D'Oyly Carte
[ doi-lee kahrt ]
/ ˈdɔɪ li ˈkɑrt /
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noun
Richard, 1844–1901, English theatrical producer.
an English light opera company founded in London in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte primarily for the presentation of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.
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D'Oyly Carte
/ (ˈdɔɪlɪ kɑːt) /
noun
Richard. 1844–1901, British impresario noted for his productions of the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan
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