The Mikado Or The Town Of Titipu

“The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu” is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1885. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and the composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900). Together they collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896 which are still performed and loved today. Among their most famous works are 'H.M.S. Pinafore', 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'The Mikado'. Classic Musicals Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed musicals and operas ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.

A comprehensive guide to Gilbert and Sullivan's THE MIKADO, featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, and an insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis by Burton D. Fisher, noted opera author and lecturer.

Another of the collaborations between Gilbert and Sullivan, The Mikado is another play that should be in the repertoire of any reader.