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The Sorcerer Lancers, by Charles d Albert
Cover for The Sorcerer Lancers, arranged from Arthur Sullivans music by Charles d Albert
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1877 Arranged Arranger Bats Bearskin Bride Casting Chappell Flash Fork Gilbert Lancers Lightning Magic Opera Operetta Performed Sheet Sorcerer Spell Spooky Sullivan
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This print, titled "The Sorcerer Lancers," is a stunning cover design for the operetta arrangement of Arthur Sullivan's music by Charles d'Albert, published in 1877. The operetta, with libretto by W.S. Gilbert, tells the story of a group of soldiers who stumble upon a coven of witches and are magically transformed into various animals. In this image, we see the Sorcerer Lancers, an ensemble of soldiers in their distinctive bearskin hats, standing in a spooky forest clearing. The soldiers appear both charmed and alarmed by the magical creatures surrounding them. A soldier in the foreground points a fork at a group of bats, while another casts a spell with a glowing wand, surrounded by the ominous glow of lightning. The design of the print is reminiscent of the Victorian era, with its intricate details and use of bold colors. The soldiers' uniforms and the witches' costumes are meticulously rendered, adding to the historical authenticity of the image. The overall effect is both whimsical and slightly eerie, capturing the enchanting and magical nature of the operetta. Charles d'Albert, the arranger of the music for this print, was a prolific composer and conductor who worked with many of the leading musicians of the day. His arrangements of Sullivan's music for The Sorcerer were performed extensively in the late 1800s and continue to be enjoyed by audiences today. This print is a testament to the enduring popularity of The Sorcerer and the magical world it creates. It invites us to imagine the excitement and wonder of the operetta's performance in the 1870s and beyond.
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