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Ep. 89 Trial by Jury and H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan
Ep. 89 Trial by Jury and H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan
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121 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2021
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Podcast episode
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How do you get from The Opera to The Musical? Any answer to that question would have to include the powerhouse Victorian English duo of Gilbert and Sullivan and their ground-breaking form of “light opera.” Hilarious, cheerful, and energetic, they innovated both in opera and satirical comedy. Not only were they beloved by theater-goers of the late nineteenth century, they remain popular to this day, influencing the creators of drama, film, and musical theater.
This episode of Opera For Everyone focuses on two of Gilbert and Sullivan’s earliest successes, Trial by Jury and H.M.S. Pinafore. Join us for a close look at these two delightful shows.
Hosted by Pat and Rosie.
This episode of Opera For Everyone focuses on two of Gilbert and Sullivan’s earliest successes, Trial by Jury and H.M.S. Pinafore. Join us for a close look at these two delightful shows.
Hosted by Pat and Rosie.
Released:
May 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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