Review (PDF) The Mikado In Full Score (Dover Music Scores)
The tale of Nanki-Poo and his passion for Yum-Yum has charmed audiences since its 1885 debut with graceful, well-loved melodies such as "Three little maids from school are we," "The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la," and many others. Now available in a newly edited, newly engraved full-score publication based on Sullivan's autograph and the first edition of the full score, this new performing edition by Ephraim Jones and Carl Simpson corrects many errors and incorporates Gilbert's later libretto changes.
Series: Dover Music Scores
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; New edition edition (June 13, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486406261
ISBN-13: 978-0486406268
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.8 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #339,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Sheet Music & Scores > Composers > Gilbert #11 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Sheet Music & Scores > Composers > Sullivan #47 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Sheet Music & Scores > Forms & Genres > Ballet & Dance
This score is well designed and put out. However to get the orchestral materials is an all together hassle. The publisher listed to have the materials in the score is not in fact the distributor of those materials. I had to call six different departments in the company to finally get the answer that I had to call another company! For study this is a great score, for performance you should probably find another publisher.
Any lover of this Gilbert & Sullivan masterpiece will gain a fuller appreciation of it by being able to follow the lyrics and dialog while listening to the operetta. The score also has a nicely written preface and synopsis of the story. Although knowing how to read music is not essential to the enjoyment of this Mikado full score, buyers that do read music will gain an even greater appreciation of it by being able to follow each instrumental line along with the lyrics of the songs. The Dover score is beautifully printed at a very bargain price to boot. Everyone can derive a great deal of pleasure from this score, no matter what level of musical training they possess. Highly Recommended! (P.S. I understand that the full score of The Pirates of Penzance is due for release this fall)
We are doing the Mikado in the spring for our school production. The score is thorough and will come in handy as we begin working on the music for orchestra and lead roles. I'm quite satisfied with this purchase. Only wish the music score is larger to read. This score will come in handy as we prepare for the production.
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