9 10 242 https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/4bfd87fc39248792e1dcd0f99ac1863f.jpg 836de31e2146cb9096e9884574c3f9d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Nine programs in printed wraps, 197 pages, cloth binding Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1.1.15 Title A name given to the resource Glasgow Choral Union Concerts Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876/1877 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Bound volume of concert programs Description An account of the resource Volume of nine programmes for the 1875-1876 season of choral and orchestral concerts of the Glasgow Choral Union in the City Hall, Glasgow. Arthur Sullivan conducted the six programs between 16 November and 28 December, 1875. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer, conductor), Costa, Michael, 1808-1888 (composer, conductor), City Hall (Glasgow, Scotland) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource H. A. Lambeth (conductor), Robert Anderson, Glasgow (printer) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Glasgow Choral Union, Glasgow Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Arthur Sullivan Glasgow Messiah https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/c7a5d7e2de1cf81e52f5d970b85f4c7f.jpg 0fb7cecaf793d642428df5f741833d5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Eleven programs, ten in printed wraps, 258 pages, half morocco binding Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1.1.16 Title A name given to the resource Glasgow Choral Union Concerts Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877/1878 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Bound volume of concert programs Description An account of the resource Volume of eleven programmes for the 1876-1877 season of choral and orchestral concerts of the Glasgow Choral Union in the City Hall, Glasgow. Arthur Sullivan conducted the six programs between 21 November and 21 December, 1876. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer, conductor), City Hall (Glasgow, Scotland) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource H. A. Lambeth (conductor), Robert Anderson, Glasgow (printer) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Glasgow Choral Union, Glasgow Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Arthur Sullivan Glasgow Messiah The Tempest https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/65fe765cce0a9a4aa01c5d243d5a2870.jpg 18d8dba7b40bcba50ba08e3d2a855af8 https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/dfe51032e3414b9c7cf704766fc267ac.jpg 1c1f7bbc758f70c0df47c2b8ca85f1f0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Four pages Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1.2.18 Title A name given to the resource Gretchen Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-03-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Theatre program Description An account of the resource First night program for W. S. Gilbert's play Gretchen at the Royal Olympic Theatre, London. The program also includes the farce Jolliboy's Woes (by Charles S. Fawcett). Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Royal Olympic Theatre (London, England) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Olympic Theatre, London Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection London program theatre W. S. Gilbert https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/d350e9e7d3fe7bd63be215edcfe89a0f.jpg 779ad5a2fd94300e5b97fc384f415821 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 122 pages, decorative bound volume Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1.2.19 Title A name given to the resource Gretchen Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Libretto Description An account of the resource First edition libretto of W. S. Gilbert's play Gretchen in red decorative binding. It was produced at the Royal Olympic Theatre, London, 24 March 1879. Dedicated to Miss Marion Terry. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Newman & Co., London Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection London W. S. Gilbert https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/8f1a9d91f1e1fe1083bb8b14cf7b2395.jpg 1228c9dce59329d4e0ce3f1d64b1648f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Paper wraps, 43 pages. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 3.1.5 Title A name given to the resource H.M.S. "Pinafore;" or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Libretto with illustrations Description An account of the resource Libretto for H.M.S. Pinfore; or, The Lass that Loved a Sailor. With portraits of members of Philadelphia area church choirs in various roles from the work Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Subject The topic of the resource H.M.S. Pinafore, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, Gorman's Church Choir, J. Travis Quigg, Philadelphia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911, (author) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available J. Travis Quigg, Philadelphia Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Arthur Sullivan H.M.S. Pinafore Philadelphia W. S. Gilbert https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/4fe0c86fe6e8ad0190b3df06f811c4e7.jpg 74143838d216ef7ff0345d3f4c7575bf https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/a47cbfe2fc25eec242389c4f1e45a08b.jpg 16989382450d24a4a17570f8338ad540 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image four pages, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 3.1.13 Title A name given to the resource H.M.S. Pinafore Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-12-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Program Description An account of the resource Illustrated program for first night of D'Oyly Carte's production of H.M.S. Pinafore at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York. Program's brown illustrations created in London, text details in black added in New York. