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Post by paul jh » Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:09 am

Since I just returned from a fabulous production of the Pirates of Penzance, let's list a solo, duet, trio, or chorus from a Gilbert and Sullivan opera. Provide the opera name too.

1. Mever Mind the Why and Wherefore -- HMS Pinafore

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Post by Marian » Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:51 am

2. I AM THE VERY MODEL OF THE MODERN MAJOR GENERAL - The Pirates Of Penzance

( I remember when the last words were changed to gynaecologist at a hospital revue we had years ago!)

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Post by paul jh » Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:09 pm

3. I Have a Song to Sing, O! -- The Yeomen of the Guard

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4. Three Little Maids from School (The Mikado)
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Post by paul jh » Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:13 am

5. My Eyes are Fully Open (Ruddigore)

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Post by Marian » Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:12 am

6. Behold the Lord High Executioner - The Mikado

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Post by paul jh » Wed Aug 14, 2013 2:45 pm

7. The hours creep on apace (HMS Pinafore)

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8. AWAY! AWAY! MY HEART'S ON FIRE (Pirates of Penzance)
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9. Finale, Act II (Princess Ida)

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10. WHEN I WAS A LAD - HMS Pinafore
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11 The sun whose rays are all ablaze (The Mikado)

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12. HERE A HI-DE-DO - (The Mikado)
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Post by paul jh » Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:32 pm

13. Bridegroom and Bride (The Gondoliers)

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Post by paul jh » Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:34 pm

Swedish artists (excluding the most famous group)

1. The Sign -- Ace of Base

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Post by hpooch » Tue Aug 20, 2013 3:52 am

2. SEPTEMBER - Stage Name of Petra Marklund who sang "Cry For You"
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