The Savoy Opera And The Savoyards (1894)

The Savoy Opera and the Savoyards is a book written by Percy Fitzgerald and published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Savoy Opera, a genre of comic opera that was popular in the late 19th century. The Savoy Opera was created by the partnership of composer Arthur Sullivan and librettist W. S. Gilbert, and the book explores their collaboration and the success of their productions.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Savoy Opera's music, lyrics, and characters, as well as its cultural impact. It also delves into the history of the Savoy Theatre, where the operas were performed, and the actors and actresses who performed in them, known as the ""Savoyards.""Fitzgerald's book is considered an important historical document of the Savoy Opera and its era. It provides a fascinating insight into the creative process of Sullivan and Gilbert, and the social and cultural context in which their works were produced. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of opera and musical theatre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.