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The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan represents a monumental anthology that captures the fin-de-siècle brilliance of two of Victorian England's most influential theatrical luminaries. This robust collection traverses the vibrant landscape of satire, whimsy, and social commentary woven through operettas that ranged from the comedically absurd to subtly profound, each piece reflecting the unique stylistic signatures of its creators. From the delicate parody in "H.M.S. Pinafore" to the ...

List and learn, ye dainty roses, Roses white and roses red, Why we bind you into posies Ere your morning bloom has fled. By a law of maiden's making, Accents of a heart that's aching, Even though that heart be breaking, Should by maiden be unsaid: Though they love with love exceeding, They must seem to be unheeding- Go ye then and do their pleading, Roses white and roses red!

"If Doughty Deeds, May Lady Please" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1866. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, eight choral works and oratorios, two ballets, incidental music to several plays, and numerous hymns and church pieces. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed wor...

"My Dearest Heart" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1876. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, eight choral works and oratorios, two ballets, incidental music to several plays, and numerous hymns and church pieces. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of music ever ...

"Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here" is an American popular song first published in 1917. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, eight choral works and oratorios, two ballets, incidental music to several plays, and numerous hymns and church pieces. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed...

“The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty” is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1879. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and the composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900). Together they collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896 which are still performed and loved today. Among their most famous works are 'H.M.S. Pinafore', 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'The Mikado...

"The Lost Chord" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1877. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, eight choral works and oratorios, two ballets, incidental music to several plays, and numerous hymns and church pieces. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of music ever co...

"Let Me Dream Again" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1876. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, eight choral works and oratorios, two ballets, incidental music to several plays, and numerous hymns and church pieces. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of music eve...

“The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel” is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1896. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and the composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900). Together they collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896 which are still performed and loved today. Among their most famous works are 'H.M.S. Pinafore', 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'The Mikado'. Class...

“The Rose of Persia; or, The Story-Teller and the Slave” is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1899. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and the composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900). Together they collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896 which are still performed and loved today. Among their most famous works are 'H.M.S. Pinafore', 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'Th...

The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan is a masterful anthology that encapsulates the spirit of Victorian-era theater, showcasing the duo's renowned comic operas. The collection embodies themes ranging from satire of social customs to sharp commentary on politics, all wrapped in elaborate wordplay and virtuosic musicality. Each play serves as a timeless critique of British society, highlighted through an array of styles from whimsical light opera to witty parlance and earnest dialogue....