Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado - 2867

Amazon.com Regarded by G & S fans as the best of the all the operettas, The Mikado is given a sizzling performance by Sir Charles Mackerras, who--by leaving off the overture (which isn't by Sullivan anyway)-- manages to squeeze the piece onto one CD. He also shortens the "list" song since Gilbert's original features a prominent use of the "N" word, which, not withstanding the fact that he's making fun of people who performed in black-face in the 19th century, isn't worth the trouble it would cause by leaving it in. The singers are real singers; that is, they treat the music with respect and make it sound great. Of course, it is. --David Hurwitz
ASIN: B000003CXW
VSKU: GGV.B000003CXW.LN
Condition: Like New
Author/Artist:Sir Charles Mackerras|Gilbert & Sullivan|Orchestra & Chorus Welsh National Opera|Arthur Sullivan|Marie McLaughlin|Welsh National Opera|Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Binding: Audio cd