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Subject The topic of the resource H.M.S. Pinafore, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York, program, first night Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fifth Avenue Theatre (New York), H. Morehen (artist) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Clement Smith & Co. (printer) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Arthur Sullivan D'Oyly Carte Opera Company Fifth Avenue Theatre H.M.S. Pinafore New York program W. S. Gilbert https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/e87d3e588bac7636ad5f35161193dfed.jpg 1e2d324c8973bbcbbf2da1341a30976a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Pink silk 7-1/4 x 11 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 3.1.9 Title A name given to the resource H.M.S. Pinafore and Cox and Box Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-04-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Silk souvenir program Description An account of the resource Pink silk souvenir of 100th presentation of H.M.S. Pinafore at the Standard Theatre, New York, with Cox and Box; or the Long Lost Brothers (music by Sullivan, book by F. C. Burnand). Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Subject The topic of the resource H.M.S. Pinafore, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, Cox and Box, F. C. Burnand, Standard Theatre, New York , souvenir, program, silk Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Standard Theatre (New York) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Standard Theatre (New York) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Arthur Sullivan H.M.S. Pinafore New York program Souvenir W. S. Gilbert https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/05213802c22d04b234a1f8f65bbab922.jpg 93ec52717d6244228948b9d2734e1929 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 29-1/2 x 24-3/4 inches, framed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 3.7.4 Title A name given to the resource H.M.S. Pinafore poster Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stock advertising poster Description An account of the resource Black and white lithograph poster featuring ten separate images of characters from H.M.S. Pinafore. Top row: Captain Corcoran, Hebe, Bill Bobstay, Sir Joseph Porter, Josephine; bottom row: seven female relatives, Ralph Rackstraw, Little Buttercup, Dick Deadeye, a marine and Tom Tucker. Based on photos of Philadelphia Church Choir Pinafore Company. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Subject The topic of the resource H.M.S. Pinafore, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, Metropolitan Litho. Studios, New York, Philadelphia Church Choir Pinafore Company Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Metropolitan Litho. Studios, New York Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metropolitan Litho. Studios, New York Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Relation A related resource <a href="http://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/2f626a96549006f63c11eb14fc72bc90.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Exhibition Catalog</a> Arthur Sullivan H.M.S. Pinafore New York W. S. Gilbert https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/72c0fb0c61752f703d22aa1d4cc9da3a.jpg fce43e57ef5a9b90134cb273f1d5c6aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Nine pages of music, plate no. M 5109 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2.6.3 Title A name given to the resource H.M.S. Pinafore Quadrille Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dance music with illustrated cover Description An account of the resource Sheet music with illustrated cover in black, blue and tan tones featuring scene with entire cast on shipboard, midshipman with spyglass under arm in letter "P" of "Pinafore." Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Subject The topic of the resource H.M.S. Pinafore, Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert, Lancers, Charles Coote, Metzler & Co., London, piano, sheet music Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer), Coote, Charles (arranger) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hanhart (lithographer cover). Hawker & Sons (lithographer music) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metzler & Co., London Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Arthur Sullivan H.M.S. Pinafore Lancers London piano sheet music W. S. Gilbert https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/11873fa1d79c17e8e65f6bc086d74b87.jpg 4cddaad016e1adf041b4aa84be246465 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 33 pages, in gray wraps, with some red highlighted letter and border on cover Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2.1.10 Title A name given to the resource H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass that Loved a Sailor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Libretto Description An account of the resource First edition libretto of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's nautical comic opera in two acts H.M.S. Pinafore; or The Lass that Loved a Sailor. It was produced at the Opera Comique Theatre, London, 25 May 1878. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Walter Smith (printer) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metzler & Co., London Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Arthur Sullivan H.M.S. Pinafore libretto London opera W. S. Gilbert