The Topsy Turvy World of Gilbert and Sullivan

2020-04-02

Author : Keith Dockray
Release : 2020-04-02
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Download or read book The Topsy Turvy World of Gilbert and Sullivan written by Keith Dockray. This book was released on 2020-04-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No musical partnership has enjoyed greater success during its time span than that of Gilbert and Sullivan in the later 19th century. No fewer than a dozen Savoy operas are still regularly performed. The operas present audiences with splendidly rich and satirical evocations of Victorian England and its society: the prime subject matter of this book!

The World of Topsy-Turvy

2019-11-04 Opera

Author : Marc Fiddian
Release : 2019-11-04
Genre : Opera
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Download or read book The World of Topsy-Turvy written by Marc Fiddian. This book was released on 2019-11-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People, events and anecdotes that made the partnership of Gilbert and Sullivan admired across the world are just part of this galaxy of trivia concerning the lyricist and the composer. For example, Gilbert reputedly had the tennis courts at his house at Uxbridge extended because he had difficulty in keeping the ball within the court. Sullivan had a keen interest in horse racing and owned horses for that purpose. His racing colors were cerise with violet sleeves and cap. On a visit to the United States, Sullivan was mistaken for the boxer John L. Sullivan, but when he explained he was Arthur Sullivan the inhabitants of a western town immediately connected him with HMS Pinafore. During a break in the partnership, Richard D'Oyly Carte approached the author James M. Barrie to replace Gilbert, but nothing eventuated except a final reconciliation with Sullivan. As a result Utopia, Limited was written. After Gilbert's death, his place on the Academy of Dramatic Art was taken by George Bernard Shaw. These are just some of many interesting facets of the lives and work of Gilbert and Sullivan.

The Borgias and Their Enemies, 1431–1519

2009-09-16 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Christopher Hibbert
Release : 2009-09-16
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Download or read book The Borgias and Their Enemies, 1431–1519 written by Christopher Hibbert. This book was released on 2009-09-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful history of a powerful family brings the world they lived in—the glittering Rome of the Italian Renaissance—to life. The name Borgia is synonymous with the corruption, nepotism, and greed that were rife in Renaissance Italy. The powerful, voracious Rodrigo Borgia, better known to history as Pope Alexander VI, was the central figure of the dynasty. Two of his seven papal offspring also rose to power and fame—Lucrezia Borgia, his daughter, whose husband was famously murdered by her brother, and that brother, Cesare, who inspired Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince. Notorious for seizing power, wealth, land, and titles through bribery, marriage, and murder, the dynasty’s dramatic rise from its Spanish roots to its occupation of the highest position in Renaissance society forms a gripping tale. From the author of The Rise and Fall of the House of Medici and other acclaimed works, The Borgias and Their Enemies is “a fascinating read” (Library Journal).

The Fabulous Feud of Gilbert & Sullivan

2009 Authors

Author : Jonah Winter
Release : 2009
Genre : Authors
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Download or read book The Fabulous Feud of Gilbert & Sullivan written by Jonah Winter. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Topsy-Turvydom, a magicalkingdom (well, more like an opera stage)full of pirates, policemen, fairies, and fakemustaches! Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Sullivanhave ruled this kingdom together in peace,but one day, Mr. Sullivan decides he'shad enough. Every opera they write is thesame silly old story, and he's ready forsomething different. Something serious!Mr. Gilbert is stunned. He's lost hisbusiness partner and his best friend, andhe needs a brilliant idea in order to gethim back. When Mr. Gilbert comes acrossa Japanese street fair, inspiration strikes,and The Mikado is born! Gilbert andSullivan reunite for their greatest workyet, showing that good things can comefrom an argument between friends.

The Cambridge Companion to Gilbert and Sullivan

2009-08-06 Biography & Autobiography

Author : David Eden
Release : 2009-08-06
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Gilbert and Sullivan written by David Eden. This book was released on 2009-08-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international team of contributors, including film director Mike Leigh, presents fresh insights into the work of Gilbert and Sullivan.

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