Gilbert & Sullivan [videorecording]. - [Northcote, Vic.] : Umbrella Entertainment [distributor], [2010] - 11 DVD-videos (1234 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Produced for television in 1982.

The gondoliers -- Iolanthe -- The Mikado -- The pirates of Penzance -- Ruddigore -- Princess Ida -- H.M.S. Pinafore -- The yeoman of the Guard -- Patience -- The sorcerer -- Trial by jury -- Cox and Box.

Executive producers: George Walker and Edward Simons ; producer: Judith de Paul ; London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Faris ; Ambrosian Opera Chorus, chorus master John McCarthy. Executive producers: George Walker and Edward Simons ; producer: Judith de Paul ; London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Faris ; Ambrosian Opera Chorus, chorus master John McCarthy.

For more than 100 years the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan have played to packed audiences around the world. These two names have become synonymous with classic light opera - music that is timeless and tuneful; lyrics that are witty, scathing and memorable. Here are their twelve best loved operas specially filmed for television and video. A cast of top international stars from the world of opera and comedy perform with the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra.

Rating: G.


DVD ; Region 4.


In French. English subtitles.

DAVID1912 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1913 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1914 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1915 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1916 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1917 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1918 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1919 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1921 Umbrella Entertainment DAVID1922 Umbrella Entertainment


Gilbert, W. S. 1836-1911 --Film and video adaptations.
Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 --Film and video adaptations.


Operas.