COMPOSERS: German
LABELS: CFP Silver Doubles
WORKS: Merrie England
PERFORMER: William McAlpine, June Bronhill, Peter Glossop, Monica Sinclair, Patricia Kern;; The Williams Singers, Michael Collins and his Orchestra
CATALOGUE NO: CDCFPSD 4796 ADD Reissue
German’s sparkling comic opera overflows with memorable, tuneful songs like The Yeomen of England and Here’s a to-do to die to-day, and the cast respond to them with great exhilaration and enjoyment, singing Basil Hood’s witty and often tongue-tripping words with dexterity and aplomb. This classic 1960 production, brilliantly refurbished, is an irresistible bargain. Ian Lace
German
German’s sparkling comic opera overflows with memorable, tuneful songs like The Yeomen of England and Here’s a to-do to die to-day, and the cast respond to them with great exhilaration and enjoyment, singing Basil Hood’s witty and often tongue-tripping words with dexterity and aplomb. This classic 1960 production, brilliantly refurbished, is an irresistible bargain. Ian Lace
Published: January 20, 2012 at 3:09 pm