Title
Vocal Gems from 'The Gondoliers' - Part 1/Vocal Gems from 'The Gondoliers' - Part 2
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
London
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 25.0 x 25.0 x 0.2 cm
Accession No.
2014-01076
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Harry Ho Tiang Kee & Lily Wee Peng Neo in memory of Mr Wee Whatt Beng
The songs on this record are from “The Gondoliers”, a Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera by the London Light Opera Company. This version is recorded by Panachord, a British-based company that began in 1931 and was discontinued by 1939. Music from England and America were gaining popularity amongst Peranakans in Singapore and the Straits during the early 20th century. Musical bands and troupes were formed during this period and they would perform at celebratory occasions organized by Peranakans such as birthdays and weddings.
