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It satires politics and institutions [actually aimed at the British] by disguising them as Japanese. The main themes being death and cruelty but treated them trivial even light-hearted issues. Just to show that political correctness is not confined to today - the British government banned performances of The Mikado from London for six weeks when Prince Fushimi Sadanaru made a state visit in 1907 fearing that he would be offended. However he complained because he had wanted to see the Mikado just like Prince Komatsu Akihito had when he had been in London.
What else can I help you with?
Which Gilbert and Sullivan opera is about the Emperor of Japan?
Mikado
The last names of the men who wrote opera ''The Mikado''?
Gilbert & Sullivan
What is the Mikado opera?
I am guessing you mean 'The Mikado' by Gilbert and Sullivan. This is a comic opera and their ninth of fourteen operatic collaborations. It opened on 14th March 1885. By setting the opera in Japan Gilbert was able to satirize British politics and institutions more freely by disguising them as Japanese.
Who wrote the song The Mikado?
"The Mikado" is actually a comic opera, not a song, and it was written by the famous duo Gilbert and Sullivan. The opera, which premiered in 1885, features a libretto by W.S. Gilbert and music by Arthur Sullivan. It is set in Japan and satirizes British society and politics through its quirky characters and humorous plot.
Who is Katisha in Mikado?
Daughter of the Mikado
Where is the Mikado Township Library in Mikado located?
The address of the Mikado Township Library is: 2291 South F-41, Mikado, 48745 0110
What month did the Mikado play at The Sydney Opera house in 1985?
The Mikado did not play in 1985, as its company closed three years previous in 1982.However, its first authorized performance in Australia was on 14 November 1885 at the Theatre Royal in Sydney, produced by J. C. Williamson.
Name of Gilbert and Sullivans opera set in Japan?
Ko-Ko, a cheap tailor, becomes the Lord High Executioner for Titipu, while Pooh-Bah is Lord High Everything Else. Nanki-Poo, the Mikado's son, wants to marry Yum-Yum, Ko-Ko's ward. The situation gets complicated when Ko-Ko executes Nanki-Poo. The most popular GILBERT and SULLIVAN Opera, and perhaps the most popular opera ever. THE MIKADO
When was The Mikado created?
The Mikado was created in 1885.
When was Hot Mikado created?
Hot Mikado was created in 1986.
When was The Black Mikado created?
The Black Mikado was created in 1975.
When was The Swing Mikado created?
The Swing Mikado was created in 1938.
