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Oh Joy! Oh Rapture! - The Enduring Phenomenon of Gilbert and Sullivan (Paperback)
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Oh Joy! Oh Rapture! - The Enduring Phenomenon of Gilbert and Sullivan (Paperback)
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In Oh Joy! Oh Rapture! expert and enthusiast Ian Bradley explores
the world of Gilbert and Sullivan over the last four and a half
decades, looking at the way this "phenomenon" is passed from
generation to generation. Taking as his starting point the expiry
of copyright on the opera libretti at the end of 1961 and using
fascinating hitherto unpublished archive material, Bradley reveals
the extraordinary story of the last years of the old D'Oyly Carte
Opera Company, the guardian of Savoy tradition for over a hundred
years, and the troubled history of its successor. He explores the
rich vein of parodies, spoofs, and spin-offs of the songs, as well
as their influence on twentieth century lyricists and composers. He
analyzes professional productions across the world, looks at the
unique place of G&S in schools, colleges, and universities, and
lovingly explores the culture of amateur performance. He also
uncovers the largely male world of the obsessive fans, those
collecting memorabilia, the myriad magazines, journals, websites,
and festivals devoted to G&S, and the arcane interests of some
of the faithful "inner brotherhood."
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