I love this production. Its so nice how they play this scene completely straight and tender, despite how the rest of the show is so wonderfully played for laughs.
I think that's the measure of any production of the show. It's easy to look at the schmaltz and sentimentality and go for the mugs. But this duet needs to be played straight. I don't really care much for this company's productions, but I' cannot deny that they know the material and, most importantly, why the material works.
I so wish I could see this whole production. I sang in this many years ago and have seen many excellent versions, including that of the Doyle Carte and one in the London West End, but this is by far the best and these two have most beautiful voices. The whole production is just incredible.
They did the pop version of Pirates guys... Don't judge on what you know of the legit one... This production is fabulous... the perfect amount of camp, for such a campy operetta! Check out their pirate king... LOVED HIM!
What a wonderful version of this song, considering Helen isn't trained in opera her voice is superb, and I know this isn't opera, but their voices are fantastic, they always sing so well together, brilliant, absolutely brilliant
Not sure where you got your info from but Helen is an operatically trained soprano and what an excellent soprano she is too. Both these parts needed opera singers to pull this off x
Sorry if I got it wrong, I saw it in an article I read a few years ago. I thought it was funny at the time, but as they had been talking to Helen, I assumed it was correct, sorry again. 😞
The Proper term is not "thin" voices, its that the tamber of their voices are "light" which gives them the advantage of sounding younger and more pleasant with the high notes in this genre of "pirates".
I stumbled upon this video after watching Papp's NYC production of Pirates. I gotta admit Gallaher and Donaldson are better than the original NYC cast. I just love the chemistry! Other than SG productions, are there other videos of Donaldson? I can't seem to find them.
I know people give Frederic crap, but I love his staunch adherence to his sense of duty. He was willing to give up his heart(Mabel) for the sake of doing what was right and following through with his indenture, a contract he agreed to complete. It's admirable really.
This is a delightful performance. Ironically the same music is used for Oscar Wilde's (Steven Fry) homosexual encounter with Bose (Jude Law) in the film Wilde (1997).
Gilbert & Sullivan were satirical about any senior authority figures in their works, but when it came to the young lovers, they needed seriously good singers to portray that kind of weight-bearing part
@wishingonthemoon1 Ya, my director came up to me and basically told me he was giving me the part, hahaha! Thanks for all the inspiration, I hope I can do it justice! =)
Kevin Hocking was the conductor and orchestrator for the EssGee trilogy. He economised a score for a 30-piece orchestra down to a 6-piece band, so the company could spend more money on the sets, rigging and costumes.
@@Ignauhak EssGee is SG, Simon Gallaher. He was the producer and director. He sang a bit too :-) We saw a few live performances in Melbourne in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Brilliant. They were pop versions of G&S, but true to the music (more or less - they had fun with it).
Our school is doing this! Auditions are this Friday, and I am almost positive that I will be Mable! =) I say this humbly, it's just that we are a small school and I study privatly, have a wider range, and am one of the oldest. I am so excited, whatever the outcome!
To be fair, in this, us basses get the Police Constable and at a push the Major-General, and baritones get the King. Clearly they're the most fun characters in this opera, and some of the best in Gilbert and Sullivan overall, if you ask me!
I don't think she is. DC wouldn't have used a heavy soprano in this part. Helen has a lovely crystal voice in the high register particularly. This opera requires a soprano of Helen's calibre for this duet and for the colloratura in poor wand'ring one
He is originally operatically trained - musicians have to earn their crumbs wherever they can hence the "pop" singing. Simon is a very talented musician/actor/producer/director/composer and arranger 😊
The whole song is brilliant, but the 2nd part is among the most beautiful duets ever written for musical theatre. And these two nail it! Breathtaking!
The vibrato in her voice is mesmerising
I love this production. Its so nice how they play this scene completely straight and tender, despite how the rest of the show is so wonderfully played for laughs.
I think that's the measure of any production of the show. It's easy to look at the schmaltz and sentimentality and go for the mugs. But this duet needs to be played straight.
I don't really care much for this company's productions, but I' cannot deny that they know the material and, most importantly, why the material works.
Like how in "Hearts Do Not Break (They Sting and Ache)", Katisha's lament in _The Mikado,_ funny stage business simply isn't done.
I so wish I could see this whole production. I sang in this many years ago and have seen many excellent versions, including that of the Doyle Carte and one in the London West End, but this is by far the best and these two have most beautiful voices. The whole production is just incredible.
I love this version of the pop Pirates.
AMAZING VOICES!!! mabel has the most beautiful voice! as does friedrich!!!!
Helen is Gorgeous, and I really liker her voice!!
I think there is no difference both couples have amazing voices.
Wow, this is gorgeous! I'm playing Mabel this summer and I'm in the process of learning the music. This is a great show!
I may or may not have stalked it channel to watch you do it
I have the DVD and the CD yet it is still great to pick a favourite track and watch it on You Tube thanks uploading it. Wonderful wonderful
Where did you get the DVD?
