Listen to The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. No XIII. I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General online. The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. No XIII. I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General is an English language song and is sung by Pro Arte Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent and Glynbourne Festival Chorus. The Pirates of Penzance: Act I. No XIII. I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, from the album Gilbert & Sullivan Favourites, was released in the year 2012. The duration of the song is 3:11. Download English songs online from JioSaavn.