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Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado (the Japanese emperor), has fled in disguise to avoid marrying a much older suitor, and to find and marry his own beloved, the beautiful Yum-Yum. Yum-Yum, however, is the ward of Ko-Ko, the lord high executioner, and has become betrothed to him against her will.
The Mikado is not easy to disentangle from its roots that includes British colonialism and a patronising attitude to everything ‘exotic’ during the late-nineteenth century. Parts of Sullivan’s lightweight score derive from the melodic modes of Japanese music – most notably in the Entrance of the Mikado and Katisha in Act II – and many ...
Oct 31, 2023 · Find out more about Gilbert and Sullivan opera, The Mikado, including the story synopsis, videos, photographs and an introductory guide.
Nov 10, 2019 · ENO The Mikado 2019, ENO Chorus – Credit Genevieve Girling. The Mikado is England’s best comic opera. A masterpiece of whimsy, satire, silliness and jollity.
Oct 28, 2019 · General Information. Production title: The Mikado - English National Opera (2019) Creation date: 28/10/2019. Work - Composer: The Mikado - Arthur Sullivan. Opera house: English National Opera.
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Oct 28, 2019 · Running time: 2hr 40min. A family favourite for more than 30 years, Jonathan Miller's fast, funny and satirical production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta returns for an incredible 15th time... By Claudia Pritchard on 3/11/2019. Soraya Mafi as Yum-Yum. Photo: Genevieve Girling.
