The Sorcerer (Sullivan, Arthur)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 acts
Composition Year 1877, rev.1884
Genre Categories Savoy operas; Theatrical Works; Operas; Operettas; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; English language; For violin, piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr)
Related Works Pieces based on 'The Sorcerer'

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 Complete Recording
#759477 - 148.12MB - 114:43 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 174×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2022/1/23)

Performer Pages Really Authentic Gilbert and Sullivan Performance Trust (company)
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Donald Evans (stage director)
Michael Andrewes (conductor/musical director)
Donald Evans (Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre)
Joel Allen (Alexis Pointdextre)
John Kiernan-Sear (Dr. Daly)
Neil Welch (Notary)
Lloyd Scott (John Wellington Wells)
Damian Bennett (Hercules)
Judith Borick (Lady Sangazure)
Eryn Strachan (Aline Sangazure)
Jane Robertson (Mrs. Partlet)
Juliet Mann (Constance Partlet)
Publisher Info. Really Authentic Gilbert and Sullivan Performance Trust, 2008.
Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Recorded live, 2002. This is audio from a videotaped performance.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Overture (EU)
#751178 - 4.51MB - 5:40 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 46×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

⇒ 26 more: Ring forth, ye bells • Constance, my daughter • When he is here, I sigh with pleasure • The air is charged with amatory numbers • Time was, when love and I were well-acquainted • Sir Marmaduke • With heart and voice • My kindly friends — Oh, happy young heart • My child, I join in these congratulations • With heart and with voice • Welcome joy, adieu to sadness • All is prepared for sealing and for sighing • Love feeds on many kinds of food • My name is John Wellington Wells • Sprites of earth and air • Now to the banquet we press • 'Tis twelve, I think • Dear friends, take pity on my lot • Thou hast the power — It is not love • I rejoice that it's decided • Oh, I have wrought much evil with my spells • Alexis, doubt me not — The fearful deed is done • Oh, my voice is sad and low • Oh, joyous boon • Prepare for sad surprises • Or he or I must die

 Ring forth, ye bells (EU)
#751179 - 1.45MB - 1:48 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 27×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Constance, my daughter (EU)
#751180 - 1.89MB - 2:21 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 10×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 When he is here, I sigh with pleasure (EU)
#751181 - 1.46MB - 1:49 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 13×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 The air is charged with amatory numbers (EU)
#751182 - 0.99MB - 1:15 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 8×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Time was, when love and I were well-acquainted (EU)
#751183 - 2.26MB - 2:49 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 16×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Sir Marmaduke (EU)
#751184 - 1.97MB - 2:29 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 12×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 With heart and voice (EU)
#751185 - 1.80MB - 2:14 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 11×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 My kindly friends — Oh, happy young heart (EU)
#751186 - 2.25MB - 2:48 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 13×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 My child, I join in these congratulations (EU)
#751187 - 0.72MB - 0:55 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 7×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 With heart and with voice (EU)
#751188 - 0.69MB - 0:51 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 9×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Welcome joy, adieu to sadness (EU)
#751189 - 3.26MB - 4:06 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 14×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 All is prepared for sealing and for sighing (EU)
#751190 - 2.06MB - 2:36 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 8×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Love feeds on many kinds of food (EU)
#751191 - 2.25MB - 2:50 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 10×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 My name is John Wellington Wells (EU)
#751192 - 1.81MB - 2:15 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 19×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Sprites of earth and air (EU)
#751193 - 3.23MB - 4:02 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 12×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Now to the banquet we press (EU)
#751194 - 6.06MB - 7:41 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 14×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 'Tis twelve, I think (EU)
#751195 - 5.45MB - 6:42 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 19×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Dear friends, take pity on my lot (EU)
#751196 - 3.92MB - 4:52 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 9×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Thou hast the power — It is not love (EU)
#751197 - 2.17MB - 2:41 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 10×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 I rejoice that it's decided (EU)
#751198 - 2.76MB - 3:31 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 10×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Oh, I have wrought much evil with my spells (EU)
#751199 - 3.52MB - 4:26 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 8×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Alexis, doubt me not — The fearful deed is done (EU)
#751200 - 1.91MB - 2:23 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 7×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Oh, my voice is sad and low (EU)
#751201 - 2.32MB - 2:55 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 11×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Oh, joyous boon (EU)
#751202 - 2.68MB - 3:20 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 7×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Prepare for sad surprises (EU)
#751203 - 0.57MB - 0:43 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 8×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

