The last completed comic opera by Sir Arthur Sullivan. In its first critical edition.
Based on comprehensive research into Sullivan’s autograph manuscript, original band parts, and the stage directors’ prompt books used in the original London and New York productions.
The fully revised libretto resolves issues of erroneous texts and missing dramatic directions. Every word of the libretto is presented with all known variants.
This edition includes the cut song Let her live, and the scene that once surrounded it.
Multiple versions of the bravura aria ‘Neath my lattice are presented.
Libretto, Piano-Vocal Score, Full Score, and Orchestra Parts
