{"product_id":"authentic-gilbert-sullivan-songbook-book-william-schwenck-gilbert-9780486234823","title":"The Authentic Gilbert \u0026 Sullivan Songbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe songs of Gilbert \u0026amp; Sullivan, as with many near-legendary works adopted by an enthusiastic, uncritical public, have not always survived in the most reliable form. A word gets lost or blurred, a strophe is dropped, and the song evolves along uncontrollable lines. Fortunately many of the early vocal scores authorized by Sir Arthur Sullivan still exist and are reprinted here, in the most complete and authentic anthology of Gilbert \u0026amp; Sullivan currently available.\u003cbr\u003eNinety-two songs from all fourteen operettas are reproduced in the form Sullivan approved. Each number in this collection solo, chorus, patter song, ballad, etc. is presented uncut, unedited, in the original key, in Sullivan's original piano arrangements. The memorable ditties from the pair's 25-year collaboration (1871 96) appear, along with many not so well known, including a piece from their first joint effort, \u003ci\u003eThespis\u003c\/i\u003e (1871), the entire score of which has been lost except for two numbers.\u003cbr\u003eContents include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThespis\u003c\/i\u003e Little Maid of Arcadee\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrial by Jury\u003c\/i\u003e O gentlemen, listen I pray\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sorcerer\u003c\/i\u003e Welcome joy  Adieu to sadness \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHMS Pinafore\u003c\/i\u003e When I was a lad; He is an Englishman \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pirates of Penzance\u003c\/i\u003e Poor wand'ring one; With cat-like tread\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatience\u003c\/i\u003e Prithee, pretty maidens; Sad is that woman's lot\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIolanthe\u003c\/i\u003e Oh foolish fay; What I went to the Bar\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrincess Ida\u003c\/i\u003e Expressive glances\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mikado\u003c\/i\u003e A wand'ring minstrel I; Three little maids\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuddigore\u003c\/i\u003e I once was a very abandoned person\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Yeomen of the Guard\u003c\/i\u003e Oh  A private buffoon\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gondoliers\u003c\/i\u003e I stole the Prince\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUtopia, Limited\u003c\/i\u003e Society has quite forsaken all her wicked courses\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grand Duke\u003c\/i\u003e So ends my dream\u003cbr\u003eMalcolm Binney and Peter Lavender collected these rare, complete vocal scores suitable for amateur and professional performance or reading; James Spero has added complete title and premiere information and a plot synopsis for each operetta. Gilbert \u0026amp; Sullivan lovers and all who delight in an irresistible lyric will find the authentic best in English light opera between these sturdy covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49542879510801,"sku":"GOR004294311","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49642904617233,"sku":"GOR003198682","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49952925647121,"sku":"CIN0486234827G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50028548620561,"sku":"GOR006425523","price":13.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50037956149521,"sku":"CIN0486234827A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50131249004817,"sku":"CIN0486234827VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0486234827.jpg?v=1751293307","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/authentic-gilbert-sullivan-songbook-book-william-schwenck-gilbert-9780486234823","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}