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Utopia Limited, or, The flowers of progress an original comic opera in two acts.

Title
Utopia Limited, or, The flowers of progress [sound recording] : an original comic opera in two acts.
Author
Sullivan, Arthur, Sir, 1842-1900
Publication
New York : London, p1976.

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Additional Authors
  • Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911
  • Nash, Royston
  • Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900
  • D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. prf
  • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. prf
Description
2 sound discs : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo.; 12 in.
Uniform Title
Utopia Limited
Alternative Title
  • Utopia Limited
  • Flowers of progress.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Operas.
Note
  • London: OSA-12105 (OS.26478--OS.26479).
  • "Recorded under the direction of Bridget D'Oyly Carte."
  • Program notes and synopsis by F. Lloyd and libretto by W.S. Gilbert (14 p.) laid in container.
  • Includes the composer's Imperial march, for orchestra.
Contents
Imperial march -- Utopia Limited, Act 1. Introduction -- In a lazy langour -- O make way for the wise men ; In every mental lore -- Let all your doubts take wing -- Quaff the nectar ; A king of autocratic power we ; Although of native maids the cream ; Bold-faced ranger -- First you're born -- Subjected to your heavenly gaze -- Oh, maiden rich -- Ah! gallant soldier -- It's understood, I think -- Oh, admirable Art -- Finale, Although your royal summons to appear ; What these may be -- A company promoter this ; Some seven men form an association -- Act II. Oh, Zara!/A tenor, all singers above -- Words of love too loudly spoken -- Society has quite forsaken -- Entrance of court -- Drawing-room music -- Eagle high on cloudland soaring -- With fury deep we burn -- If you think that when banded -- With wily brain -- A wonderful joy our eyes to bless -- Then I may sing and play? -- Oh would some demon power /When but a maid -- Ah, Lady Sophy ; Oh, the rapture unrestrained ; Graceful dance/Tarantella -- Upon our sea-girt land -- Finale, There's a little group of isles.
LCCN
76750397
OCLC
  • ocm02866073
  • SCSB-343590
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library