Were I Thy Bride is a song from Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera, The Yeomen of the Guard. The opera was written by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It premiered at the Savoy Theatre on October 3, 1888, and ran for three acts. The opera features various characters, including Phoebe Meryll as Elsie and Ralph Katz as Wilfrid.
The opera has been performed by various musical groups, including Peter, Paul and Mary, and includes songs like “I Have a Song to sing, O!” and “Night Has Spread Her Pall Once More.” The opera also includes a couplet for the First and Second Yeomen, which were cut before the opening night.
The opera is known for its lyrical content, with lyrics such as “I have a song to sing, O!” and “How say you, maiden, will you wed?”. The song is performed by Richard Temple, who was the original Sergeant Meryll.
The opera also includes a final scene where the world is not too Allegre grasivse. The opera is performed by a mezzo-soprano, and the music is available for download, print, and play on various platforms.
The opera is a popular choice for opera lovers, with over 1,000,000 sheet digital music available to play, practice, learn, and enjoy. The opera is a testament to the power of love and the power of music to bring people together.
📹 Were I Thy Bride
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