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Denis Dowling, Geraint Evans, John Cameron
Gilbert & Sullivan: The Yeoman of the Guard
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Overture
2. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. When maiden loves
3. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. Tower warders, under orders
4. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. When our gallant Norman foes
5. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. Alas, I waver to and fro
6. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. Is life a boon?
7. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. Here's a man of jollity
8. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. I have a song to sing, O!
9. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. How say you maiden
10. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. I've jibe and joke
11. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. 'Tis done! I am a bride!
12. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. Were I thy bride
13. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 1. Oh, Sergeant Meryll, is it true?
Track Listings (10) - Disc #2
1. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. Night has spread her pall once more
2. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. A private buffoon is a light-hearted loon
3. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. Here-upon we're both agreed
4. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. Free from his fetters grim
5. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. Strange adventure!
6. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. Hark! What was that, sir?
7. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. A man who would woo a fair maid
8. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. When a wooer goes a-wooing
9. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. Rapture, rapture!
10. The Yeomen of the Guard (The Merryman and his Maid), operetta: Act 2. Comes the pretty young bride

CD Details

All Artists: Denis Dowling, Geraint Evans, John Cameron, John Carol Case, Owen Brannigan, Arthur Sullivan, Malcolm Sargent, Pro Arte Orchestra, Doreen Hume, Elsie Morison, Alexander Young, Richard Lewis
Title: Gilbert & Sullivan: The Yeoman of the Guard
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Class. for Pleas. Us
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 7/8/2008
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 400000009551, 5099921346521

CD Reviews

Slower than Normal, but Still Good

Aronne | 12/01/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sargent was famous for his slow tempi; this 1958 recording shows some of these tempi -- less than you would imagine, however. Compared to his 1964 with the D'Oyly Carte, this one is definitely slower. The only places where the slow tempi take away from the enjoyment is in "Here's a man of jollity" and "Rapture, rapture." Elsewhere, it is not much of an issue.

The greatest redeeming factors are Sargent's fresh conducting habits and fine singing from all of the soloists. ALL of the soloists. None of them are annoying to listen to or weak sounding. That said, some lack full characterization, but this can be overlooked to a great extent.

This recording contains what is, in my opinion, the best recorded "When maiden loves" ever. Among the five main stereo recordings, Marjorie Thomas' performance is the most gripping. Her characterization is superb.

I would rank Elsie Morison above Elizabeth Harwood in the part of Elsie Maynard, but perhaps below Sylvia McNair (but only perhaps: Morison is an excellent, if very operatic, soprano).

Owan Brannigan is his usual, excellent self. Geraint Evans' Jack Point is a matter of taste.

"Strange adventure" does not receive the lightness of touch in the D'Oyly Carte version, but makes up for it in that all four singers are very well matched.

Although it does not displace the fine versions put forth by the D'Oyly Carte on Decca or Sir Neville Marriner's forces on Phillips, this recording from Sargent and the Glyndebourne Festival Chorus is certainly an interesting addition to the discography, fully recommended to G&S fans willing to buy more than one recording. If you are going to invest in only one, the 1964 D'Oyly Carte recording with Sargent conducting is probably your best bet."