 Or he or I must die (EU)
#751204 - 3.08MB - 3:51 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/V - 14×⇩ - MP3 - Dbmiller

MP3 file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/17)

Performer Pages D'Oyly Carte Opera Company (ensemble)
New Symphony Orchestra of London (orchestra)
Isidore Godfrey (conductor)
Fisher Morgan (Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre)
Neville Griffiths (Alexis Pointdextre)
Jeffrey Skitch (Dr. Daly)
Donald Adams (Notary)
Peter Pratt (John Wellington Wells)
Ann Drummond-Grant (Lady Sangazure)
Muriel Harding (Aline Sangazure)
Beryl Dixon (Mrs. Partlet)
Yvonne Dean (Constance Partlet)
Publisher Info. Decca, 1953.
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Recordings on archive.org: RS 62015, R 23078. Publication information: discogs.com (release), discog.com (master).
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Naxos

Javascript not enabled.

Sheet Music

Parts

Revised version (1884)

 Flute 1/2 (also Piccolo)
#605989 - 83.66MB, 75 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 76×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

⇒ 11 more: Oboe • Clarinet 1/2 (A/B♭) • Bassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (A/B♭) • Trombone 1/2 • Timpani/Bass Drum/Cymbals/Chimes/Gong/Triangle/Snare Drum • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe
#605991 - 36.82MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 32×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Clarinet 1/2 (A/B♭)
#605988 - 91.73MB, 86 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 30×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Bassoon
#605986 - 49.38MB, 48 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 28×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Horn 1/2 (F)
#605990 - 2.69MB, 61 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 50×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Trumpet 1/2 (A/B♭)
#605994 - 2.54MB, 53 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 56×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Trombone 1/2
#605993 - 1.91MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Timpani/Bass Drum/Cymbals/Chimes/Gong/Triangle/Snare Drum
#605992 - 0.38MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 51×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Violins I
#605996 - 4.91MB, 100 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 81×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Violins II
#605997 - 3.29MB, 67 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 49×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Violas
#605995 - 3.16MB, 66 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 48×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

 Cellos/Basses
#605987 - 84.82MB, 100 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - Spansoft

PDF scanned by Unknown
Spansoft (2020/1/17)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1925-75).
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Probably the manuscript parts rented by D'Oyly Carte. They seem identical to the Kalmus reprints below (which have smaller files, better scans).
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Flute 1/2 (also Piccolo)
#757359 - 7.88MB, 76 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 75×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

⇒ 11 more: Oboe • Clarinet 1/2 (A/B♭) • Bassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (A/B♭) • Trombone 1/2 • Timpani/Bass Drum/Cymbals/Chimes/Gong/Triangle/Snare Drum • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe
#757360 - 3.98MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 64×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Clarinet 1/2 (A/B♭)
#757361 - 9.01MB, 86 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 58×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Bassoon
#757362 - 4.69MB, 50 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 64×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Horn 1/2 (F)
#757363 - 4.84MB, 62 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 40×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Trumpet 1/2 (A/B♭)
#757364 - 2.55MB, 54 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Trombone 1/2
#757365 - 4.00MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 36×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Timpani/Bass Drum/Cymbals/Chimes/Gong/Triangle/Snare Drum
#757366 - 0.75MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 42×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Violins I
#757367 - 5.49MB, 100 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 54×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Violins II
#757368 - 4.11MB, 68 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Violas
#757369 - 7.15MB, 66 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

