Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado

Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado

Regarded by G & S fans as the best of the all the operettas, The Mikado is given a sizzling performance by Sir Charles Mackerras, who--by leaving off the overture (which isn't by Sullivan anyway)-- manages to squeeze the piece onto one CD. He also shortens the "list" song since Gilbert's original features a prominent use of the "N" word, which, not withstanding the fact that he's making fun of people who performed in black-face in the 19th century, isn't worth the trouble it would cause by leaving it in. The singers are real singers; that is, they treat the music with respect and make it sound great. Of course, it is. --David Hurwitz
Country USA
Brand TELARC
Manufacturer Telarc
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 089408028427
Model 089408028427
ReleaseDate 1992-02-11
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 089408028427
EANs 0089408028427

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