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Vintage Collection - Gilbert & Sullivan: Iolanthe, etc / Mackerras, et al

2 CD / Regis Records / 2008-11-03

Works: Arthur Sullivan: Iolanthe; Pineapple Poll
Performers: Dean, Yvonne; Drummond-Grant, Ann; Green, Martyn; Halman, Ella; Mitchell, Margaret; Morgan, Fisher; Osborn, Leonard; Styler, Alan; Thornton, Eric
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Sadler's Wells Opera Orchestra

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...