Sir Arthur Sullivan, known for his light operas with W.S. Gilbert, also had a 40-year career composing for the church, concert hall, operatic stage, and Shakespearian theatre.
Performer Biography
Maggie McDonald, the mezzo-soprano on this recording, has performed on the opera stage for companies such as Glyndebourne Festival and English National Opera.
Performer Biography
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, founded in 1948, is part of Ireland's national public service multimedia organisation and has performed with artists like Luciano Pavarotti and Lang Lang.
Composition History
This album features world premiere recordings of three sets of incidental music for stage plays by Sir Arthur Sullivan, two of which are Shakespearian.
Performer Biography
Andrew Penny was awarded the MBE for services to music in the Queen's Birthday Honours of 2014.
Critical Reception
Sir Arthur Sullivan's reputation, particularly for his non-light opera works, has grown enormously over the last forty years, representing a rediscovery of his earlier standing.
Performer Biography
Andrew Penny, the conductor, has made over 50 recordings for Naxos and Marco Polo labels since 1992, focusing on British music.
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