Roberta Morrell, David Steadman
Description
D'Oyly Carte: Through the Lens is a book of photographs of the iconic company, which presented the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan around the world fro
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m 1875 to 2003, presented the universally popular Savoy Opera's for forty-eight weeks every year, with as many as eight shows in its repertoire, until the cost of transporting so many productions became unsustainable. Interest in the company and its performers remains keen to this day, as witnessed by the success of the two books written about it by Roberta Morrell. This time, Roberta is joined by co-author, David Steadman, himself an expert on the company and one of its latter Principal Conductors, in bringing to G&S lovers this unprecedented insight into life 'on the road' at home and abroad. Travel by rail, sea, air and road; dressing room camaraderie; backstage antics; the work of those behind the scenes; royal performances; the company at play: all are vividly brought to the reader in pictures which informally capture the spirit of a unique, much lamented opera company. This is a book full of nostalgia, featuring personal photos provided by company performers.
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