Gilbert and Sullivan: A Motley Pair

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Curiously, although lyricist William S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) now claim legions of fans, they've also drawn just as many detractors, the majority of whom condemn their music as "overblown." This five-part miniseries not only falls into the former camp, but argues that the duo almost single-handedly paved the way for the development of 20th Century musical theater, and have inestimably influenced many neighboring theatrical forms. With observations from such contemporary ...
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Overview

Curiously, although lyricist William S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) now claim legions of fans, they've also drawn just as many detractors, the majority of whom condemn their music as "overblown." This five-part miniseries not only falls into the former camp, but argues that the duo almost single-handedly paved the way for the development of 20th Century musical theater, and have inestimably influenced many neighboring theatrical forms. With observations from such contemporary admirers as Germaine Greer, Michael Ball, Sir Charles Mackerras and Sir Jonathan Miller, this program discusses events from the tumultuous lives of both artists - from their emergence under the aegis and tutelage of producer Richard D'Oyly Carte, who founded the Savoy Theatre in their honor, to their history-making collaborations on The Mikado and H.M.S. Pinafore, to a disagreement over a carpet that nearly brought their relationship to a permanent end. Longtime Gilbert and Sullivan actor and singer Simon Butteriss hosts.
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Special Features

Special Bonus Disc ; Simon Butteriss's highly acclaimed film about George Grossmith the Original G & S 'Patterman'; A Salaried Wit: Grossmith, Gilbert and Sullivan'
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 11/8/2011
  • EAN: 5052442000532
  • Original Release: 2010

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  • Source: Capriol Films
  • Region Code: 0
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Bonus DVD
  • Time: 2:30:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 48,209

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Simon Butteriss G&S Soloist
Victoria Byron G&S Soloist
Bruce Graham G&S Soloist
Gareth Jones G&S Soloist
Charlotte Page G&S Soloist
Jill Pert G&S Soloist
Oliver White Participant
Michael Ball Commentator
Dr. Jane Glover Participant
Germaine Greer Participant
Nicholas Hytner Participant
Gillian Knight
Felicity Lott Participant
Charles Mackerras Participant
Valerie Masterson
Jonathan Miller
Edward Seckerson
Thomas Round
Sandy Wilson
Technical Credits
Tony Britten Director, Producer
Simon Butteriss Screenwriter
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Scene Index

Disc #2 -- Gilbert & Sullivan: A Motley Pair
2. John Wellington Wells [7:47]
3. Major General [2:29]
4. Softly Sighing [1:40]
5. Tired Of The Moon [4:56]
6. Am I Alone And Unobserved? [4:13]
7. Nightmare Song [6:10]
8. A Disagreeable Man [4:00]
9. Tit Willow [3:36]
10. Foo Choo Chan [6:11]
11. My Boy You May Take It From Me [:38]
12. Away Remorse!/For Thirty Five Years [6:41]
13. A Private Buffoon [5:41]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Gilbert & Sullivan: A Motley Pair
   A Motley Pair
      If You Want To Know Who We Are
      The Very Models of the Modern Major Musical
      Monarchs of all they Savoy
      Night after night to the wicked theater
      Deputy Deities
Disc #2 -- Gilbert & Sullivan: A Motley Pair
   A Salaried Wit
      Audio Setup
         PCM Stereo
         5.1 Surround Sound
   Song Selection
   Picture Gallery
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