This is one of the songs from Thespis that survived with Sullivan's music ("Climbing Over Rocky Mountain" from Act I was the other, transferred to Pirates of Penzance). I presume "Little Maid of Arcadee" was published because it could be lifted from Thespis and played outside of the context of the opera. Whereas "I Once Knew a Chap," for example, was too tied to the opera's plot to make it on its own.
These little bits of Thespis's original music are precious gems.
Hi Rich, Good to hear your voice again back on the older side of the pond. And singing beautifully, as always!
docstumusic 2 years ago
Thank you very much for posting this. I may have to perform this as my next solo in vocal class. Very helpful. And you have a wonderful voice.
BrynMadge 2 years ago
Great performances!!!
pcma1970 2 years ago
Great voice
ronaldshubert 2 years ago
This is one of the songs from Thespis that survived with Sullivan's music ("Climbing Over Rocky Mountain" from Act I was the other, transferred to Pirates of Penzance). I presume "Little Maid of Arcadee" was published because it could be lifted from Thespis and played outside of the context of the opera. Whereas "I Once Knew a Chap," for example, was too tied to the opera's plot to make it on its own.
These little bits of Thespis's original music are precious gems.
prchristman 3 years ago
Hey, good stuff, Pete!
RossiniSoprano 3 years ago