The Complete Annotated Gilbert & Sullivan (Paperback)

Paperback. Ian Bradley's Complete Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan has established itself across the world as the authorized and definitive 'Bible' for all those interested in the Savoy operas. Originally published in two Penguin paperbacks in the 1980's, a single-volume comprehensive compendium, hailed widely as "easily the best annotated Gilbert & Sullivan available" (Gayden Wren, New York Times) was published by Oxford University Press in 1996. Thisbrand new 20th anniversary edition includes Thespis, Gilbert and Sullivan's first collaboration which is now being increasingly performed, despite the loss of the vocal and orchestral scores. It also features a completely newintroduction, reflecting on the state of Gilbert and Sullivan nearly 150 years after the pair began their legendary collaboration, and new annotations addressing recent performance history, newly discovered 'lost' songs and dialogue, and, for the first time, Gilbert and Sullivan references in contemporary popular culture. Scholars, performers, and fans are sure to rejoice in this indispensable companion to the Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire, newly updated for the present day. Over the past two decades, Ian Bradley's Complete Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan has become established as the authorized and definitive 'Bible' for all interested in the Savoy operas. This brand new edition adds Thespis, Gilbert and Sullivan's first collaboration, and incorporates new introductions and notes, reflecting recent performance history and newly discovered material. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…