 Cellos/Basses
#757370 - 5.67MB, 102 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 61×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2022/1/11)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1925-75).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2457.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Vocal Scores

Original version (1877)

 Complete Score
#517584 - 7.88MB, 131 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 191×⇩ - Music Addict

PDF scanned by Adam Cuerden
Music Addict (2018/4/1)

 Act I
#01499 - 4.80MB, 81 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2522×⇩ - Carolus

PDF scanned by Adam Cuerden
Carolus (2006/9/07)

 Act II
#01500 - 4.09MB, 54 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1064×⇩ - Carolus

PDF scanned by Adam Cuerden
Carolus (2006/9/07)

Editor First edition
Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Metzler & Co., n.d.[1877]. Plate M. 5001.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes This is a scan of the first edition which differs from the one issued after the revival in 1884, and includes the extended Act I finale, the original opening to Act II. It does not include the Overture nor Alexis' Act II ballad, "Thou Hast the Power", referred to in most scores as "It Is Not Love." Announced as "now ready" in an ad in the Dec. 22 1877 Musical Times.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Complete Score
#331099 - 11.11MB, 130 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 528×⇩ - Afp0815

PDF scanned by US-R
Afp0815 (2014/6/25)

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. London: Metzler & Co., n.d.[1877]. Plate M. 5001.
Reprinted New York: William A. Pond & Co., n.d.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Complete Score
#757358 - 11.22MB, 152 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 44×⇩ - Dbmiller

PDF scanned by HathiTrust
Dbmiller (2022/1/11)

Publisher. Info. Boston: Oliver Ditson, n.d.(ca.1877).
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes This is the American version of the opera, which does not agree entirely with the version published in Britain. This score contains all the dialogue.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Revised version (1884)

 Complete Score
#248790 - 6.19MB, 142 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2145×⇩ - Carolus

PDF scanned by US-R
Carolus (2012/9/1)

 Complete Score (color)
#104504 - 10.12MB, 142 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1200×⇩ - Carolus

PDF scanned by University of IL
Carolus (2011/6/6)

Arranger Hamilton Clarke (1840–1912), overture
Publisher. Info. London: Metzler & Co., n.d.(1884).
Reprinted London: J.B. Cramer & Co., n.d.(after 1900). Plate 104504.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Complete Score
#757202 - 2.16MB, 235 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 304×⇩ - Dbmiller

PDF typeset by editor
Dbmiller (2022/1/10)

Arranger Hamilton Clarke (1840–1912), overture
Editor James Cooper
Publisher. Info. Troupers Light Opera, 2016.
Copyright
Creative Commons Zero 1.0 [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Complete Score
#757758 - 3.24MB, 238 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 540×⇩ - Dbmiller

PDF typeset by editor
Dbmiller (2022/1/13)

Arranger Hamilton Clarke (1840–1912), overture
Editor Larry Byler
Publisher. Info. Larry Byler, 2022.
Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Version 3.5, 2022.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Arrangements and Transcriptions

Selections

For Violin and Piano (Sousa)

 "Potpourri" - Piano score
#245619 - 1.38MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 290×⇩ - Schalltrichter

PDF scanned by US-Wc
Schalltrichter (2012/8/7)

Arranger John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)
Publisher. Info. Philadelphia: W.F. Shaw, 1879.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.
For Piano (Maylath)
See Potpourri on Themes from 'The Sorcerer' (Maylath, Henry)

Javascript is required to submit files.

