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Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, a renowned English composer, left an indelible mark on the world of music during his lifetime from 1842 to 1900

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre... presents - the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company...Iolanthe...Gondoliers - Brooklyn Academy of Music'

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre...Light and Grand Opera..."H.M.S. Pinafore", "Hansel & Gretel"..."Fra Diavolo" - popular prices - Free

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Patience, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Patience, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Patience, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company - in - Pirates of Penzance'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City - Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - The Pirates of Penzance'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - "Mikado"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in a 6 Day Festival Under the Big Tent...Mikado - [HMS] Pinafore & Trial by Jury - Pirates of

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City presents - Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - Iolanthe - Seth Low Jr. High School'

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Presents - Gilbert & Sullivan's Popular Operetta...All Star Cast of 60 Artists - Augmented Orchestra of 20 - Star Casino'

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Savoy Theatre - "The Pirates of Penzance" - Sponsored by San Diego Symphony Ass'n'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Premiere Showing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Great Northern Theatre...Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan - Modern Version'. Poster for a musical theatre adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, The Mikado

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Gala New Year's Eve Performance...Swingcopated Version of "Mikado" with a Chorus of 100 Voices - Acclaimed by Thousands - Great Northern Theatre'

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Swing Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Swing Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Swing Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre Treasure Island - A Cast of 100 - "Swing Mikado" - Sensational Success - Hot from New York...The Big Hit of the Golden Gate International

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Signature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic

Signature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with
878588 Signature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S
878589 Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900, when a student. English composer best known for his

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900, when a student. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations
878587 Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900, when a student. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Facsimile of the first bars of 'It Came Upon The Midnight Clear' by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan

Facsimile of the first bars of "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
878586 Facsimile of the first bars of "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthurs Sullivan (gravure)

Sir Arthurs Sullivan (gravure)
734412 Sir Arthurs Sullivan (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Arthurs Sullivan)

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (engraving)

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (engraving)
3633196 Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan)

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, signature (engraving)

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, signature (engraving)
3633198 Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, signature (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, signature)

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: The New Musical Knights (engraving)

The New Musical Knights (engraving)
1044184 The New Musical Knights (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Musical Knights)

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown

Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Pathfinders - Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1888, (1922). Creator: John Everett Millais

Pathfinders - Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1888, (1922). Creator: John Everett Millais
Pathfinders - Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1888, (1922). Portrait of British composer Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900). Musicologist Sullivan is famous for his co-operation with WS Gilbert on Savoy

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Signature Of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842

Signature Of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842

Background imageSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Collection: Facsimile Of The First Bars Of 'it Came Upon The Midnight Clear'By Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan

Facsimile Of The First Bars Of "it Came Upon The Midnight Clear"By Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Facsimile Of The First Bars Of " it Came Upon The Midnight Clear" By Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897



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Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, a renowned English composer, left an indelible mark on the world of music during his lifetime from 1842 to 1900. Best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert, Sullivan's genius transcended boundaries and enchanted audiences far and wide. This captivating engraving captures the essence as a young student, brimming with potential and destined for greatness. In this fascinating glimpse into history from The Strand Magazine published in 1897, we witness the signature of a musical maestro who would go on to compose timeless melodies that still resonate today. His partnership with Gilbert birthed some of the most beloved operettas ever created, enchanting generations with their wit and charm. Amongst these treasured works is "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, " showcased here in facsimile form. These first bars represent just a fraction of Sullivan's immense talent and ability to evoke emotion through his compositions. This gravure immortalizes Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan himself - a visionary whose contributions continue to shape the landscape of classical music. His legacy lives on through engravings like this one, reminding us of his profound impact on the art form he dedicated his life to perfecting. The New Musical Knights engraving celebrates not only Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan but also other esteemed musicians who have left an indelible mark on history alongside him. It serves as a testament to their collective brilliance and enduring influence. Pathfinders by John Everett Millais transports us back in time to witness Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan at work – immersed in creativity as he composes melodies that will stand the test of time. This evocative image captures both his passion for music and dedication to honing his craft. Finally, an advertisement from Parsons Fletcher & Co Ltd showcases "Our Three Little Maids" - perhaps characters brought to life by Gilbert and set ablaze by Sullivan's melodic prowess.