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Collectible : Gilbert & Sullivan: Iolanthe
Gilbert & Sullivan: Iolanthefrom: Sony Release Date October 19, 1993 This recording is good first of all, and shows that Gilbert and Sullivan Opera is not a thing merely of the past; but three differences between it and its 1960 forerunner show its ups and downs well. The main difference between this account and the D'Oyly Carte's 1960 recording, is, of course, dialogue. As many have mentioned, it is a matter of taste whether or not you want this other half of the opera. I prefer it personally: words can be music just as much as music itself. I own the 1960 recording and do not wish that it did not have the dialogue, even after many, many listenings. Gilbert's wit has almost as much repeat value as Sullivan's music in a way, and if you do not want to hear a certain bit of dialogue, really, all ... Read More: |
