Sullivan: The Rose of Persia
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COMPOSERS: Sullivan
LABELS: CPO
ALBUM TITLE: The Rose of Persia
WORKS: The Rose of Persia
PERFORMER: Richard Morrison, Richard Stuart; Hanover Band/Tom Higgins
CATALOGUE NO: 777 074-2
This late (1899), non-Gilbertian operetta has an oriental setting and a delicately coloured score. The performance is attractive, especially with the addition of six overtures, all given period-instrument style by the Hanover Band. George Hall