The Merrie Men of Sherwood Forest
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The Merrie Men of Sherwood Forest, or Forest Days in the Olden Time is a pastoral operetta
in three acts. The words and music were written by W. H. Birch and the work was published by John Blockley of Argyll Street, London
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it was performed in concert by the Doncaster Musical Society, and then again in 1872. A critic noted the derivative nature of the work, remarking that it was "suggestive of others". As with many of Blockley's operettas, the work could be performed free of charge.
Operetta
Operetta is a genre of light opera, light in terms both of music and subject matter. It is also closely related, in English-language works, to forms of musical theatre.-Origins:...
in three acts. The words and music were written by W. H. Birch and the work was published by John Blockley of Argyll Street, London
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Performance history
In 18711871 in music
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it was performed in concert by the Doncaster Musical Society, and then again in 1872. A critic noted the derivative nature of the work, remarking that it was "suggestive of others". As with many of Blockley's operettas, the work could be performed free of charge.
Roles
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(tenor) - Marian (soprano)
- Little John (bass)
- Will Scarlet (baritone)
- Friar Tuck (bass)
- Much the Miller's son (tenor)
- Holy Palmer (bass)
- Sheriff of Nottingham (bass)
- Chorus of maidens and foresters