from Act I 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, anchored off Portsmouth, England, late 1800's
Synopsis: Captain Corcoran comes on deck from his cabin and greets his crew. He boasts of his courage and well-mannered sensibilities while also complimenting the crew on their excellent performance.