Arthur Sullivan

The works of Gilbert and Sullivan remain as charming asides for genuine amusement even a century later; however, Arthur Sullivan led a life that was independent of W.S. Gilbert, and, fortunately or not, their relationship was never social. Sullivan began his musical venture as a member of the Chapel Royal. He was a chorister. Receiving instruction from Helmore and publishing his first sacred song "O Israel" in 1855, Sullivan was also the first recipient of the Mendelssohn scholarship from the Royal Academy of Music. While pursuing studies there he was a pupil of Bennett O'lear...