Arthur Sullivan
English composer of the Gilbert & Sullivan duo (1842-1900) · Musicians · Died at 58
Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan was an English composer. He is best known for 14 comic opera collaborations with the dramatist W. S. Gilbert, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado.
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W. S. Gilbert Professional partner
Tobias Matthay Studied under Arthur
Hubert Parry Co-founded Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
George Grove Co-founded Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
John Stainer Co-founded Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Walter Parratt Co-founded Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
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His works include 24 operas, 11 major orchestral works, ten choral works and oratorios, two ballets, incidental music to several plays, and numerous church pieces, songs, and piano and chamber pieces. His hymns and songs include "Onward, Christian Soldiers" and "The Lost Chord".
