Wales, Pauline > Godfrey, Isidore

Gilbert & Sullivan: Iolanthe / D'Oyly Carte Opera Company

2 CD / Decca / 2003-05-13

Works: Arthur Sullivan: Iolanthe
Performers: Adams, Donald; Bradshaw, Dawn; Knight, Gillian; Newman, Yvonne; Reed, John [baritone]; Round, Thomas; Sandford, Kenneth; Sansom, Mary; Styler, Alan; Toye, Jennifer; Wales, Pauline
Conductors: Godfrey, Isidore
Ensemble: D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus; Grenadier Guards Band; New Symphony Orchestra

"The chorus is excellent and the orchestral detail has the usual light Godfrey touch... the production was given added panache by introducing the Grenadier Guards...continue...

Gilbert & Sullivan: Pirates of Penzance / Godfrey, et al

2 CD / Decca / 2003-05-13

Works: Arthur Sullivan: Pirates of Penzance
Performers: Adams, Donald; Allister, Jean; Brannigan, Owen; Cook, George; Maisey, Susan; Masterson, Valerie; Palmer, Christene; Potter, Philip; Reed, John; Wales, Pauline
Conductors: Godfrey, Isidore
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"The recording is superbly spacious and clear throughout, with a fine sense of atmosphere... Godfrey's conducting is as affectionate as ever, more lyrical here, without...continue...