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Contemporary Drawing ofH.M.S. Pinafore

H.M.S. Pinafore has enjoyed more recordings than any other G&Sopera aside fromThe Mikado. No matterwhat your taste, if you want a recording of this opera, there isprobably one out there to suit you.

The earliest recording available is the1922 HMV set, recently re-issued on CD. While the sound quality is excellent forthe period, it is unlikely to be anyone's first choice. The1930 recording, featuring golden ageD'Oyly Carte stars in most of the roles, is also available on CD.

The original D'Oyly Carte recorded the opera three times in the post-war era:1949,1960,and1971. The latter two are both availableon CD. Both have all the dialogue and feature John Reed as Sir Joseph.Most listeners prefer the earlier recording, not only because Reedseems fresher, but also because the sound effects in 1971 seem overdone.

The New D'Oyly Carte has just recordedPinafore, with completedialogue and the "lost" ballad for Captain Corcoran, "Reflect, my child,"as a bonus track.

Going beyond D'Oyly Carte, theSir Malcolm SargentandSir Charles Mackerras recorded theopera a generation apart—musically complete, with grand opera singersin most of the parts. The Mackerras reading, on one CD, is particularlycompelling. Also worth a look is theNew Sadler'sWells recording, based on a critical edition of the score, andrestoring the original finale.

On video, the1973 D'Oyly Carte performancegives a good idea of how the opera was traditionally given, but somepeople find it dull and uninspired. TheBrentWalkerPinafore is generally considered about the worst ofthat series. TheEssgeePinafore hasplenty of spirit, but is rewritten to the point of beingpractically unrecognizable.