By the by, this is the best rendition of this I've ever heard! Brava!
They did the pop version of Pirates guys... Don't judge on what you know of the legit one... This production is fabulous... the perfect amount of camp, for such a campy operetta! Check out their pirate king... LOVED HIM!
this guy is a great tenor
Beautiful play. Seen it in Melbourne great memories with my grandmother X
What a wonderful version of this song, considering Helen isn't trained in opera her voice is superb, and I know this isn't opera, but their voices are fantastic, they always sing so well together, brilliant, absolutely brilliant
Not sure where you got your info from but Helen is an operatically trained soprano and what an excellent soprano she is too. Both these parts needed opera singers to pull this off x
Sorry if I got it wrong, I saw it in an article I read a few years ago. I thought it was funny at the time, but as they had been talking to Helen, I assumed it was correct, sorry again. 😞
The Proper term is not "thin" voices, its that the tamber of their voices are "light" which gives them the advantage of sounding younger and more pleasant with the high notes in this genre of "pirates".
I love her!
Pretty Pretty voice!
When my group did this in one show when Fredrick makes his dramatic exit he did a face plant and boy was he brused! :(
amazing more like it
That was the sound that sounded so beautiful Like
The Opening Theme of The Little Mermaid the Disney
one.
I stumbled upon this video after watching Papp's NYC production of Pirates. I gotta admit Gallaher and Donaldson are better than the original NYC cast. I just love the chemistry! Other than SG productions, are there other videos of Donaldson? I can't seem to find them.
I just got cast as Frederick for my school musical
Spent an hour in rehearsal singing this.
sooo fantastic. i bought the song on itunes
why gilbert and sullivan isn't a mainstay of broadway and the west end will always floor me.
Absolute bliss
I know people give Frederic crap, but I love his staunch adherence to his sense of duty. He was willing to give up his heart(Mabel) for the sake of doing what was right and following through with his indenture, a contract he agreed to complete. It's admirable really.
Joey season 2 episode 9 brought me here!
This is a delightful performance. Ironically the same music is used for Oscar Wilde's (Steven Fry) homosexual encounter with Bose (Jude Law) in the film Wilde (1997).
In Sydney, Australia
True. Its a great musical
that too
i was so upset my school did the jr. version of this musical and they cut this song out. it was depressing.
Gilbert & Sullivan were satirical about any senior authority figures in their works, but when it came to the young lovers, they needed seriously good singers to portray that kind of weight-bearing part
i am so excited to play fredric and yes i am a girl
@bubblleez Simon Gallaher, and Helen Donaldson. Pirate King is Jon English.
@rchungyy I so agree, a fabuluos voice!
Lucky for me because I'm a tenor but I wouldn't be jealous because as with everything Tenors are good for some things and basses are good at others.
@wishingonthemoon1 Ya, my director came up to me and basically told me he was giving me the part, hahaha! Thanks for all the inspiration, I hope I can do it justice! =)
@MmmVomit --- I agree
Agreed. Who orchestrated this? Why does it sound like a cheesy early 90's pop ballad karaoke track? Thank heaven the singers are so good.
Kevin Hocking was the conductor and orchestrator for the EssGee trilogy. He economised a score for a 30-piece orchestra down to a 6-piece band, so the company could spend more money on the sets, rigging and costumes.
@@Ignauhak EssGee is SG, Simon Gallaher. He was the producer and director. He sang a bit too :-) We saw a few live performances in Melbourne in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Brilliant. They were pop versions of G&S, but true to the music (more or less - they had fun with it).
what is the lead roll in this play??
Weak?
Watch Poor Wandering One from this version
Our school is doing this! Auditions are this Friday, and I am almost positive that I will be Mable! =) I say this humbly, it's just that we are a small school and I study privatly, have a wider range, and am one of the oldest. I am so excited, whatever the outcome!
I would have stayed...
@bubblleez
frederick.
As the sarge I did that on purpose lol
this is probably a bit late, but good luck :)
God! But for sensible accompaniment.
He will be 82
To be fair, in this, us basses get the Police Constable and at a push the Major-General, and baritones get the King. Clearly they're the most fun characters in this opera, and some of the best in Gilbert and Sullivan overall, if you ask me!
well sung, but it is way off tempo wise. I dont think they sing more than 5 bars in correct time. you an play with recit.. but not that much!
shes too light
I don't think she is. DC wouldn't have used a heavy soprano in this part. Helen has a lovely crystal voice in the high register particularly. This opera requires a soprano of Helen's calibre for this duet and for the colloratura in poor wand'ring one
Weak,. my fucking foot her voice can reach the whistle register the highest soprano voice. She is far from it.
and hes a pop singer, this is crap
He is originally operatically trained - musicians have to earn their crumbs wherever they can hence the "pop" singing. Simon is a very talented musician/actor/producer/director/composer and arranger 😊
Simon's voice is amazing. Helen's, on the other hand... is alright, but really sorta weak.
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