from Act II of the English opera
H.M.S. Pinafore by Arthur Sullivan
Libretto: W.S. Gilbert
Role: Captain Corcoran, captain of the H.M.S. Pinafore, father of Josephine
Voice Part: baritone Fach: lyric baritone
Setting: quarterdeck of the H.M.S. Pinafore at night, anchored off Portsmouth, England, late 1800's
Synopsis: Captain Corcoran sneaks out on deck at night to lament his problems to the moon. Although he has always tried to be the best captain possible, his crew has now turned against him and his daughter is in love with one of the sailors. Worst of all, Sir Joseph, Lord of the Admiralty, has threatened him with a court-martial.