An Introduction to Operetta

mahler10th · June 17, 2008, 04:42:22 AM

For anyone not familiar with The Wonder Pets, they provide quite the best introduction to Operetta and Classical music for youngsters out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EimNlVghC8A
They're great. I want to join them.

Harry · June 17, 2008, 05:23:21 AM

Excellent topic John, we need more addicts in the direction of operetta!
I am hooked already, but that you knew huh.
I saw the clip, and its indeed a good entrée into this branch of vocal perfection.

mn dave · June 17, 2008, 06:25:28 AM

Why is this in the Diner?

I like Gilbert & Sullivan but the last time I mentioned them here I got clobbered.

So, good luck, John.

Harry · June 17, 2008, 06:43:56 AM

Quote from: mn dave on June 17, 2008, 06:25:28 AM
Why is this in the Diner?

I like Gilbert & Sullivan but the last time I mentioned them here I got clobbered.

So, good luck, John.

I also have a complete set of G & S, so let them come......

(poco) Sforzando · June 17, 2008, 06:48:24 AM

Quote from: mn dave on June 17, 2008, 06:25:28 AM
Why is this in the Diner?

I like Gilbert & Sullivan but the last time I mentioned them here I got clobbered.

Can't imagine why. Sullivan was a highly inventive, highly finished composer.

Gurn Blanston · June 17, 2008, 06:51:14 AM

I was raised on G & S, Dad and I used to listen to his D'Oyly Carte boxes on Sunday mornings, following along with the libretto and "singing" along too. I loved it then, and still enjoy it a lot now. Very good music, brilliant satire, what more can you ask?

mn dave · June 17, 2008, 07:04:23 AM

I see Telarc has a box set of their Mackerras G&S recordings. I'll have to scoop that up one of these days.

mahler10th · June 17, 2008, 07:37:03 AM

Quote from: mn dave on June 17, 2008, 07:04:23 AM
I see Telarc has a box set of their Mackerras G&S recordings. I'll have to scoop that up one of these days.

This is great news. I had no idea G&S did a WonderPets suite now published by Telarc.
Must be good.

Brian · June 17, 2008, 08:11:59 AM

Quote from: mn dave on June 17, 2008, 06:25:28 AM
Why is this in the Diner?

I like Gilbert & Sullivan but the last time I mentioned them here I got clobbered.

So, good luck, John.

I love Gilbert & Sullivan too! And so do my sisters and my cousins and my aunts.

Gurn Blanston · June 17, 2008, 08:20:20 AM

Quote from: Brian on June 17, 2008, 08:11:59 AM
I love Gilbert & Sullivan too! And so do my sisters and my cousins and my aunts.

Would that be cousins by the dozens?

Anyway, if the OP asks, I would be happy to move this to a more appropriate area. Or not...

mn dave · June 17, 2008, 08:25:03 AM

Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 17, 2008, 08:20:20 AM
Anyway, if the OP asks, I would be happy to move this to a more appropriate area. Or not...

You've never needed permission before.

mahler10th · June 17, 2008, 10:22:01 AM

O do not know what or who the OP is, but as I started this thread and there are active Moderators, it can of course be moved anywhere the Mods see fit.

mn dave · June 17, 2008, 10:23:05 AM

Quote from: mahler10th on June 17, 2008, 10:22:01 AM
O do not know what or who the OP is, but as I started this thread and there are active Moderators, it can of course be moved anywhere the Mods see fit.

OP = Original Poster (you!)

Harry · June 17, 2008, 10:32:33 AM

Quote from: mahler10th on June 17, 2008, 10:22:01 AM
O do not know what or who the OP is, but as I started this thread and there are active Moderators, it can of course be moved anywhere the Mods see fit.

Well I created once a thread related to operetta, maybe it could merge with that one?

Gurn Blanston · June 17, 2008, 11:58:24 AM

Quote from: mahler10th on June 17, 2008, 10:22:01 AM
O do not know what or who the OP is, but as I started this thread and there are active Moderators, it can of course be moved anywhere the Mods see fit.

OK, I didn't know if you started it here for a reason. I'll move it to the Opera/Vocal/Performance thread then.

Quote from: Harry on June 17, 2008, 10:32:33 AM
Well I created once a thread related to operetta, maybe it could merge with that one?

If you want to go back and look for it, Harry, and bump it up to the top, I'll merge them later when I get home. It's a good idea, but I don't have time to hunt it right now.