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Opera on 3: Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance

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29/06/2015

Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance

BBC Radio 3 - Opera on 3, Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance

An English National Opera production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.

From London's Coliseum, a new ENO production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta The Pirates of Penzance, directed by Mike Leigh. With Claudia Boyle, Robert Murray and Andrew Shore.

The Pirates of Penzance tells the story of Frederic who, having turned 21, is released from his apprenticeship to a group of soft-hearted pirates. Frederic falls in love with Mabel, the Major-General's daughter, and all seems well until he discovers that he was born on 29 February and only has a birthday every leap year. Poor Frederic is now faced with being an apprentice to the pirates for another 63 years! Bubbling over with keen wit and catchy tunes, is directed by award-winning film-maker Mike Leigh in his operatic directorial debut and features an exceptional cast. Presented by Martin Handley.

Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance in a new production from English National Opera.

Major-General Stanley ..... Andrew Shore (Bass)
The Pirate King ..... Joshua Bloom (Bass)
Frederic ..... Robert Murray (Tenor)
Sergeant of Police ..... Jonathan Lemalu (Baritone)
Mabel ..... Claudia Boyle (Soprano)
Ruth ..... Rebecca de Pont Davies (Soprano)
Samuel ..... Alexander Robin Baker (Baritone)
Edith ..... Soraya Mafi (Soprano)
Kate ..... Angharad Lyddon (Mezzo-soprano)
English National Opera Chorus
English National Opera Orchestra
David Parry (Conductor).

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