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THE GRAND DUKE 1970, MOUNT OREAD, LAWRENCE

AUDIO RESTORATION DONE WITH ADOBE AUDITION, FROM A DIGITAL TRANSFER OF A VINTAGE REEL TO REEL RECORDING OF THE LP. THE FINISHED CDS ARE NOW IN THE STACKS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS GORTON LIBRARY OF MUSIC AND DANCE.

The Grand Duke, or The Statutory Duel, performed by the Mount Oread Gilbert and Sullivan Company at the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Lawrence, Kansas, 1970. “The first live stereo recording with dialogue” of the last Gilbert and Sullivan opera. Recorded on three LPs and released on Century Records. Transferred to digital in 2019. Presented here with the kind permission of Lynne Shornick, musical director. The Grand Duke is not as well known as the other Savoy Operas, and the plot is complicated. These "videos" are just the audio augmented with pictures, for educational purposes, using images of the original characters/designs to help in identifying the characters as they speak and sing. Photos of the original 1896 cast are from Wikipedia Commons, and “Final Curtain" (John Wolfson, 1976). The Percy Anderson costume designs are from the extensive Victoria and Albert Collection online, and are made available for educational, non-commercial use only. I haven't located any photos of the 1970 cast or production, but I'm still looking. Many thanks to Peter Zavon for having the audio digitally transferred. Audio restoration by Maria Anthony using Adobe Audition CC and Ozone Imager. Hiss, hum, click and even clipping are all significantly reduced, although there’s not much that can be done to help the worst of Julia Jellicoe’s mad shrieking. The Mount Oread Gilbert and Sullivan Company 1970 Musical Director - Lynn Shornick Stage Directors - John Bush Jones, Sandra Carson Jones Cast Rudolph - Scott Holmes; Ernest Dummkopf - Scott Shattuck; Ludwig - Michael L. Rapport; Dr Tannhäuser (Notary) - Stephen Weldon Prince of Monte Carlo - Ronald Highly; Viscount Mentone - Paul Gilbert Ben Hashbaz - Arthur Kleinman; Herald - Alfred J. Lata Barkeep/Wine Steward to Ludwig - Chuck Werts Princess of Monte Carlo - Carolyn Weber Baroness von Krakenfeldt - Sharon K. F. Zongker; Julia Jellicoe - Beth Carr Lisa - Robyn Lee; Olga - Rita Halsig; Gretchen - Kathy Virgilio; Bertha - Pam Pyles; Elsa - Carol Jean Smith; Martha - Gail Wilson Chamberlains, Nobles, Actors, etc. Dean Bergmann, Avery Carter, George Davidson, Bruce Addison Douglas, Larry Engel, Paul Gilbert, Douglas Hofmeister, Richard S. Mosher, Craig Robinson, Chris Thomann, Ann Bolinger, Barbara Jeanne Clark, Leslie Anne Coats, Rita Halsig, Becca Myers, Lisa Ann Nelson, Pam Pyles, Carol Jean Smith, Kathy Virgilio, Gail Wilson The Grand Duke Orchestra - Conducted by Lynn Shornick Piano - Lelya Field Violins - Cecile Grantham (Concert Mistress), Marie Brown, Anne Shenkein, W. John Nickerson Viola - Roberta Zukernick, Cathy Cottingham, Mona Hector Cello - John C. Kelley, Sandra E. Allen, Joy Isbell Bass - Jeff Dearinger Flute - Kay Porter, Rebecca Jordan Oboe - Cheryl Clark Clarinet - Alan Burns, Craig Kirkpatrick Bassoon - Molly Eaton French Horn - Barbara Tennent, Edith Zelinski Trumpet - Margaret Hearn, Mike Nichols Trombone - Gerry Bevin, Jim Moore Percussion - Frederick Fendorf Choreographer - Sandra Carson Jones Technical Director - John A. Degen Set Designer - David Vargas Costume Designer - Virginia Hirsch

Kurt Gänzl's British Musical Theatre Company.

Husbands and Lovers

AUDIO RESTORATION OF SIXTEEN TRACKS DONE WITH ADOBE AUDITION, FROM A DIGITAL TRANSFER OF A CASSETTE TAPE OF THE ORIGINAL DEMO SESSIONS.

Kurt Gänzl's British Musical Theatre Company. Husbands and Lovers was a production that Tony Award-winning director Peter Coe (Oliver! Othello) was developing when he died in 1987, a stage play based on a song cycle of popular numbers from Edwardian theatre.These demos were recorded at Chappell studios in London, using one microphone, in 1985. The singers are Diana Martin, Tracy Collier, Graham Hoadly and Kurt Gänzl. Kurt also arranged, adapted and revised the songs. Lesley Hayes played piano. 01. Love is a Game Chrysanthemum 1956 (takes place in 1913) Neville Phillips/Robin Chancellor/Robb Stewart -Diana Martin 02. The Amorous Goldfish The Geisha 1896 Owen Hal/Harry Greenbank- Diana Martin 03. Charming Weather The Arcadians 1909 Arthur Wimperis/Lionel Monckton -Kurt Gänzl, Tracy Collier 04. Semi-Detached The Girl from Kays 1902 Owen Hall/Ivan Carryl- Kurt Gänzl, Tracy Collier 05. The Girl that You Take Out to Supper The Little Cherub 1906 Owen Hall /Ivan Carryl -Kurt Gänzl 06. Married Life My Lady Frayle 1916 Arthur Wimperis/Max Pemberton/Howard Talbot/ Herman Finck -Kurt Gänzl, Graham Hoadly 07. I’ve Always Been Known as a Liar- Graham Hoadly, Diana Martin 08. A Real Good Cry Together The Duchess of Dantzic 1906 Ivan Caryll /Henry Hamilton- Diana Martin, Tracy Collier 09. Just One Hour My Lady Frayle 1916 Arthur Wimperis/Max Pemberton/Howard Talbot/ Herman Finck -Diana Martin 10. The Mirror Song Cinderellen Up Too Late Royle/Robinson 1891 Diana Martin 11. I Dreamed my Husband’s Love was as Pure as Snow, Papa The Girl from Kays 1902 Owen Hall & Ivan Carryl Tracy Collier 12. The Lily and the Grub The Golden Butterfly 1908 Reginald De Koven / Harry B. Smith Diana Martin 13. I Love Him Le Petite Duc Lecoq 1879 Tracy Collier, Diana Martin 14. Appearances, You Know Diana Martin, Graham Hoadly 15. He Gave me this Charm for my Chain The Catch of the Season Herbert Haines /Evelyn Baker/ Charles H. Taylor, 1904 Diana Martin 16. Love is a Game Chrysanthemum REPRISE

Excerpts from An Italian Straw Hat. Music and words by Terry Hawes. Performed by students at Southgate College circa 1979. By permission of the author.

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A Victorian Rock Opera for the Ages

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THE GRAND DUKE 1970, MOUNT OREAD, LAWRENCE

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