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Name: Vintage Decca Gilbert & Sullivan Overtures Vinyl Record LW 5226
SKU: ODS1302

Vintage Decca Gilbert & Sullivan Overtures Vinyl Record | LW 5226 | Isidore Godfrey & The New Symphony Orchestra of London | 1950s MP 33⅓ RPM

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Add a touch of vintage charm to your music collection with this delightful 1950s Decca release featuring overtures from Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved operettas The Gondoliers, Patience, and Ruddigore. Conducted by the acclaimed Isidore Godfrey and performed by The New Symphony Orchestra of London, this full frequency range recording captures the wit and theatrical flair of the Savoy operas. With its colourful mid-century sleeve art and informative back cover notes, this Medium Play (MP) vinyl is both a musical treat and a collector's gem. Made in England by Decca Records.

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🎼 Record Details

Title: Gilbert & Sullivan Overtures

Compositions Included:

The Gondoliers

Patience

Ruddigore

Composers: Arthur Sullivan (music), with librettos by W.S. Gilbert

Conductor: Isidore Godfrey

Orchestra: The New Symphony Orchestra of London

Label: Decca Records (ffrr logo – full frequency range recording)

Format: 33⅓ RPM Medium Play (MP) Microgroove Vinyl

Country: Made in England

Catalogue Number: LW.5226

Approximate Release Date: Likely mid-to-late 1950s

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Historical Context

Isidore Godfrey (1900–1977) was one of the most respected conductors associated with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, which was the principal company performing Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operas for decades. His recordings are often considered definitive interpretations of the Savoy Operas.

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The New Symphony Orchestra of London was a freelance ensemble active in the 1930s–1950s, often used for studio recordings, especially under Decca and EMI.

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Decca Records was a major player in classical and popular music in Britain and introduced the ffrr (Full Frequency Range Recording) system, which was a significant leap in sound fidelity during the 1940s and 50s.

Vintage Decca Gilbert & Sullivan Overtures Vinyl Record LW 5226

SKU: ODS1302

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