Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Arthur Sullivan's "Patience," a delightful operetta that combines wit, romance, and humor in a musical journey that has captivated audiences for generations. Released on September 6, 2003, by Naxos, this operetta is a testament to Sullivan's genius and his ability to craft memorable melodies that linger long after the final note fades.
"Patience" is a charming tale set in a pastoral idyll where a young maiden, Patience, finds herself torn between the affections of two suitors: the dashing but shallow Grosvenor and the eccentric, aesthetic poet Bunthorne. The story unfolds with a series of hilarious misunderstandings and romantic entanglements, all set to Sullivan's exquisite music.
The album features a stellar cast of vocalists who bring the characters to life with their exceptional talent and expressive performances. From the soaring arias to the lively choruses, every track is a gem that showcases Sullivan's mastery of the operetta form. The production is impeccable, with a full orchestra providing rich, vibrant accompaniment that perfectly complements the vocal performances.
With a runtime of just over an hour and ten minutes, "Patience" is a compact yet satisfying musical experience that is perfect for both newcomers and seasoned fans of operetta. Whether you're in the mood for a light-hearted comedy or a showcase of beautiful music, this album delivers on all fronts.
Arthur Sullivan's "Patience" is not just an operetta; it's a timeless piece of musical theater that continues to enchant and delight audiences with its wit, charm, and unforgettable melodies. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this classic work for yourself.
2003 Naxos2003 Naxos
Tracks
Patience: OvertureArthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: Twenty love-sick maidens we (Chorus, Lady Angela, Lady Ella)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: Still brooding (Patience, Lady Saphir, Lady Angela)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: I cannot tell what this love may be (Patience, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: The soldiers of our queen (Chorus of Dragoons)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: If you want a receipt (Colonel Calverly, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: In a doleful train (Chorus of Ladies, Chorus of Dragoons, Lady Angela, Bunthorne, Lady Saphir)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: When I first put this uniform on (Colonel Calverly, Chorus of Dragoons)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: Am I alone? If you're anxious for to shine (Bunthorne)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: Long years ago (Patience, Lady Angela, Ensemble)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: Prithee, pretty maiden (Patience, Grosvenor)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act I: Finale (Chorus, Lt Duke, Colonel Calverly, Bunthorne, Lady Jane, Patience, Ensemble)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: Sad is that woman's lot - Silvered is the raven hair (Lady Jane)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: Turn, oh turn in this direction (Chorus of Maidens)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: A magnet hung in a hardware shop (Grosvenor, Chorus)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: Love is a plaintive song (Patience)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: So go to him and say to him (Bunthorne, Lady Jane)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: It's clear that medieval art (Lt. Duke, Colonel Calverly, Major Murgatroyd)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: If Saphir I choose to marry (Lt. Duke, Colonel Calverly, Major Murgatroyd, Lady Angela, Lady Saphir)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: When I go out of doors (Bunthorune, Grosvenor)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: I'm Waterloo House young man (Grosvenor, Girls)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
Patience: Act II: Finale (Lt. Duke, Bunthorne, Ensemble)Arthur Sullivan, Martyn Green, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Pratt, Alan Styler, Darrell Fancourt, Leonard Osborn, Neville Griffiths, Yvonne Dean, Ann Drummond-Grant, Muriel Harding, Ella Halman, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra, Isidore Godfrey
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