Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Arthur Seymour Sullivan

Arthur Seymour Sullivan

Wyndham, Henry Saxe

Hardcover

MusiciansBritish HistoryOpera

ISBN10: 102528139X
ISBN13: 9781025281391
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 306
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Arthur Seymour Sullivan is a comprehensive biographical study of one of Britain's most celebrated and influential composers. Written by Henry Saxe Wyndham, this work chronicles the life of the man who, alongside librettist W.S. Gilbert, revolutionized the world of musical theater with the immortal Savoy Operas. The narrative follows Sullivan from his early days as a boy chorister at the Chapel Royal to his rise as a leading figure in the Victorian musical establishment.

While Sullivan is perhaps best remembered for his collaborative triumphs in works like The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, and H.M.S. Pinafore, this biography also highlights his significant contributions to serious music. From his orchestral compositions and oratorios to his enduring hymns, the book provides a balanced look at a versatile artist who strove to elevate the standard of English music. Saxe Wyndham offers insights into Sullivan's personal character, his social circles, and the professional challenges he faced during a prolific career that spanned decades. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of British opera, Victorian culture, and the development of the modern musical.

1 different editions

Also available

Also from

Wyndham, Henry Saxe

View All

Also in

Musicians

View All