The Prince Consort Edinburgh - Arthur Sullivan: Haddon Hall
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Artist: The Prince Consort EdinburghComposer: Arthur Sullivan
Conductor: Alan Borthwick
Performer: Alan Borthwick
Conductor: David Lyle
Orchestra: Prince Consort Orchestra
Performer: Mary Timmons
Performer: Maxwell Smart
Performer: Peter Thomson
Performer: Roland York
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-10-24
Music Label: Divine Art
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- Act 1, Introduction
- Act 1, Chorus
- Act 1, Song with Chorus
- Act 1, Chorus with Solos
- Act 1, Madrigal
- Act 1, Trio
- Act 1, Duet
- Act 1, Song with Chorus
- Act 1, Duet
- Act 1, Recit
- Act 1, Trio
- Act 1, Recit & Song
- Act 1, Entrance of Puritans
- Act 1,Song
- Finale Act 1, Scene
- Finale Act 1, Song
- Finale Act 1, Scene
- Finale Act 1, Solo
- Finale Act 1, Ensemble
- Appendix to Act 1, Solo
- Appendix to Act 1, Duet
- Act 2; Scene 1, Introduction and Chorus of Puritans
- Act 2; Scene 1, Song
- Act 2; Scene 1, Duet
- Act 2; Scene 1, Trio
- Finale Act 2, Quartette
- Finale Act 2, Storm
- Act 2; Scene 2, Recit & Song
- Act 2; Scene 2, Scene
- Act 2; Scene 2, Duet and Chorus
- Act 2; Scene 2, Scene
- Act 3, Opening Chorus
- Act 3, Song
- Act 3, Recit
- Act 3, Duet
- Act 3, Scene and Chorus
- Act 3, Ensemble
- Act 3, Song, Chorus and Dance
- Act 3, Ensemble
Music reviews of Arthur Sullivan: Haddon Hall
Music Review: Amazing Music, Adequate Performance
Rating: 4 Stars
Arthur Sullivan wrote Haddon Hall, "an original light opera in three Acts," in 1892 from a libretto by Sydney Grundy. Regardless of the opinion of critics of the time, I cannot help but note that Haddon Hall is fabulous. It isn't as fine as Iolanthe or Ruddigore, but is of such an even quality that it puts most of Sullivan's other non-Gilbert collaborations to shame.
Haddon Hall has a distinctive flavor, as each of Sullivan's operas with Gilbert. Dorcas' song "But midst our jubilation... `Twas a dear little dormouse" is a joy, as is everything with Rupert Vernon.
I am glad I purchased this recording, even though it has certain shortcomings. Though the recorded quality is very good, the ladies' of the chorus tend to have the unnatural flute-like quality that plagues the BBC Rose of Persia. Also, the orchestra is not professional. I am sure it is far better than some of the Prince Consort's recordings, but the strings often have an edge that implies a failure to keep in time. Still, certain songs show no deficiencies ("There's no one by").
The cast is generally strong. Peter Thomas as Sir George Vernon is excellent. His range extends up to a high G with no unpleasant discomfort. Heather Boyd as Lady Vernon is a good contralto. The quivering voice of Mary Timmons as their daughter Dorothy doesn't always come over smoothly, but is never off-key or pinched. Steven Griffin as her lover Sir John Manners has a strange voice. His top range is almost metallic. He doesn't do a bad job; he just does not have the normal tenor voice.
Alan Borthwick as Oswald (Manner's servant) does have a normal tenor voice. He seems a bit unwilling to give us volume on his top notes, but does very well otherwise. Fiona Main as Dorcas is perhaps the best singer in the lot. Her voice is beautiful.
Ian Lawson puts a dry spin on the sour Rupert Vernon. His performance is fine, matched well by Maxwell Smart as The McCrankie, whose voice is unlike any other. His Scottish accent is comical and enjoyable.
Overall:
This recording, though imperfect, is still worth the purchase of any devoted G&S fan. Sullivan's skill went beyond Gilbert, and Haddon Hall demonstrates this perfectly.
Description of Arthur Sullivan: Haddon Hall
Possibly Arthur Sullivan s best opera, too long overshadowed by the Gilbert-libretto works. The only complete professional recording. With full libretto. the whole score is masterly... most recommendable International Record Review PENGUIN GOOD CD GUIDE ROSETTE WINNERGeneral CDs
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