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The geisha a story of a tea house : [a Japanese musical play
- Title
- The geisha [sound recording] : a story of a tea house : [a Japanese musical play / music by Sidney Jones ; lyrics by Harry Greenbank].
- Author
- Jones, Sidney, 1861-1946.
- Publication
- London : Hyperion, p1999.
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- Description
- 1 sound disc (1 hr., 17 min., 12 sec.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
- Uniform Title
- Geisha
- Alternative Title
- Geisha
- Story of a tea house
- Subjects
- Note
- 2nd subtitle and statement of responsibility from container.
- Book by Owen Hall.
- "First performed at Daly's Theatre, London, 25 April 1896, running for an unprecedented 760 performances. Libretto by Owen Hall, lyrics by Harry Greenbank"--Container.
- Ed. recorded: [S.l.] : Samuel French Limited.
- Compact disc.
- Program notes by Andrew Lamb synopsis and libretto (23 p. : ill., ports.) inserted in container.
- Performer (note)
- Lillian Watson (O Mimosa San) ; Christopher Maltman (Reginald Fairfax) ; Sarah Walker (Miss Molly Seamore) ; Richard Suart (Wun-Hi) ; Sarah Vivian (Juliette Diamant) ; Michael Fitchew (Marquis Imari) ; Jozik [i.e. Jozic] Koc (Dick Cunningham) ; New London Light Opera Chorus ; New London Orchestra ; supporting cast & musicians ; Ronald Corp, conductor.
- Event (note)
- Recorded June 19-21, 1998, Henry Wood Hall, London.
- Contents
- Act 1. Opening chorus: Happy Japan (3:08) -- Entrance of officers: Here they come (2:02) -- Song: The dear little Jappy-Jap-Jappy (3:13) -- Song: The amorous goldfish (4:22) -- Duet: The kissing (3:43) -- Concerted piece: If you will come to tea (2:11) -- Chorus: Lamentation (2:35) -- Concerted piece: We're going to call on the Marquis (1:45) -- Duet: The toy (3:46) -- Song: A geisha's life (3:25) -- Song: Jack's the boy (3:08) -- Song: Chon Kina (4:45) -- Finale: Though of staying too long (6:48).
- Act 2. Chorus: Day born of love (2:57) -- Song: The toy monkey (2:35) -- Duet: Ching-a-ring-a-ree (2:05) -- Quartette: Jolly young jacks are we (1:56) -- Song: The jewel of Asia (3:15) -- Song: Star of my soul (3:50) -- Quartette: What will the Marquis do? (1:46) -- Japanese march (:54) -- Entrance of geishas: With splendour auspicious (2:35) -- Song: Chin Chin Chinaman (2:28) -- Song: The interfering parrot (6:45) -- Finale: Before our eyes (1:07).
- Call Number
- *LDC 20977 (F)
- OCLC
- 40960495
- Author
- Jones, Sidney, 1861-1946.
- Title
- The geisha [sound recording] : a story of a tea house : [a Japanese musical play / music by Sidney Jones ; lyrics by Harry Greenbank].
- Imprint
- London : Hyperion, p1999.
- Cast
- Lillian Watson (O Mimosa San) ; Christopher Maltman (Reginald Fairfax) ; Sarah Walker (Miss Molly Seamore) ; Richard Suart (Wun-Hi) ; Sarah Vivian (Juliette Diamant) ; Michael Fitchew (Marquis Imari) ; Jozik [i.e. Jozic] Koc (Dick Cunningham) ; New London Light Opera Chorus ; New London Orchestra ; supporting cast & musicians ; Ronald Corp, conductor.
- Event
- Recorded June 19-21, 1998, Henry Wood Hall, London.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Hall, Owen, 1853-1907. LibrettistGreenbank, Harry. LyricistWatson, Lillian. vocMaltman, Christopher. vocWalker, Sarah. vocSuart, Richard. vocVivian, Sarah. vocFitchew, Michael. vocKoc, Jozic. vocCorp, Ronald. ConductorNew London Light Opera Chorus. PerformerNew London Orchestra. Performer
- Publisher No.
- CDA67006 Hyperion
- Research Call Number
- *LDC 20977 (F) Program notes and libretto on file.