Gilbert and Sullivan
Thomson Smillie
This audio-biography sets out to explain the timeless popularity of the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan: a colourful partnership of the most successful writers in the history of light music. It highlights Gilbert’s mastery of language – his wit, his turn of phrase, his brilliant lyrics (alternately very funny and deeply moving) – and the special melodic gift which enabled Arthur Sullivan to write music of such beauty and style. While each was a master of his craft, it was the combination that created magic sparks and guaranteed Gilbert and Sullivan a place in musical history.
Author - Thomson Smillie.
Narrator - David Timson.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Thomson Smillie
David Timson
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Description:
This audio-biography sets out to explain the timeless popularity of the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan: a colourful partnership of the most successful writers in the history of light music. It highlights Gilbert’s mastery of language – his wit, his turn of phrase, his brilliant lyrics (alternately very funny and deeply moving) – and the special melodic gift which enabled Arthur Sullivan to write music of such beauty and style. While each was a master of his craft, it was the combination that created magic sparks and guaranteed Gilbert and Sullivan a place in musical history. Author - Thomson Smillie. Narrator - David Timson. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:06:09
Chapter 2
Duration:00:02:28
Chapter 3
Duration:00:02:37
Chapter 4
Duration:00:02:51
Chapter 5
Duration:00:03:55
Chapter 6
Duration:00:05:20
Chapter 7
Duration:00:04:42
Chapter 8
Duration:00:04:14
Chapter 9
Duration:00:01:32
Chapter 10
Duration:00:03:19
Chapter 11
Duration:00:04:52
Chapter 12
Duration:00:06:35
Chapter 13
Duration:00:04:55
Chapter 14
Duration:00:05:47
Chapter 15
Duration:00:05:42
Chapter 16
Duration:00:03:56
Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
Duration:00:05:30
Chapter 21
Duration:00:04:09
Chapter 22
Duration:00:01:13
Chapter 23
Duration:00:04:39
Chapter 24
Duration:00:07:14
Chapter 25
Duration:00:06:33
Chapter 26
Duration:00:02:31
Chapter 27
Duration:00:03:21
Chapter 28
Duration:00:05:46
Chapter 29
Duration:00:06:18
Chapter 30
Duration:00:06:51
Chapter 31
Duration:00:04:48
Chapter 32
Duration:00:06:29
Chapter 33
Duration:00:04:27
Chapter 34
Duration:00:03:35