Gilbert & Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance

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Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert’s The Pirates of Penzance is a comic operetta set in Cornwall during the Romantic era. This two-act work features the famous patter song “I am the very model of a modern major general,” a melody so memorable it has been quoted and parodied countless times since its premiere. Sullivan’s gift for crafting instantly recognizable tunes pairs with Gilbert’s clever, witty lyrics to create a work full of humor and charm. The operetta also includes the original version of “Hail, hail, the gang’s all here,” showcasing the composers’ talent for creating songs that endure across generations.

This CD features a recording by the Chorus of the Welsh National Opera under the direction of conductor Charles Mackerras, released on the Telarc label. The performance captures both acts of the operetta, from the rocky seashore of Cornwall in Act One to the ruined chapel by moonlight in Act Two. Own this beloved operetta on disc at a fraction of retail cost.