Cat No:
CDH55245
Release Date: 01 February 2006
Label: Helios / Hyperion Records Ltd
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 034571152455
Genres: Classical Orchestral
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Description
This issue is an extension of Ronald Corp's popular forays into the territory of light music. The 'musical comedy' called The Geisha, by Sidney Jones, dates from 1896 and was by far the biggest hit of that decade, its popularity outstripping everything else, even The Mikado, throughout Europe. It has never quite been forgotten, having been revived several times since, in both professional and amateur productions, in several languages. Everybody who knows the piece (and there are surprisingly many people who do; we've already had enthusiastic letters from people who've seen it illustrated in our new catalogue) is fulsome in their praise of it.
The story tells of the amorous goings-on when Lieutenant Reggie Fairfax and his fellow officers from HMS Turtle descend on 'The Tea-House of Ten Thousand Joys' in Japan, longing for a cup of tea and female company. The three big hits from the score were the romantic 'Star of my soul' (sung here by Christopher Maltman), 'Chin Chin Chinaman' (hilariously delivered by Richard Suart and chorus) and 'The Amorous Goldfish' (sung in her own inimitable fashion by Sarah Walker).
Politically the piece is highly incorrect! -
Tracklisting
- 1. Opening Chorus 'Happy Japan'
- 2. Entrance Of Officers 'Here They Come'
- 3. Song 'The Dear Little Jappy-Jap-Jappy'
- 4. Song 'The Amorous Goldfish'
- 5. Duet 'The Kissing'
- 6. Concerted Piece 'If You Will Come To Tea'
- 7. Chorus 'Lamentation'
- 8. Concerted Piece 'We're Going To Call On The Marquis'
- 9. Duet 'The Toy'
- 10. Song 'A Geisha's Life'
- 11. Soing 'Jack's The Boy'
- 12. Song 'Chon Kina'
- 13. Finale 'Though Of Staying Too Long'
- 14. Chorus 'Day Born Of Love'
- 15. Song 'The Toy Monkey'
- 16. Duet 'Ching-a-ring-a-ree'
- 17. Quartette 'Jolly Young Jacks Are We'
- 18. Song 'The Jewel Of Asia'
- 19. Song 'Star Of My Soul'
- 20. Quartette 'What Will The Marquis Do?'
- 21. Japanese March
- 22. Entrance Of Geishas 'With Splendour Auspicious'
- 23. Song 'Chin Chin Chinaman'
- 24. Song 'The Interfering Parrot'
- 25. Finale 'Before Our Eyes'
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