General Information

Work Title The Sorcerer
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Чародей; Чародій; 魔法使い
Name Aliases Колдун
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Sullivan, Arthur
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IAS 69
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 acts:
Overture (includes "With heart and with voice", "When he is here",
"Dear friends, take pity on my lot", and "My name is John Wellington Wells")
  • Act I
1. "Ring forth ye bells" (Double Chorus)
2. "Constance, my daughter, why this strange depression?" (Mrs. Partlet and Constance)
2a. "When he is here" (Constance)
3. "The air is charged with amatory numbers" (Dr Daly)
3a. "Time was when Love and I were well acquainted" (Dr Daly)
4. "Sir Marmaduke, my dear young friend Alexis" (Sir Marmaduke, Dr Daly, and Alexis)
4a. (Dance)
5. "With heart and with voice" (Chorus of Girls)
6. "My kindly friends" (Aline)
6a. "Happy young heart" (Aline)
7. "My child, I join in these congratulations" (Lady Sangazure)
8. "With heart and with voice" (Chorus of Men)
9. "Welcome, joy!" (Lady Sangazure and Sir Marmaduke)
10. "All is prepared" (Aline, Alexis, Notary, and Chorus)
10a."With heart and with voice" (Double Chorus)
11. "Love feeds on many kinds of food" (Alexis)
12. "My name is John Wellington Wells" (Mr. Wells)
13. "Sprites of earth and air" (Aline, Alexis, Mr. Wells, and Chorus)
14. Act I Finale (Ensemble)
"Now to the banquet we press"
The Tea-Cup Brindisi ("Eat, drink and be gay") (Sir Marmaduke, Dr Daly and Chorus)
"Oh love, true love" (Aline and Alexis)
"Oh marvellous illusion"
Tea-Cup Brindisi reprise (1877 version)
  • Act II
15. "Happy are we in our loving frivolity" (Chorus) (1877 version)
15. "'Tis twelve, I think" and "Why, where be Oi?... If you'll marry me"
(Aline, Alexis, Mr. Wells, and Chorus) (1884 version)
16. "Dear friends, take pity on my lot" (Constance, Notary, Aline, Alexis, and Chorus)
17. "Thou hast the pow'r thy vaunted love" (Alexis)
18. "I rejoice that it's decided" (Aline, Mrs. Partlet, Alexis, Dr Daly, and Sir Marmaduke)
19. "Oh, I have wrought much evil with my spells" (Lady Sangazure and Mr. Wells)
20. "Alexis! Doubt me not, my loved one" (Aline)
21. "Oh, my voice is sad and low" (Dr Daly)
22. "Oh, joyous boon! oh, mad delight" (Aline, Alexis, Dr Daly, and Chorus)
23. "Prepare for sad surprises" (Alexis)
24. Act II Finale: "Or he or I must die" (leading to a reprise of "Now to the banquet we press") (Ensemble)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1877, rev.1884
First Publication. 1877, 1884 – London: Metzler & Co.
  • Vocal Score – Plate M.5001, 130 pages (Original Version)
  • Vocal Score – Plate M.5001, 137 pages (Revised Version)
Librettist William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail
Cast
Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre, an Elderly Baronet (bass-baritone)
Alexis, of the Grenadier Guards, his son (tenor)
Dr Daly, Vicar of Ploverleigh (lyric baritone)
Notary (bass)
John Wellington Wells, of J. W. Wells & Co., Family Sorcerers (comic baritone)
Lady Sangazure, a Lady of Ancient Lineage (contralto)
Aline, her Daughter, betrothed to Alexis (soprano)
Mrs. Partlet, a Pew Opener (contralto)
Constance, her Daughter (soprano (1877); mezzo-soprano or soprano (1884))
Hercules (speaking role)

Mixed Chorus (SATB)

Villagers

Orchestra

2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon
2 horns, 2 cornets, 2 trombones
timpani, triangle, snare drum, chimes, bass drum, cymbals, gong, strings
Related Works Pieces based on 'The Sorcerer'
Discography Gilbert & Sullivan Discography
External Links Wikipedia article
Gilbert & Sullivan Archive

Navigation etc.

William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's Savoy Operettas
Other Operas and Operettas
Retrieved from "http://imslp.org/index.php?title=The_Sorcerer_(Sullivan,_Arthur)&oldid=3858574"