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Gilbert And Sullivan Collection

"Discover the musical genius behind the iconic operatic collaborations of Gilbert and Sullivan

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre... presents - the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company...Iolanthe...Gondoliers - Brooklyn Academy of Music'

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre...Light and Grand Opera..."H.M.S. Pinafore", "Hansel & Gretel"..."Fra Diavolo" - popular prices - Free

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Patience, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Patience, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Patience, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company - in - Pirates of Penzance'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City - Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - The Pirates of Penzance'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - "Mikado"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in a 6 Day Festival Under the Big Tent...Mikado - [HMS] Pinafore & Trial by Jury - Pirates of

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City presents - Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - Iolanthe - Seth Low Jr. High School'

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Presents - Gilbert & Sullivan's Popular Operetta...All Star Cast of 60 Artists - Augmented Orchestra of 20 - Star Casino'

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Savoy Theatre - "The Pirates of Penzance" - Sponsored by San Diego Symphony Ass'n'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Premiere Showing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Great Northern Theatre...Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan - Modern Version'. Poster for a musical theatre adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, The Mikado

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Gala New Year's Eve Performance...Swingcopated Version of "Mikado" with a Chorus of 100 Voices - Acclaimed by Thousands - Great Northern Theatre'

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Swing Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Swing Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Swing Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre Treasure Island - A Cast of 100 - "Swing Mikado" - Sensational Success - Hot from New York...The Big Hit of the Golden Gate International

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Signature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic

Signature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with
878588 Signature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S
878589 Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900, when a student. English composer best known for his

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900, when a student. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations
878587 Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900, when a student. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving)

Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving)
3635869 Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " What do you mean)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho)

Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho)
3634052 Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their eyes met)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho)

Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho)
3634051 Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Alas)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho)

Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho)
3634053 Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (colour litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Pish Tush)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving)

Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving)
3635862 Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pooh Bah and part of the family tree)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving)

Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving)
3635866 Illustration for The Story of The Mikado (engraving) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Why)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Performance of 'The Gondoliers'before the Queen at Windsor Castle (engraving)

Performance of "The Gondoliers"before the Queen at Windsor Castle (engraving)
1602940 Performance of " The Gondoliers" before the Queen at Windsor Castle (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: D Oyly Carte Opera Company (colour litho)

D Oyly Carte Opera Company (colour litho)
BAL57804 D Oyly Carte Opera Company (colour litho) by Hassall, J. (1868-1948) and Hardy, D. (1866-1922); Private Collection

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Birthplace of English composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, 8 Bolwell Terrace, Lambeth Walk

Birthplace of English composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, 8 Bolwell Terrace, Lambeth Walk, London (b / w photo)
3627016 Birthplace of English composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, 8 Bolwell Terrace, Lambeth Walk, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Richard Temple, Durward Lely and Frank Thornton in the original production of Gilbert

Richard Temple, Durward Lely and Frank Thornton in the original production of Gilbert
3639800 Richard Temple, Durward Lely and Frank Thornton in the original production of Gilbert and Sullivans opera Patience at the Opera Comique, London, 1881 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: The flower gazer Victorian Greeting Card of an Aesthetic adoring a sunflower in ectasy, c

The flower gazer Victorian Greeting Card of an Aesthetic adoring a sunflower in ectasy, c
3603180 The flower gazer Victorian Greeting Card of an Aesthetic adoring a sunflower in ectasy, c.1881 (colour litho) by Ludovici, A

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Victorian Greeting Card of an Aesthetic artist painting a picture, c. 1881 (monochrome)

Victorian Greeting Card of an Aesthetic artist painting a picture, c. 1881 (monochrome)
3603179 Victorian Greeting Card of an Aesthetic artist painting a picture, c.1881 (monochrome) by Gray, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; out of copyright

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: 'HMS Pinafore'(litho)

"HMS Pinafore"(litho)
6009478 " HMS Pinafore" (litho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: " HMS Pinafore." Illustration for Souvenir of Sir Arthur Sullivan by Walter J Wells)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Sullivan: Sullivans Birthplace (b / w photo)

Sir Arthur Sullivan: Sullivans Birthplace (b / w photo)
6009482 Sir Arthur Sullivan: Sullivans Birthplace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sullivans Birthplace)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: 'Pirates of Penzance'(litho)

"Pirates of Penzance"(litho)
6009470 " Pirates of Penzance" (litho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Pirates of Penzance." Illustration for Souvenir of Sir Arthur Sullivan by)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Sullivan, English composer (b / w photo)

Sir Arthur Sullivan, English composer (b / w photo)
2776517 Sir Arthur Sullivan, English composer (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Poster for HMS Pinafore, performed by Gorman

Poster for HMS Pinafore, performed by Gorman
SNG127067 Poster for HMS Pinafore, performed by Gormans Church Choir at the Broadway Theatre (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; American

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Sullivan: As a Chorister (b / w photo)

Sir Arthur Sullivan: As a Chorister (b / w photo)
6009488 Sir Arthur Sullivan: As a Chorister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: As a Chorister)

Background imageGilbert And Sullivan Collection: Fascimile of MS of 'The Lost Chord'(b / w photo)

Fascimile of MS of "The Lost Chord"(b / w photo)
6009480 Fascimile of MS of " The Lost Chord" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Discover the musical genius behind the iconic operatic collaborations of Gilbert and Sullivan. Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, an English composer known for his enchanting melodies, left an indelible mark on the world of music during his lifetime from 1842 to 1900. His partnership with playwright Sir William Schwenk Gilbert resulted in timeless classics that continue to captivate audiences today. In this captivating image from The Strand Magazine published in 1897, we catch a glimpse of young Sullivan as a student, already displaying immense talent and promise. His signature serves as a testament to his enduring legacy. Meanwhile, another illustration transports us into the vibrant world of "The Mikado, " one of their most beloved works. With meticulous detail captured through engravings and color lithographs, these images bring to life the whimsical characters and intricate set designs that have enthralled generations. Notably, even royalty was enchanted by their creations. A grand performance of "The Gondoliers" before Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle is depicted in an exquisite engraving. It showcases the opulence and splendor that accompanied their productions. Lastly, we glimpse into the realm of D'Oyly Carte Opera Company through a vivid color lithograph. This company played a pivotal role in popularizing Gilbert and Sullivan's works worldwide, ensuring their enduring popularity across continents. Gilbert and Sullivan's collaboration remains unparalleled in its ability to blend witty librettos with melodious compositions that resonate with audiences over a century later. Their contributions have forever shaped the landscape of opera and continue to inspire countless artists today.