The Pocket Guide to Gilbert and Sullivan
Published on 31. January 2020
192 pages
978-1-84468-714-5 (ISBN)
Description
Librettist William S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan teamed up to make some of the most memorable operettas of all time which still sell out to todays audience at opera houses and theaters around the world and at the cinema. This detailed book explores the themes around each operetta, setting them in the context of the day. It celebrates their biggest stars and what made the characters so memorable and recognizable.
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Diane Canwell | Jonathan Sutherland
Pocket Guide to Gilbert and Sullivan
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Diane Canwell has written widely on historical subjects, in particular on military and aviation history, and has long been fascinated by the history of Norfolk and its military heritage. Among her many books are The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986, The Battle of Jutland and Air War Malta.
Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Who Were Gilbert and Sullivan?
- Chapter 2: The First Collaborations
- Chapter 3: The First Successes
- Chapter 4: The Savoy Theatre
- Chapter 5: Quarrels
- Chapter 6: The Last Collaborations
- Chapter 7: The Great Performers
- Bibliography
- Chronology
