| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 acts |
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| First Publication | 1889 |
| Genre Categories | Savoy operas; Theatrical Works; Operas; |
| Related Works | Pieces based on 'The Gondoliers' |
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⇒ 36 more: List and learn • Good morrow, pretty maids • For the merriest fellows are we • Buon giorno, signorine • We're called gondolieri • And now to choose our brides • Thank you, gallant gondolieri • From the sunny Spanish shore • In enterprise of martial kind • Oh rapture, when alone together • There was a time, a time forever gone • I stole the Prince • But, bless my heart, consider my position • Try we life-long • Bridegroom and bride • When a merry maiden marries • Kind sir, you cannot have the heart • Do not give way to this uncalled-for grief • Then one of us will be a queen • Replying we sing as one individual • For everyone who feels inclined, some post we undertake to find • Come, let's away — Now Marco dear my wishes hear • Then away we go to an island fair • Of happiness the very pith in Barataria you may see • Rising early in the morning • Take a pair of sparkling eyes • Here we are at the risk of our lives • Dance a cachucha • There lived a king, as I've been told • In a contemplative fashion • With ducal pomp and ducal pride • On the day when I was wedded to your admirable sire • To help unhappy commoners and add to their enjoyment • I am a courtier grave and serious who is about to kiss your hand • Here is a case unprecedented • Now let the loyal lieges gather round
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⇒ 41 more: List and learn • Good morrow, pretty maids • For the merriest fellows are we • See, see, at last they come to make their choice • Buon' giorno, signorine! • We're called gondolieri • And now to choose our brides! • Are you peeping? • Thank you, gallant gondolieri • From the sunny Spanish shore • In enterprise of martial kind • O rapture! When alone together • There was a time • I stole the Prince • But, bless my heart, consider my position • Try we lifelong • Bridegroom and Bride • When a merry maiden marries • Kind sir, you cannot have the heart • Do not give way to this uncalled-for grief • Then one of us will be a Queen • Replying we sing as one individual • For everyone who feels inclined, some post we undertake to find • Come, let's away! • Now Marco dear, my wishes hear • Then away we go to an island fair that lies in a southern sea • Of happiness the very pith • Rising early in the morning • Take a pair of sparkling eyes • Here we are at the risk of our lives • After sailing to this island • Dance a cachucha • There lived a King • In a contemplative fashion • With ducal pomp and ducal pride • On the day that I was wedded to your admirable sire • To help unhappy commoners and add to their enjoyment • I am a courtier grave and serious • Here is a case unprecedented • Now let the loyal lieges gather round • Once more gondolieri
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⇒ 10 more: For the merriest fellows are we • Thank you, gallant gondolieri • From the sunny Spanish shore • I stole the Prince • Bridegroom and bride — When a merry maiden marries • Kind sir, you cannot have the heart • Rising early in the morning • Take a pair of sparkling eyes • On the day when I was wedded to your admirable sire • Dance a cachucha
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⇒ 15 more: Buon giorno, signorine • From the sunny Spanish shore • In enterprise of martial kind • There was a time • I stole the Prince • Try we lifelong • Bridegroom and Bride • When a merry maiden marries • Then one of us will be a Queen • Rising early in the morning • Take a pair of sparkling eyes • There lived a King • I am a courtier grave and serious • Here we are at the risk of our lives • Dance a cachucha
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| Work Title | The Gondoliers, or The King of Barataria |
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| Alternative. Title | Operetta in Two Acts |
| Composer | Sullivan, Arthur |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IAS 20 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 acts: |
| First Performance. | 1889-12-07 in London: Savoy Theatre |
| First Publication. | 1889 |
| Librettist | William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911) |
| Language | English |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra |
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| Related Works | Pieces based on 'The Gondoliers' |
| Discography | Gilbert & Sullivan Discography |
| External Links | Wikipedia article; Gilbert & Sullivan Archive |
