Ninety Minutes of Music. You are here: Archive Home > The Pirates of Penzance > Web Opera Written by W. S. Gilbert. It was my duty under my indentures, and I am the slave of duty. (ST: "Q&A") In 2368, Dr. Beverly Crusher intended to mount a production of Pirates on board the USS Enterprise-D. As it turns out, Frederic was indentured by mistake. and. I object to pirates as sons-in-law. The Pirates of Penzance is a comic opera from 1879 by Gilbert & Sullivan. Finale, Act II (The Pirates of Penzance) Lyrics [Part I, Sighing Softly to the River] [MAJOR-GENERAL] Sighing softly to the river Comes the loving breeze, Setting nature all a'quiver, First produced at the Opéra Comique on April 3, 1880 Act I. FREDERIC: Yes, I have done my best for you. GENERAL: But wait a bit. All the Lyrics and Dialogue. The Pirates of Penzance, or "The Slave of Duty", was a comic operetta written and composed by Gilbert and Sullivan in the 19th century.. by Gilbert and Sullivan. PENANCE CRANE: The pirate anchored on a Wednesday And why he came to port I wonder To see a lady so my friends say She dances for the sailors In a smoky cabaret bar underground Featuring. In 2254, Una sang part of "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General" from The Pirates of Penzance when she was stuck in a turbolift with Spock. The Pirates of Penzance (Revival, Musical, Comedy, Operetta, Broadway) opened in New York City Jan 5, 1939. MABEL: All except this gentleman (indicating FREDERIC), who was a pirate once, but who is out of his indentures to-day, and who means to lead a blameless life evermore. And why? Illustrated with Historic Photographs of D'Oyly Carte Productions I have often heard of them. His half-deaf nurse had been instructed to apprentice him to a … [Thanks to pokemon555999 for adding these lyrics] Back to: The Pirates Of Penzance Lyrics Soundtracks / Top Hits / One Hit Wonders / TV Themes / Song Quotes / Miscellaneous Composed by Arthur Sullivan. Top Pirates Of Penzance Lyrics Poor Wandering One With Cat-like Tread, Upon Our Prey We Steal When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold Finale When A Felon's Not Engaged In His Employment I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Sighing Softly To The River Oh, Dry The Glistening Tear Pour, Oh Pour The Pirate Sherry When Fred'ric Was A Little Lad The Pirates of Penzance - or, The Slave of Duty. The Pirates of Penzance! The Pirates Of Penzance JR. is a light, comic introduction to the work of Gilbert and Sullivan, featuring opportunities for singing as an ensemble or in small groups, with vocal parts written in unison or simple two-part harmony. Lyrics & Book: William S. Gilbert: The Pirates of Penzance tells the story of a young pirate apprentice named Frederic who has come to the end of his indentured period. The alternate lyric song below, sung to the tune of “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General,” is a delightful synopsis of story of The Pirates of Penzance. All The Pirates of Penzance lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings.