The Savoy Opera And The Savoyards (1894)

The Savoy Opera And The Savoyards is a book written by Percy Fitzgerald and originally published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of the Savoy Opera, a genre of comic opera that emerged in the late 19th century and was popularized by the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The book explores the origins of the Savoy Opera and its key figures, including Richard D'Oyly Carte, the impresario who brought Gilbert and Sullivan together, and the various performers and musicians who made up the Savoyards ������� the company of actors and singers who performed in the Savoy Operas. Fitzgerald also provides detailed analyses of the individual operas themselves, including plot summaries, character descriptions, and critical assessments of the music and lyrics. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the performers and productions, as well as facsimiles of original programmes and librettos. Overall, The Savoy Opera And The Savoyards is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of musical theatre or the development of the comic opera genre.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.