Gilbert & Sullivan (goth, member, quote)

let_it_rain · 03-01-2008, 09:09 AM

Question for those who like Gilbert and Sullivan. What's your favorite operetta?

Mine are Patience and Pinafore! Their Act I finales are so loud and exciting!

monellia · 03-01-2008, 10:00 AM

I've only heard two or three of their operas, which were cool from what I can remember. So you'd recommend Patience and Pinfore?

let_it_rain · 03-02-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by monellia

I've only heard two or three of their operas, which were cool from what I can remember. So you'd recommend Patience and Pinfore?

I certainly would! Pinafore is one that people seem to enjoy the most because it's hilarious and the music is great. There's also a surprise ending which is ridiculous but great.

Patience, unfortunately, is dated. It deals with the Aesthetic Poetry movement of the 1870's. In our production at MIT, we essential made them gothic. It worked really well.

monellia · 03-02-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by let_it_rain

Patience, unfortunately, is dated. It deals with the Aesthetic Poetry movement of the 1870's. In our production at MIT, we essential made them gothic. It worked really well.

Actually, I think this was one of the operattas that I heard. And yeah, from what I can remember, it wasn't very easy to engage with but 'twas enjoyable nonetheless.

Thanks for the rec, I'll see what I can find as regards Pinafore

Vandyman · 03-03-2008, 05:13 AM

I would have to say "The Pirates of Penzance"

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03-01-2008, 09:09 AM
let_it_rain Groupie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 7	Gilbert & Sullivan Question for those who like Gilbert and Sullivan. What's your favorite operetta? Mine are Patience and Pinafore! Their Act I finales are so loud and exciting!

03-01-2008, 10:00 AM
monellia Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oirland Posts: 86	I've only heard two or three of their operas, which were cool from what I can remember. So you'd recommend Patience and Pinfore?

03-03-2008, 05:13 AM
Vandyman Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 60	I would have to say "The Pirates of Penzance"