- Audio CD (24 Mar 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal Classics
- ASIN: B00008LJEX
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 145,724 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First issued in 1962 immediately following on from the 'with dialogue' recordings of PINAFORE, IOLANTHE, GONDOLIERS and PATIENCE, this recording of RUDDIGORE created quite a furore amongst G & S Fans when despite initial advertising indicating that the dialogue would be included, in the event it was absent. This was a great pity as there would certainly have been space over the four LP sides to include the dialogue. DECCA may have thought that the inclusion of the Original Overture as an entr'acte and the duet "The battle's roar" (normally cut from stage production at that time) would appease the critics, but the row rumbled on for some time. That row did however eventually result in the reinstatement on stage of the original act two finale, and the duet (although this was placed in act two).
The cast is a vintage one with John Reed and Kenneth Sandford both on top form, Mary Samson as a very sweet Rose, Thomas Round an excellent Dick Dauntless and Jean Allister guesting as Mad Margaret. Chorus and Orchestra excellent as ever under dear old Isidore Godfrey.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A review from a music lover from London accuses John Reed of being "camp" in this recording - but what does this reviewer expect? The G & S patter roles are inevitably "camp" and Mr Reed is just playing the role as Gilbert conceived it. Only King Gama in PRINCESS IDA might be considered an exception. This is a superb recording marred only by the absence of the dialogue which DECCA originally intimated would be included, but which, in the event, was missing, causing much expression of dissfaction amongst the G & S faithful of 1962. It is, however, a hallmark recording from the silver age of the late D'Oyly Carte and as such can be highly recommended.
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Although Ruddigore is minus the dialogue, everything else is brilliant; Tom Round and Kenneth Sandford never fail to delight, and how lovely to have the inclusion of 'The Battles Roar is over' The whole performance is of a very high standard.
However, let us not forget the other little gem on this recording 'Cox & Box'. Again, some lovely melodies, and the dialogue is very ably performed; Jo Riordan has a pleasant tenor voice, Donald Adams sounds plummy and enthusiastic as Bouncer, and Alan Styler puts in a terrific performance, both with the dialogue and some very mellifluous singing at the peak of his talents. Altogether,a double disc set which is entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable
However, let us not forget the other little gem on this recording 'Cox & Box'. Again, some lovely melodies, and the dialogue is very ably performed; Jo Riordan has a pleasant tenor voice, Donald Adams sounds plummy and enthusiastic as Bouncer, and Alan Styler puts in a terrific performance, both with the dialogue and some very mellifluous singing at the peak of his talents. Altogether,a double disc set which is entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable
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