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SULIVAN: COX and BOX (1866 version)
BERGER, KENNEDY, FRANCKE, BARCLAY

This is not the well-known short version introduced by the D'Oyly-Carte company, but THE ORIGINAL 1866 VERSION - this recording was first issued on limited edition cassette by the Sir Arthur Sullivan Society in 1984 and was highly praised. In 1995, a reviewer in "BBC Music Magazine" expressed his wish to see this production on CD, and so here it is!
Ian Kennedy was described by one critic as "the best Box on record". An uninhibited interpretation of this high musical farce, and a re-creation of the first ever performance (at Burnand's house) including a wonderfully clangy period Victorian parlour piano from the Colt Clavier Collection. Not to be missed by any G&S or musical comedy fan. Since its issue this has become one of our best selling CDs all around the world.

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	SULIVAN: COX and BOX (1866 version) BERGER, KENNEDY, FRANCKE, BARCLAY This is not the well-known short version introduced by the D'Oyly-Carte company, but THE ORIGINAL 1866 VERSION - this recording was first issued on limited edition cassette by the Sir Arthur Sullivan Society in 1984 and was highly praised. In 1995, a reviewer in "BBC Music Magazine" expressed his wish to see this production on CD, and so here it is! Ian Kennedy was described by one critic as "the best Box on record". An uninhibited interpretation of this high musical farce, and a re-creation of the first ever performance (at Burnand's house) including a wonderfully clangy period Victorian parlour piano from the Colt Clavier Collection. Not to be missed by any G&S or musical comedy fan. Since its issue this has become one of our best selling CDs all around the world.
		playing time: 62:42 direct sale price: £8.50 audio sample: Who are You, Sir? (extract)
This version of Cox & Box is the full-length original version, with full dialogue. Libretto included. Featuring Leon Berger and Ian Kennedy as Cox & Box, Donald Francke as Bouncer, and Kenneth Barclay at the piano.	review extracts: for full reviews click here
	"A professionally performed and comically expert recording" - BBC Music Magazine
	"this merry enterprise...is very convincing. Strongly recommended" ***** - Classic CD
	"the performance has real flair and accomplishment" - The Gramophone
	"earnest dedication to authenticity…..Donald Francke is genuinely funny…" - Opera Quarterly (USA)
	"Recorded at a 1984 performance, this is the world-première issue of the original 60-minute Cox and Box. The performance is delightful. Leon Berger is a rough and ready Cox, and Ian Kennedy a mellifluous Box. Kenneth Barclay keeps the proceedings moving smartly on the piano. Highly recommended for all Savoyards." - James Camner - Fanfare (USA)
	"lively..enjoyable..spirited and polished performance" - Penguin Guide to Compact Discs