Were the “Pirates” of the Pirates of Penzance Named After Copyright Piracy?

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Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends related to opera and operettas and whether they are true or false. OPERA URBAN LEGEND: The Pirates of Penzance was named as such after copyright piracy. Librettist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan formed one of the most famous musical partnerships this […]

November 26th, 2012 | Posted in Grab Bag Legends, Opera Legends Revealed | No Comments

Was “Edelweiss” Based on an Austrian Folk Song?

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Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about musicals and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the musical urban legends featured so far. MUSICAL URBAN LEGEND: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s song “Edelweiss” is based on an Austrian folk song. “Edelweiss” was the last song […]

July 25th, 2012 | Posted in Grab Bag Legends, Musical Legends Revealed | 9 Comments