The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 3. “Oh, better far to live and die” … “I am a pirate king!” (Pirate King, Pirates)

 Also known as (1)

1. The Pirate King’s Song (Work name: )
2. The Song of the Pirate King (Work name: )

Creators (2)

Composer

1. Arthur Sullivan composer

Lyricist

1. W.S. Gilbert librettist

Related Works (1)

Part Of

1. The Pirates of Penzance: Act I number

Recordings (7)

1. Oh, Better Far to Live and Die ?:?? by The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company (1966)
2. Better Far to Live and Die 2:20 by Spindrift (1970)
3. Pirates of Penzance: "Oh, better far to live and die" 2:56 by Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus (09 Jun 1994)
4. Oh, Better Far to Live and Die 5:54 by Pirates of Penzance (24 Feb 1998)
5. The Pirate King (from The Pirates of Penzance) 2:40 instrumental by Louise Lerch (2001)
6. Pirate King's Song 2:13 by The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company ()
7. Oh, Better Far to Live and Die, C major 2:36 instrumental by [unknown] ()