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Savoy Operas (1909)
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Savoy Operas (1909)

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Savoy Operas is a collection of comic operas written by the renowned British duo, W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. First published in 1909, this book features the complete librettos of all 14 operas performed at the Savoy Theatre in London between 1875 and 1896. These include the beloved classics such as The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, and The Mikado. The operas are known for their witty lyrics, catchy tunes, and satirical commentary on Victorian society. Each libretto is accompanied by illustrations and stage directions, providing a glimpse into the original productions. In addition, the book includes an introduction by the authors, offering insights into their creative process and the history of the Savoy Theatre. Savoy Operas is a must-read for fans of musical theater and lovers of classic literature. It captures the essence of Gilbert and Sullivan's genius and showcases their enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 June 2008
Pages
268
ISBN
9781436582971

Savoy Operas is a collection of comic operas written by the renowned British duo, W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. First published in 1909, this book features the complete librettos of all 14 operas performed at the Savoy Theatre in London between 1875 and 1896. These include the beloved classics such as The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, and The Mikado. The operas are known for their witty lyrics, catchy tunes, and satirical commentary on Victorian society. Each libretto is accompanied by illustrations and stage directions, providing a glimpse into the original productions. In addition, the book includes an introduction by the authors, offering insights into their creative process and the history of the Savoy Theatre. Savoy Operas is a must-read for fans of musical theater and lovers of classic literature. It captures the essence of Gilbert and Sullivan's genius and showcases their enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 June 2008
Pages
268
ISBN
9781436582971