George Bernard Shaw contended that "Savoy opera is a genre in itself; and ... Haddon Hall is the highest and most consistent expression it has yet contained" - yet this important work has never hitherto been available in full score.
But Sullivan's first comic opera after his "carpet quarrel" split with W.S. Gilbert
is now available as the latest issue in our scholarly Sullivan Edition. Edited by
Roger Harris from the composer's autograph manuscript, the work's origins, composition
and original performances are discussed in an informative Preface, while a detailed
Editorial Commentary lists variant readings to be found among the autograph manuscript,
the published vocal score and D'Oyly Carte orchestral
parts.
The publication includes the full dialogue, as well as such curiosities as two pieces of “Entry” and “Exit” music not found in the vocal score, and extra verse for Sir George’s song “In days of old” and the words of a song for Rupert (“Oh, pity the purely bred Puritan’s plight”) which was later replaced by “I’ve heard it said.”
Published in two volumes (vol. A: Act I; vol. B: Acts II/III), "Haddon Hall" costs £90.00 (softback: ISMN M-708011-94-1) or £140.00 (hardback: ISMN M-708011-93-4) - in both cases the additional cost of p&p within the UK is £10.00.
A companion vocal score of Haddon Hall - including the full dialogue - is also available, at a cost of £15.00 (softback: ISMN M-708011-96-5) or £40.00 (hardback: ISMN M-708011-95-8). In both cases the additional cost of p&p for a single copy within the UK is £4.50.
To purchase a copy, contact:
CHRISTOPHER I. BROWNE
Hawdon Hall, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 7AW, England
Tel. +44 (0)1422-844744; Fax +44 (0)1422-884744
Email: sales@gilbertandsullivanonline.com
Payment may be made by Debit/Credit card, PayPal or cheque.
Note for American visitors to our web site: If you would prefer to pay in $US dollars, please ask us for a special quotation.
Newly edited from Sullivan's autograph manuscript, the score includes - for the first time in print - an alternative, abbreviated Finale which appears to have been performed shortly after the transfer of the original production from the St James's Theatre.
As with other volumes in the Sullivan Edition, the score has an informative Preface outlining the history of the work, and a detailed Editorial Commentary.
The full score of "The Zoo" costs £50.00 (softback), plus £3.35 p&p (first-class) or £2.84 (second-class) - or £75.00 (hardback), plus £4.50 p&p. Please note: all p&p prices apply to postage within the U.K. only.
Hawdon Hall, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 7AW, England
Tel. +44 (0)1422-844744; Fax +44 (0)1422-884744
Email: sales@gilbertandsullivanonline.com
Home Page - Sullivan Edition - Performing editions - Hire material - How to order - Links - Send e-mail
WHAT'S NEW
(1) The Zoo - (2) Thespis - (3) Haddon Hall
(3) HADDON HALL - the "highest" Savoy opera at last in full score
Page updated 17 May 2010
(2) THESPIS - the Rees/Morton performing edition in vocal score
Thespis was Gilbert and Sullivan’s first comic opera, premiered at London’s Gaiety Theatre on 26 December 1871 as the main Christmas attraction. Contrary to popular legend, it was not a failure - it played to good houses for its run of 63 performances, and was withdrawn only at the end of the pantomime season.
The libretto was published (with many errors!) but Sullivan’s original score has not survived. Only one number from it was published - the ballad “Little Maid of Arcadee” - and the chorus “Climbing over rocky mountain” was re-used in The Pirates of Penzance. More recently, part of the ballet music was rediscovered.
Several attempts have been made to recreate the score, adapting music from other works by Sullivan. One of the most successful of these was arranged by Garth Morton , and a vocal score of his version has now been published for the first time.
The libretto has been re-edited by Terence Rees, whose researches amongst contemporary newspaper reviews allowed him to rediscover extensive omissions from the spoken dialogue and even lyrics missing from the published version.
The vocal score costs GBP£12.50 (softback) plus GBP£3.00 for postage and packing within the United Kingdom.
To purchase a copy, contact:
CHRISTOPHER I. BROWNE
Hawdon Hall, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 7AW, England
Tel. +44 (0)1422-844744; Fax +44 (0)1422-884744
Email: sales@gilbertandsullivanonline.com
Payment may be made by Debit/Credit card, PayPal or cheque.
All prices subject to change without notice. Postage and packing extra. All prices quoted in GBP (British pounds sterling).Customers wishing to pay in $US should ask for a quotation.