Arthur Sullivan

From Trial by Jury to The Pirates of Penzance: the complete librettos of all fourteen Gilbert and Sullivan operas.

The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan

William Schwenck Gilbert

A lighthearted burlesque of Japanese culture and the vagaries of love, and one of the most widely admired of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. The sparkling lyrics and witty dialogue of this comic masterpiece are as much a delight to read as they are to hear with musical accompaniment. The complete libretto is reprinted in this edition from the standard performance text ofThe Mikado, complete with 9 charming illustrations drawn by W. S. Gilbert himself.

The Mikado

Bryceson Treharne

(Vocal Score). English Only. With Complete Dialogue.

Trial by Jury

Carl Simpson

Ephraim Hammett Jones

New performing edition corrects numerous errors, offers performers the choice of 2 versions of the Act II finale, and gives the first accurate full score of the "Climbing over Rocky Mountain" section.

The Pirates of Penzance

W. S. Gilbert

Bunthorne is an aesthetic poet struggling with the legitimacy of his work and the female adoration it brings, when one woman suddenly rejects his advances. Patience; or, Bunthorne’s Bride is a satire of an artistic movement and the superficial pressures it may bring. The poet Bunthorne is extremely popular among his male and female peers. He’s the object of desire for many maidens, although only one catches his eye. Patience is a milkmaid who is uninterested in Bunthorne’s work or status. She wants to fall in love with a man, unselfishly, without fame or titles. She and Bunthorne make a rocky connection that may be doomed before it even begins. Meanwhile, the other women look for partners with varying success. Patience; or, Bunthorne’s Bride is a brilliant commentary on the vanity of romance in art. Gilbert and Sullivan deliver earnest characters with strong views in absurdist situations. This is a unique narrative that fits a bold story in a two-act structure. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Patience; or, Bunthorne’s Bride is both modern and readable.

Patience; Or, Bunthorne's Bride

Comic Opera in Two Acts

The Pirates of Penzance, Or, The Slave of Duty

A Collection of Part-songs and Madrigals.

Arthur Wing Pinero

Joseph Comyns Carr

An Original Romantic Musical Drama in Three Acts

The Beauty Stone

Being the Complete Text of the Gilbert and Sullivan Operas as Originally Produced in the Years 1875-1896

The Savoy Operas

Offers the complete text and lyrics of fourteen operettas by Gilbert and Sullivan, including "HMS Pinafore," "Iolanthe," "The Pirates of Penzance," and "The Sorcerer."

The Complete Gilbert and Sullivan

Patience, Or, Bunthorne's Bride /written by W. S. Gilbert ; Composed by Arthur Sullivan

The Yeomen of the Guard ; Or, The Merryman and His Maid

Edmond W. Rickett

Or, The Merryman and His Maid

The Yeomen of the Guard

The Light of the World, an Oratorio ... the words compiled from the Holy Scriptures. [Vocal score.]

Princess Ida, Or, Castle Adamant

(Vocal Score). Trusted the world over, the classic, authoritative G. Schirmer editions of the stage works of Gilbert & Sullivan have been spruced up! These new vocal scores feature the complete music and all dialogue, gorgeous color covers, plot synopses, articles on the famous partnership, the history of each operetta, filmographies and discographies. The sewn binding ensures a lifetime of use. The biggest success of the Gilbert & Sullivan career, this witty tale of tangled law and love is a thinly veiled commentary on Victorian England. Musical highlights include: A Wand'ring Minstrel I * As Some Day It May Happen * Three Little Maids from School Are We * The Sun, Whose Rays Are All Ablaze * Mi-ya Sa-ma * Willow, Tit-Willow * and more.

The Mikado, Or, The Town of Titipu

The following book is a collection of comic operas with the play itself being written by the dramatist W. S. Gilbert and the music composed by Arthur Sullivan. It includes their best known works: 'H.M.S. Pinafore', 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'The Mikado'. Gilbert, who wrote the libretti for these operas, created fanciful "topsy-turvy" worlds where each absurdity is taken to its logical conclusion; fairies rub elbows with British lords, flirting is a capital offense, gondoliers ascend to the monarchy, and pirates emerge as noblemen who have gone astray. Sullivan, six years Gilbert's junior, composed the music, contributing memorable melodies that could convey both humor and pathos. Their operas have enjoyed broad and enduring international success and are still performed frequently throughout the English-speaking world.

Utopia Limited, Or, the Flowers of Progress

With over 200 line drawings by the author. This ultimate book for the millions of Gilbert & Sullivan fans across the country offers the complete text and lyrics of all the operettas of this most original, creative and much-loved musical team. Now both veteran and new fans can catch all the nuances of the quick moving wit, satire and wisdom often missed during performances and on recordings. This book covers all of this dynamic duo's plays including: Thespis, Trial by Jury, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, The Sorcerer, Patience, Utopia, Limited, The Grand Duke, Iolanthe, Princess Ida, The Mikado, Ruddigore, The Yeomen of the Guard and The Gondoliers. Delightful illustrations by W. S. Gilbert adorn the pages, and an introduction by Deems Taylor brings new insight to the text.

Complete Gilbert & Sullivan

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan" by Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

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