John Frederick Lampe: The Dragon of Wantley
Mary Bevan (Margery), Catherine Carby (Mauxalinda), Mark Wilde (Moore of Moore Hall), John Savournin (Gaffer Gubbins/The Dragon)
The Brook Street Band, John Andrews
In this premiere recording, conductor John Andrews shrewdly reserves buffoonery for Carey and Lampe’s antic scenes, heightening the galant elements of duets and ensembles, and giving performers... — More…
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Presto Editor's ChoiceJuly 2022
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BBC Music MagazineSeptember 2022Opera Choice
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Gramophone MagazineOctober 2022Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the YearFinalist 2022
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International Classical Music Awards2023Nominated - Premiere
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John Frederick Lampe, Henry Carey: The Dragon of Wantley, Act I
- Mary Bevan, Catherine Carby, Mark Wilde, John Savournin
- Brook Street Band
- John Andrews
Overture
First & Second Tune
Fly, Neighbours, Fly, The Dragon’s Nigh
John Frederick Lampe, Henry Carey: The Dragon of Wantley, Act II
- Mary Bevan, Catherine Carby, John Savournin, Mark Wilde
- Brook Street Band
- John Andrews
Sure My Stays Will Burst With Sobbing
My Madge! My HoneySuckle, in the Dumps!
Insulting Gipsey, You’re Surely Tipsy
John Frederick Lampe, Henry Carey: The Dragon of Wantley, Act III
- John Savournin, Mary Bevan, Catherine Carby, Mark Wilde
- Brook Street Band
- John Andrews
One Buss, Dear Margery, and Then Away
Dragon! Thus I Dare Thee – It is Not Strength That Always Wins
Symphony – What Nasty Dog has Got Into the Well