Sullivan, Arthur

Arguable one of the half dozen or so most popular light operas in the world, The Mikado contains so many gems that Carlo Martelli, the arranger of this potpourri, has had to omit several of them, even though this selection has a duration of about 15 minutes.

Sullivan's operettas are so full of well beloved tunes that the main task for the arranger, of medleys derived from any particular one, is to choose which numbers to omit and which to include. The present arranger Carlo Martelli apologizes in advance to any customer whose favourite tune has been left out!

Sullivan's operettas are so full of well beloved tunes that the main task for the arranger, of medleys derived from any particular one, is to choose which numbers to omit and which to include. The present arranger Carlo Martelli apologizes in advance to any customer whose favourite tune has been left out!

This medley, arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, is basically the overture of Yeoman of the Guard, with a greatly extended arrangement of one of the most loved numbers in the operetta I Have a Song to Sing Oh incorporated.

This medley, arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, is basically the overture of Yeoman of the Guard, with a greatly extended arrangement of one of the most loved numbers in the operetta I Have a Song to Sing Oh incorporated.

This courtroom satire is brimming with good tunes many of which are skilfully adapted by Carlo Martelli in this delightful medley from a favourite operetta.

This courtroom satire is brimming with good tunes many of which are skilfully adapted by Carlo Martelli in this delightful medley from a favourite operetta.