Peter Cousens Graeme Ewer Anne-Maree McDonald Andrew Green Conductor
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@davidnelson68749 ай бұрын
Of all The Mikados I have seen this is my favorite.
@AMT3.0Remember11 күн бұрын
Hear, Hear!!
@widetubevision44233 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of The Mikado. Only the Aussies will notice the 1985 dignitaries inserted into the lyrics and some of the dialogue. Brings back memories from that decade. Especially from the outspoken Fred bloke who would tell all heathens to go down the river Nile...
@johnpickford4222 Жыл бұрын
WideTube Vision4: No, this not the best version. As in most recent modern versions, there is, as someone mentioned, too much clowning, a mix match of styles and weak attempts at humor. Instead of trusting Gilbert and Sullivan’s humor and vocal characterizations (soprano, lyric mezzo, contralto, tenor, light baritone, bass-baritone and basso), it’s all a poor mish mash and borders on racial intensity. BUT, not all is lost as D’Oyly Carte taped an excellent traditional production that appears here. Look for it, enjoy it and see how the other versions like this do not measure up.
@AMT3.0Remember11 күн бұрын
@@johnpickford4222 When discussing art, one cannot tell another that their opinion is wrong. The strident assertion of your preferred view has no place. Art speaks to/though people's hearts, each in a different way. This is art, not mathematics. Such preachy pedantry as yours simply sounds rude & pompous.
@AMT3.0Remember11 күн бұрын
YES! 100% agreed! This version has a magical ingredient that pedants will never know! Bravo!
@kathish5 жыл бұрын
"A train of little ladies"--bwahaha! I too love the designers' blend of styles, which strikes me as possibly the best way to convey the satirical intent of 'The Mikado' in today's world.
@julistarling83822 жыл бұрын
Exactly. ^___^
@AMT3.0Remember11 күн бұрын
YES!!! 1000 times YES!!
@MollyWat4 жыл бұрын
I love this rendition of the Mikado so much! The costume/prop design is top-notch.
@fortomnicron54363 жыл бұрын
Me too. I watched on television and bought it on DVD.
@julistarling83822 жыл бұрын
I love the Japanese costumes that each have at least one English detail. A necktie, a straw hat, a bowler hat, etc. Clever and cute, I say. ^___^
@AMT3.0Remember11 күн бұрын
@@julistarling8382 SO clever!!
@fortomnicron54363 жыл бұрын
This version is available on DVD too.
@anemoia33215 жыл бұрын
Koko is great!!! Bravo!!!!
@robertmwoodley15026 жыл бұрын
Opera Australia's wonderful production
@shtonker83 жыл бұрын
I hope you've seen Brian MacDonald's CBC production? Now there's a professional production to remember! Superb in every way! I couldn't sleep for a week as I had the melodies and lyrics running through my head all day and night long. Try to interview for a new job when, Now there's a Howdeedo running endlessly through the brain. I think my real brain was buried somewhere. Aloha from Hawai'i. And the cast was stellar to boot!!
@TheMusicmoviefrog5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I've been looking for this for ages! :) Any chance you have the Gondoliers? Around the same time this production; within a few years I think, maybe 1981?
@anslicht448711 ай бұрын
Basic info: This is from 1988.
@TheMicksterdee4 жыл бұрын
I have seen several versions of Mikado. Personally I feel there is too much clowning in this one
@johnsarkissian5519 Жыл бұрын
Mick Daubney, That’s exactly my feeling! Too much clowning!
@somyod2u3 жыл бұрын
With those hats and sideburns, the gentleman of the chorus looked more like authodox Jews than Japanese men.
@robertmwoodley15023 жыл бұрын
Obviously most of the chorus are of European descent, dressed and made up in a mixture of Victorian Britain with Japanese references. The whole operetta is presented as a Victorian Music Hall production.
@keaton718 Жыл бұрын
The Australian accents are pretty thick during the book.
@DavidS-iy8bb3 жыл бұрын
This costume design is excellent resistance against anyone who feels the original is culturally insensitive.
@richardbayly39935 жыл бұрын
Nanki Poo plays left-handed?
@marionbayley13513 жыл бұрын
So does Paul McCartney. What’s the problem?
@johnpickford4222 Жыл бұрын
@@marionbayley1351 I think that Richard Bayly is asking what team Nanki-Poo bats on.
@bettyottman17183 жыл бұрын
31:22 Karate Chop
@dermotmccaul1833 Жыл бұрын
The Australian Opera (Opera Australia now) always had a great track record with G&S back to the 1970s and earlier, but they have virtually forsaken this repertoire now for the more lucrative charms of big-brand musicals. A pity really, as I'm not at all sure that musicals lead people to opera itself in quite the same way that G&S did.
@kyliemb99094 жыл бұрын
Fast forward to 7:35 to begin watching
@richardbayly39933 жыл бұрын
peasant
@kyliemb99093 жыл бұрын
Richard Bayly I laughed way too much at this comment 🤣