'Iolanthe' premiered on November 25 1882 simultaneously at the Savoy Theater in London and the Standard Theater New York. The wit of Gilbert's dialogue and sparkle of his lyrics is matched only by the energy of Sullivan's setting imbued with his sense of both Mendelssohnian grace and Victorian popular song. In two acts 'Iolanthe' presents the convergence of the world of Fairies with that of Humans when Strephon interacts with members of Parliament. It focuses on contemporary issues by drawing comparisons between the worlds - both Peers and Peris (the Fairy Kingdom) live 'on credit' and are indebted to others for their existence since Peris owe their life onEarth to ancient myths while Peers are in a position of financial privilege because of ancient laws. This is is the Schirmer edition of the Vocal Score edited by Bryceson Treharne and contains all the dialogue plus a synposis.

For Three-Part Chorus of Women's Voices with Organ or Piano Accompaniment. Arranged by Bryceson Treharne.

After creating eight works for the stage Gilbert and Sullivan outdid themselves with a macabre farce set in the Far East. It is the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera and arguably the most popular opera ever written. This may have had something to do with the vogue for all things Japanese at the time but it is also due to the universal appeal of the characters - every culture has a bribe-hungry Pooh-Bah giggling schoolgirls and a pathetic elderly Katisha. This edition of the Chorus part includes all cues and a synopsis. It is edited by Bryceson Treharne.

Description Gilbert And Sullivan: Pirates Of Penzance (Vocal Score) This Vocal score contains all the dialogue and historical notes by Marie Eggold; it is edited by Bryceson Treharne. Songlist The Pirates Of Penzance