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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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Additional Authors
  • Hall, Owen, 1853-1907.
  • Greenbank, Harry.
  • Watson, Lillian.
  • Maltman, Christopher.
  • Walker, Sarah.
  • Suart, Richard.
  • Vivian, Sarah.
  • Fitchew, Michael.
  • Koc, Jozic.
  • Corp, Ronald.
  • New London Light Opera Chorus. prf
  • New London Orchestra. prf
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.
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Added Author
Hall, Owen, 1853-1907. Librettist
Greenbank, Harry. Lyricist
Watson, Lillian. voc
Maltman, Christopher. voc
Walker, Sarah. voc
Suart, Richard. voc
Vivian, Sarah. voc
Fitchew, Michael. voc
Koc, Jozic. voc
Corp, Ronald. Conductor
New London Light Opera Chorus. Performer
New London Orchestra. Performer
Publisher No.
CDA67006 Hyperion
Research Call Number
*LDC 20977 (F) Program notes and libretto on file.
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