The Pirates of Penzance (1966)

Though by no means the best Pirates available today in a market that is abundant with top quality recordings, this extremely rare STEREO recording of Pirates is, nevertheless, one that collectors will want to have.  Made by Decca for RCA in the glorious acoustic of Walthamstow Town Hall largely as a special American market vehicle for its director, producer and star, MARTYN GREEN, with Martyn's connections this recording is virtually an unofficial "D'Oyly Carte plus a few guest stars" recording - check out your Rollins and Witts to verify the Carte credentials of conductor Alan Ward (Isidore's Godfrey's assistant MD for many years), and soloists Arthur Richards, Yvonne Newman (Dean) and Harry Goodier. Even the principal guest artiste Ivor Emmanuel had D'Oyly Carte experience.  Other guest artistes include Tudor Evans, Julia Shelley and Janet Howe.

Restored from the Decca master tapes, issued under license from Universal (Decca) and with notes by David Steadman and Jim Craig.