I would have never known this was Warlow without the description, a true character actor, he's unrecognizable here. Even his voice is a new person entirely, just like he did in the Jekyll and Hyde recordings. What a wonderful artist!
I’ve always seen him as the Daniel Day Lewis of the musical theater world. And come to think of it, he’d be a GREAT Daniel Plainview or Bill the Butchet in a musical version of (don’t laugh at me for this) There Will Be Blood/Gangs of New York.
Who the hell are these people? They're fantastic. They know what they're saying and pronounce their words pretty much correctly (sing oo /u/ right). This was wonderful. Everyone on stage was present. Great job; and a good job too/u/.
bbc4 uk showed hms pinafore and trial by jury about 2 yrs ago, i taped it and replayed it many times. warlow so brilliant ! EXCELLENT production by Opera Australia by the way, more power to them.
Wow, this is great. He adds so much more to the Judge's comic baritone role than I've seen before. The Scottish accent is inspired! Are more on RU-vid from the same production? I've found the finale but nothing else. The DVD is Opera Australia 2005 for anyone interested.
"Gurneys" was the original WS Gilbert lyric. "Rich as the Gurneys" was a reference understood in 1870s London but not today. The only Packer tycoon I know is Australian. This was changed for local flavor, but that's well in keeping with G&S tradition.
"Gurneys" also rhymes with "attorney's", which keeps the song's rhyme scheme. Not a big deal in the scheme of things, especially with Warlow's inspired performance and one of the best choruses I've ever heard singing this piece..
Just for the record, the Gurneys were a very rich family of nineteeth century bankers who lived in Noth Norfolk, UK (and one member of the family still does!
Jesterimb, you rock! You couldn't have put it better. I do like Michael Crawford very much but have to be honest with the knowledge I have. Thanks for putting it so well!!!
Warlow is abso-damn-lutely incredible. I saw some time ago on YT an entire show together with HMS Pinafore. They seems like have disappear from YT. I wonder if it is possible to get those videos somewhere?
It is interesting that he elected to make the Judge Scottish, yes he mentions journeys, and 'addressing a British jury' though not necessarily an indicator that he is not himself British. Nevertheless, I would also do so to better contrast the Rich Attorney's voice impression. Most portray the Judge as British with an RP accent, and the Rich Attorney with a humble, regional accent. RP wasn't widespread until 1840 so older folk spoke regionally like the common folk albeit with clearer intonation
A Scottish judge would have a British jury. Scotland is part if Britain despite having a different legal system from England. Before becoming a judge, he would likely have been an advocate, the Scottish equivalent of the English barrister. Both might become a QC.
Oh, you Ozies!!! You've put us Canuckleheads to shame with you brilliant interpretations of G & S! Canuckistan will never be the same. We might as well pack up the Stratford Festival and tell them to take up knitting. Pond hockey, anyone?!? "We're ready for your close-up, Mr. Shatner."
Martyn Greene was not blind but he did have a terrible accident in an elevator, his leg got trapped and the elevator stuck, a doctor who happened to be in the elevatoe amputated his leg, and freed him.
Actually, there's some question over that particular observation. Back in Georgian times, when the Old Bailey was somewhat of a three-ring circus, and far less the ordered affair is it today, there is some evidence that the judges used gavels purely to be heard above the sound of the mob. However, during the period this is set, it is unlikely any judge used a gavel. So, you are correct in spirit, but should be more careful with your words when making general statements :)
Michael Crawford is an awful singer he strains - if you have ever listened to him, he sounds as if he has a needle pocked somewhere to get the high notes. i was in a G and S society and this is the best version i have heard
