Bulman orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 18 “Carefully on Tiptoe Stealing” / “Hold! Pretty Daughter of Mine” / “He is an Englishman” / “In Uttering a Reprobation” / “My Pain and My Distress”(Dick Deadeye, Captain, Ralph, Josephine, Boatswain, Sir Joseph, Hebe, Sailors, Ensemble) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Alan Watt, Peter Marshall, Michael Bulman, Meryl Drower, Gordon Sandison, Frankie Howerd, Anne Mason, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	6:34
37	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Dialogue 6	[dialogue]	1:58
38	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Farewell, My Own baritone vocals [Bill Bobstay]: Gordon Sandison baritone vocals [Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.]: Frankie Howerd bass-baritone vocals [Dick Deadeye]: Alan Watt choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus mezzo-soprano vocals [Hebe]: Anne Mason tenor vocals [Ralph Rackstraw]: Michael Bulman orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 19 “Farewell, My Own” (Ralph, Josephine, Sir Joseph, Buttercup, Chorus) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Michael Bulman, Frankie Howerd, Gordon Sandison, Alan Watt, Anne Mason, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	2:25
39	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. A Many Years Ago choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus contralto vocals [Little Buttercup]: Della Jones orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, no. 20 “My Pain and My Distress” / “A Many Years Ago” (Sir Joseph, Buttercup, Company) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Della Jones, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	1:35
40	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Dialogue 7	[dialogue]	2:52
41	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Oh Joy! Oh Rapture Unforeseen baritone vocals [Captain Corcoran]: Peter Marshall baritone vocals [Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.]: Frankie Howerd choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus contralto vocals [Little Buttercup]: Della Jones mezzo-soprano vocals [Hebe]: Anne Mason soprano vocals [Josephine]: Meryl Drower tenor vocals [Ralph Rackstraw]: Michael Bulman orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra conductor: Alexander Faris chorus master: John McCarthy recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II, No. 21, Finale, “Oh Joy, Oh Rapture Unforeseen” (Josephine, Ralph, Hebe, Dick, Captain Corcoran, Buttercup, Sir Joseph, Company) lyricist: W.S. Gilbert composer: Arthur Sullivan librettist: William Gilbert part of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II	Michael Bulman, Meryl Drower, Peter Marshall, Della Jones, Frankie Howerd, Anne Mason, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Faris	4:27
42	H.M.S. Pinafore: Act II. Featurette spoken vocals: Judith de Paul, Alexander Faris, Terry Gilbert and Frankie Howerd visual appearances: Judith de Paul, Alexander Faris, Terry Gilbert, Frankie Howerd and George Walker	Judith de Paul, Frankie Howerd, Alexander Faris, Terry Gilbert	20:24

3▶DVD-Video: Iolanthe

4▶DVD-Video: The Mikado

5▶DVD-Video: Patience

6▶DVD-Video: The Sorcerer

7▶DVD-Video: The Pirates of Penzance

8▶DVD-Video: Princess Ida

9▶DVD-Video: Ruddigore

10▶DVD-Video: Trial by Jury & Cox & Box

11▶DVD-Video: The Yeomen of the Guard

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