Gilbert and Sullivan

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1. Two Englishmen of the nineteenth century who wrote many witty operettas satirizing society of the Victorian period (see satire). W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert wrote the song lyrics and spoken dialogue, and Arthur Sullivan wrote the music. Their works include H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado, and The Pirates of Penzance.

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Gilbert and Sullivan

“We were like Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Gilbert and Sullivan, ham and eggs,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2024

Sir Andrew conducted the Last Night of the Proms several times, and in 1992, delighted promenaders by singing the traditional conductor's speech to a Gilbert and Sullivan tune.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2024

Gilbert and Sullivan created 13 operettas that are still performed today, but the manuscript for Utopia Limited has been lost.

From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2024

Indeed, like their legendary predecessors Gilbert and Sullivan, the men were never close friends.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2023

Speedy was watching him, without a word of Gilbert and Sullivan gibberish as greeting.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov