An entirely new and original Japanese opera, in two acts, entitled, The Mikado, or, The town of Titipu / written by W.S. Gilbert ; composed by Arthur Sullivan.

Record ID: 
390387
Accession number: 
GSC 103122
Creator: 
Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900.
Title: 
An entirely new and original Japanese opera, in two acts, entitled, The Mikado, or, The town of Titipu / written by W.S. Gilbert ; composed by Arthur Sullivan.
Uniform title: 
Mikado. Libretto
Published: 
New York : W.A. Pond, c1885.
Inscription/Markings: 

Library's copy has annotations transforming the dramatis personaæ into a cast list for a production of the work "at Albaugh's, Aug. 28, 1885. Washington." NNPM

Notes: 

"Produced at the Savoy Theatre, London, on Saturday, 14th March, 1885, under the management of Mr. R. D'Oyly Carte"--T.p. verso.
Includes the vocal scores of "Hearts do not break" and "Willow, tit-willow" on p. 41-42, 44-45.
Front cover bears stamp: As done by the McCaull Opera Comique Co. at McCaull's Opera House, Philadelphia. John A. McCaull, Proprietor & Manager.
Dramatis personæ--T.p. verso.

Associated names: 

Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911, librettist.
Sullivan, Arthur, Sir, 1842-1900. Mikado. Hearts do not break. Vocal score.
Sullivan, Arthur, Sir, 1842-1900. Mikado. Willow tit-willow. Vocal score.

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Department: 
Music Manuscripts and Printed Music
Music Collection: 
Gilbert and Sullivan Collection