The pirates of penzance, with music by arthur sullivan and libretto by w. On the coast of cornwall, a gang of pirates play and party as frederic a pirate apprentice reminds the pirate king that his obligation to the gang is soon over. The pirates of penzance, or the slave of duty is een komische opera in twee akten. The doyly carte opera chorus, george cook, isidore godfrey. The complete plays of gilbert and sullivan contents the gondoliers the grand duke h. The story concerns frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tenderhearted pirates. They are meant, instead, to be an educational jumpingoff point to understanding and enjoying the play in any production at any theatre a bit more thoroughly. The pirates of penzance wichita grand opera complete. Based on sullivans autograph, contemporary copyists scores, and both the 1st and 2nd editions of the vocal score, it corrects numerous errors, and features 2 versions of the act ii finale. Pirates of penzance, the synopsis broadway musical.
Mabel all except this gentleman indicating frederic who was a pirate once, but who is out of his indentures to day, and who means to lead a blameless life evermore. During the late 19th century, when the pirates of penzance was first performed, penzance was a peaceful and fashionable seaside town. Frederic celebrates 21 years of age and the end of his apprenticeship to a band of pirates. A fresh take on one of gilbert and sullivans most popular comic operas, this updated version of the pirates of penzance took new york by. The pirates of penzance remains one of gilbert and sullivans most beloved works. The pirates of penzance or the slave of duty libretto gilbert, w. The pirates of penzance with the doyly carte opera featured on omnibus duration. Introduction to the pirates of penzance english national. The two men worked together on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896 and are probably best known for h. An entirely new and original comic opera2 in two acts. Gilbert composed by arthur sullivan privately published by ian c bond at 2 kentisview, kentisbeare, cullompton, ex15 2bs. Pinafore iolanthe the mikado the pirates of penzance princess ida ruddigore the sorcerer thespis trial by jury utopia, limited the yeomen of the guard patience.
With brent carver, jeff hyslop, caralyn tomlin, douglas chamberlain. The pirates of penzance opera guide the atlanta opera. All except this gentleman indicating frederic, who was a pirate once, but who is out of his indentures to day, and who means to lead a blameless life evermore. The pirates of penzance or the slave of duty dramatis personae majorgeneral stanley the pirate king samuel his lieutenant sergeant of police mabel, edith, kate, and isabel general stanleys daughters ruth a pirate maid of all work chorus of pirates, police, and general stanleys daughters act i. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but theres a snag. The pirates of penzance music department uc santa cruz. A rollicking band of pirates we sergeant, pirates, and policemen with catlike tread, upon our prey we steal samuel, pirates, and policemen hush, hush, not a word. The pirates of penzance, in full the pirates of penzance. Though still considered by many to be a wild outpost in deepest cornwall, it had become highly respectable. Gilbert and sullivan were one of the most famous theatrical partnerships of the victorian era. The articles in these study guides are not meant to mirror or interpret any particular productions at the utah shakespeare festival. With kevin kline, angela lansbury, linda ronstadt, george rose.
Conducted by wes kenney postponed per colorado state university policies regarding covid19, all school of music, theatre, and dance events and related activities originally scheduled through may 15, 2020 are either. Due to the ongoing covid19 global pandemic, opera saratoga has been forced to cancel the 2020 summer festival. The music was written by arthur sullivan and the libretto was created by w. Indiana wesleyan university presents gilbert and sullivans pirates of penzance, on sunday, february 28th 2016 at the phillippe performing arts center in marion, indiana. Actors kevin kline, rex smith and tony azito in a fight scene from the film the pirates of penzance, based on the gilbert and sullivan operetta, the pirates of pinzance 1983.
The pirates of penzance, operetta in two acts with music by arthur sullivan and an english libretto by w. When frederic was a little lad he proved so brave and daring. Mistakenly apprenticed to a pirate instead of a pilot by his nursemaid ruth at the age of eight, the handsome frederic is now twentyone and, though quite fond of the group of joyous and funloving pirates, chooses to abandon his. The story revolves around young frederic, who is released from his apprenticeship with a band of pirates. Frederic, king, majorgeneral, pirates, and policemen. Critics enthusiastically met both london and new york productions, noting that the caricature of majorgeneral as if was copied from the popular general of that time garnet wolseley. I am a pirate king the pirates of penzance arthur sullivan. In the distance is a calm sea, on which a schooner is lying at anchor. Gilbert premiere at the fifth avenue theatre in new york city, december 31, 1879.
The pirates of penzance pittsburgh savoyards libretto. The popular opera has been a hit with audiences and critics since its new york debut in 1879. The pirates of penzance music, videos, stats, and photos. See more ideas about pirates, costumes and hms pinafore. At the time the libretto was written, 1879, penzance had become popular as a peaceful resort town, so the idea of it being overrun by pirates was amusing to contemporaries. The pirates of penzance lisa smith wengler center for. The pirates of penzance m, t, b, sc sail to shore and celebrate. Conducted by william boggs directed by dean anthony in his company directing debut. Pirates of penzance song list including song titles, associated characters and recommended audition songs.
The pirates of penzance or the slave of duty libretto. The definitive libretto of the pirates of penzance or, love and duty1 an entirely new and original comic opera2 in two acts written by w. Green is an expert on classical music and music history, with more than 10 years of both solo and ensemble performance experience. The pirates of penzance wikisource, the free online library. The pirates of penzance, or the slave of duty, is a comic opera in two acts, with music by arthur sullivan and libretto by w. I am the very model of a modern majorgeneral often referred to as the majorgenerals song or modern majorgenerals song is a patter song from gilbert and sullivans 1879 comic opera the pirates of. Pirates of penzance the gilbert and sullivan archive. Nay, dear master, my mind has long been gnawed by the cankering tooth of mystery. The pirates of penzance in full score dover publications. Gilbert music adapted by bill lutes libretto adaptation by diane garton edie. A comic opera in two acts with music by arthur sullivan and libretto by w. Concurrently, this day is the last day of a young man studying the pirate mastership, to which he was condemned by his own babysitter due to her poor.
After a young man leaves a band of pirates, hilarity ensues. Pour, oh, pour the pirate sherry fill, o fill the pirate glass. As the curtain rises groups of pirates are discovered. The story concerns frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from a mistaken apprenticeship to a band of tenderhearted pirates.
The pirates of penzance, or the slave of duty 1879 patience, or bunthornes bride 1881 iolanthe, or the peer and the peri 1882 princess ida, or castle adamant 1883 the mikado, or the town of titipu 1884 ruddigore, or the witchs curse 1886 the yeomen of. Frederic announces that upon leaving his apprenticeship, his sense of duty regrettably demands that he devote himself to exterminating his former pirate companions. The pirates of penzance 2 ruth rises and comes forward. Also includes the first accurate full score of the climbing over rocky mountain section. Pinafore, the mikado, iolanthe and this production, the pirates of penzance. Gilbert and sullivans comic opera is packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes frederic, a pirates apprentice, falls headoverheels in love with mabel, the daughter of majorgeneral stanley. The pirates of penzance is a comic opera in two acts. Penzance is the home of the pirates in gilbert and sullivans comic opera, the pirates of penzance. The official premiere was at the fifth avenue theatre in new york on december 31, 1879. Frederic is seated in a despondent attitude at the back of the scene. Join the pirate king and his apprentice frederic as they once again. Libretto by sullivan, arthur seymour, gilbert, william s. The pirates of penzance m, t, b, sc sail to shore and celebrate frederics t 21st birthday.