{"product_id":"the-british-music-collection-arthur-sullivan","title":"The British Music Collection: Arthur Sullivan","description":"The British Music Collection: Arthur Sullivan AUDIO CD orchestral operas choral \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Decca \/ Musical Heritage Society \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2001 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE BRITISH MUSIC COLLECTION: ARTHUR SULLIVAN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eThe British Music Collection: Arthur Sullivan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eDecca \/ Musical Heritage Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e5181486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eClassical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eOrchestral, Choral, Operetta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArthur Sullivan was one of Victorian England’s most prominent composers, best known for his long partnership with librettist W.S. Gilbert and their celebrated comic operas. His output included not only operetta but also serious orchestral works, choral pieces and popular songs, demonstrating a melodic gift and craftsmanship in orchestration. Sullivan’s music bridges the popular and the classical, combining tunefulness with formal clarity, and he remains a key figure in late 19th-century British music. Performances of his music often feature large choral and orchestral forces and showcase his knack for expressive, singable lines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compilation collects representative orchestral, choral and vocal works by Sullivan, including The Lost Chord, the Pineapple Poll Suite and several overtures such as \"Macbeth\" and \"Marmion\". The recordings bring together ensembles and conductors associated with historic British performances, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ambrosian Singers and the Eastman Wind Ensemble. The collection highlights the variety of Sullivan’s output, from intimate vocal pieces to full-scale orchestral and choral items, presented in a single anthology. Released under Decca’s British Music Collection series, the disc offers a broad introduction to Sullivan’s concert music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal timing: 71:31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured and distributed by Musical Heritage Society under license from Universal Classics. This compilation © 2001 The Decca Record Company Ltd, London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eThe Lost Chord\u003cbr\u003eStuart Burrowes; The Ambrosian Singers \/ Wyn Morris\u003cbr\u003e3:51\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eOnward, Christian Soldiers\u003cbr\u003eThe Eric Rogers Chorale \u0026amp; Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e4:36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eOverture di Ballo\u003cbr\u003eThe Philharmonia Orchestra; Sir Charles Mackerras\u003cbr\u003e10:48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eMarch (Allegro moderato alla marcia)\u003cbr\u003eThe D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus; The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Royston Nash\u003cbr\u003e4:38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eGraceful Dance (Allegretto grazioso)\u003cbr\u003eThe D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus; The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Royston Nash\u003cbr\u003e4:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eOverture \"Macbeth\"\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Royston Nash\u003cbr\u003e8:18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eVictoria and Merrie England\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Royston Nash\u003cbr\u003e11:14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003eOverture \"Marmion\"\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Royston Nash\u003cbr\u003e7:59\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eMy Dearest Heart\u003cbr\u003eFelicity Palmer; John Constable\u003cbr\u003e3:13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10\u003cbr\u003eOpening Number (from Pineapple Poll Suite)\u003cbr\u003eEastman Wind Ensemble; Frederick Fennell\u003cbr\u003e3:40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11\u003cbr\u003eJasper's Dance\u003cbr\u003eEastman Wind Ensemble; Frederick Fennell\u003cbr\u003e3:15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12\u003cbr\u003ePoll's Dance\u003cbr\u003eEastman Wind Ensemble; Frederick Fennell\u003cbr\u003e1:14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13\u003cbr\u003eFinale (Pineapple Poll Suite)\u003cbr\u003eEastman Wind Ensemble; Frederick Fennell\u003cbr\u003e3:09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Decca \/ Musical Heritage Society","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":67913632350486,"sku":"138767","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20261106102124068332b914e310.jpg?v=1793989503","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-british-music-collection-arthur-sullivan","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}