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THE SORCERER
 
Written by W. S. Gilbert                             Composed by Arthur Sullivan

Annotated libretto of THE SORCERER including appendices containing the music of the original ending of the Act One Finale, the opening of Act Two, the original version of Alexis' Act Two ballad, and a setting of Lady Sangazure's ballad "In days gone by" - click here

 

To hear the original ending of the Act One Finale - click here

 

To hear the original Act Two Opening Chorus - click here


Vocal score of the original 1877 version of THE SORCERER as published by Metzler:-

 

Act 1

Act 2


Modern edition vocal score with combined libretto of the revised 1884 version of THE SORCERER, courtesy of Troupers Light Opera:-

 

Act 1

Act 2


"Happy are we in our loving frivolity" - The original 1877 opening chorus to Act Two.  Below are a newly typeset Vocal Score for this number, together with a full orchestral score and band parts, all courtesy of Troupers Light Opera.

 

Vocal Score

 

Orchestral Score

 

Band Parts:-

Piccolo

Flute

Clarinet

Oboe

Bassoon

Trumpet

French Horn

Trombone

Percussion

Violin 1

Violin 2

Viola

Cello & Bass


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