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a beautifully produced door-stopper of a book. (Times Literary Supplement )
Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about G&S here comes another book with even more information to swell the cards of Trivial Pursuit. (Musical Opinion )
superbly edited by Ian Bradley with a succinct but informative introduction to each opera and copiously detailed notes explaining away the wildest fancies of Gilbert's wide-ranging erudition. (Classical Music )
Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about G&S here comes another book with even more information to swell the cards of Trivial Pursuit. (Musical Opinion )
superbly edited by Ian Bradley with a succinct but informative introduction to each opera and copiously detailed notes explaining away the wildest fancies of Gilbert's wide-ranging erudition. (Classical Music )
Classical Music
"superbly edited by Ian Bradley with a succinct but informative introduction to each opera and copiously detailed notes explaining away the wildest fancies of Gilbert's wide-ranging erudition."
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the single most important book in the library of a Gilbert and Sullivan lover. It contains the entire text of the 14 Savoy operas as now generally performed on the right hand page whilst on the left hand page Ian Bradley has noted explanations of words and phrases and also includes the words of many songs and sections of libretto that were cut from the repertoire by Gilbert. The book is well researched and full of useful information.
No Gilbert & Sullivan fan should be without it.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book brings together Bradleys two previous sets of annotated notes and adds the details for Utopia Limited and The Grand Duke. Anyone who has an interest in the Savoy Operas will appreciate this book as it gives a great insight into some of the language and phrases in the libretto. It also gives a lot of useful background into the thirteen operettas and has regular references to Thespis, the lost show. As a regular performer and director of G& S shows I use this book constantly to answer questions and to understand the reason why they are as they are.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a wonderfully outrageous and essential book this is. Gilbert and Sullivan have faded somewhat from the public eye in recent years, so this book containing the complete text from all their operettas is a reminder of the extraordinary wit, humour and lemon-sharp satire G&S produced. The book also contains brief histories of each production, and annotates changes made during the course of the original performances. Although some of the finer detail may, at times, seem a tad obscure, it is presented in a clear, thorough and humorous way. It is certainly never dull or tiresome, and it's a refreshing reminder that many of those who were once in the public eye achieved their fame by actually having a talent or two.
The book is a table-cracking 1,197 pages in length, so it isn't likely you'll be carrying it around with you too regularly. But what a splendid way to while away a Sunday afternoon. You might even be tempted to open the windows and sing a line or two, just like any sensible modern major general might.
The book is a table-cracking 1,197 pages in length, so it isn't likely you'll be carrying it around with you too regularly. But what a splendid way to while away a Sunday afternoon. You might even be tempted to open the windows and sing a line or two, just like any sensible modern major general might.
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Not What It Claims
Certain G&S diehards refer to this book as their "bible" - and, on first sight, its imposing appearance does promise to deliver on the forthright claim of its title. But beware. Read more
Published 9 months ago by jralph50
Just what I needed
As a latecomer to the delights of G&S, this book is perfect. Excellent notes on the works accompany thorough, easily readable lyrics - which add enormously to the enjoyment of G&S... Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by Charles
Pure, ecstatic joy for any G&S fan, A MUST BUY!
Ian Bradley at his best, accurately researched, beautifully written and excitedly well executed. I cannot think of a more suitable author for such a mammoth task. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2003
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