:35:01
Oh, Gilbert.
:35:03
There's so much that I have
yet to do for music...
:35:06
...for my queen, for my country.
:35:08
Even if God were to grant me two days
for every one I have left on this earth...
:35:12
...I still should not be able
to achieve everything.
:35:15
Come, come, Sullivan, you're a genius.
:35:18
I merely bask in your reflected glory.
:35:20
Oh, Gilbert, please.
:35:22
But I'm somewhat at a loss. What is
the precise nature of your dilemma?
:35:28
How shall I put this?
:35:33
My tunes, my orchestrations,
are becoming repetitious.
:35:37
I've rung all the changes possible
in the way of variety of rhythm.
:35:41
I have such respect for your words...
:35:43
...that I have continually kept down
my music in order that they can be heard.
:35:48
It's no more than word-setting.
:35:50
Sullivan, I have always
subordinated my words to your music.
:35:53
Oh, I think not.
:35:55
You've often expatiated
on the thorough good feeling...
:35:58
...with which we've worked together.
- Unquestionably.
:36:01
But I want a chance for my music
to act in its own proper sphere.
:36:06
It does. It always has and it always will.
:36:08
It must be allowed to intensify the
emotional depth not only of your words...
:36:13
...but of the situation, which can
be humorous, dramatic... What you will.
:36:18
Of course. It goes without saying.
:36:20
You teach me the ABC of my profession.
:36:23
Now. Would you care for me
to read this to you or not?
:36:27
- Where is it set?
- In the Sicilian mountains.
:36:31
Plenty of scope there for Gypsy music,
one might suggest.
:36:36
Now, the local alchemist
is killed in an explosion...
:36:39
...and there, amongst his effects,
a chorus of villagers discover a potion.
:36:43
- Magic, no doubt.
- Indeed.
:36:45
I thought as much.
:36:47
The effect of this magic potion is
to transform the character who takes it...
:36:51
...into whatever he or she
is pretending to be.
:36:54
- You and your world of Topsy-Turvydom!
:36:58
In 1881, it was a magic coin.