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Sir Arthur Sullivan Society
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Sir Arthur Sullivan
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The Untold Story of Herbert Sullivan, by Elaine Richardson
Elaine Richardson’s new book The Untold Story of Herbert Sullivan, chronicling the life of Sir Arthur Sullivan’s nephew and heir, is now available to purchase directly from the author at elaineatsass@aol.com price £40 + £8 UK first class postage.
Little has been written about Herbert over the years but due to Elaine’s detective work and research she is able to bring his story to us. The book covers Herbert’s life from 1868 until his death in 1928,
Read MoreForthcoming Events
Sasha Regan
Regan De Wynter Williams Productions present Sasha Regan’s all-male production of The Pirates of Penzance: Theatre Royal, Winchester 8 – 12 Oct: eves 7.30, Wed & Thu mats 1.30, Sat mat. 2.30 www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk ; Arts Theatre, Cambridge: 14 – 19 October eves 7.30, mats Thu / Sat 2.30. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com ; Wilton’s Music Hall, London: 29 October – 23 November daily (except Sunday) 7.30, mats Thu / Sat 2.30.
Read MoreOccento Choir and Orchestra
Occento Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Nathan Smith, present The Golden Legend at Chorley (Lancs) Methodist church on 19 October at 7.30. Tickets £10 – £15 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/occento-choir.
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L’île Enchantée
Sullivan: L’île Enchantée: ballet in one act (1864) includes world premiere recordings of two of the movements
Sullivan: Procession March (1863) world premiere recording
Sullivan: Day Dreams (1867) orchestrated by Herman Finck (1934); arranged by Robin Gordon-Powell (2011) world premiere recording of this arrangement
Sullivan: The Sapphire Necklace – Overture (1863-64) orchestrated by Robin Gordon-Powell (2020) world premiere recording of this orchestration
BBC Concert Orchestra; John Andrews (conductor).
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