I’ve been writing so much about Gilbert & Sullivan lately, and here it is, the anniversary of Sir Arthur Sullivan’s birth (in 1842)! This gives me an excuse to share this video of “The Gondoliers,” which I’ve been holding in reserve for just such an occasion. Goes great with mutton chops.
Venetian bonus! Incidental music for a production of “The Merchant of Venice”:
Sir Arthur Sullivan speaks in 1888 (also the year of the photo). “The Gondoliers” opened in 1889.
Happy birthday, Arthur Sullivan!
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