Dame Janet Baker, one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century, offers a comprehensive collection of her remarkable recordings in "Dame Janet Baker: Philips And Decca Recordings 1961-1979." Released in 2003, this expansive 5-CD set encapsulates over two decades of her illustrious career, showcasing her unparalleled vocal prowess and profound interpretive skills.
Spanning a vast repertoire, this album features Janet Baker in a diverse array of roles and genres, from opera to cantatas and oratorios. The tracklist includes iconic arias from Handel's operas such as "Rodelinda," "Serse," and "Ariodante," as well as selections from Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito" and "Così fan tutte." Her renditions of Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" and Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice" are particularly noteworthy, highlighting her ability to convey deep emotion and dramatic intensity.
In addition to her operatic performances, Baker's interpretations of classical and sacred works are equally compelling. The album includes pieces from Bach's cantatas, Haydn's cantatas, and Mozart's "Requiem." Her rendition of "Plaisir d'amour" by Martini offers a touch of romantic elegance, while her performance of "Ah perfido!" by Beethoven showcases her versatility and technical brilliance.
This collection is a testament to Janet Baker's enduring legacy, offering a rich and varied listening experience. Whether you are a longtime admirer or a newcomer to her artistry, this album provides a profound exploration of her extraordinary talent and the breadth of her repertoire. With a total duration of over three hours and fifty-eight minutes, it is a treasure trove of musical excellence that will captivate and inspire.
Caro mio benTommaso Giordani, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Amarilli mia bellaGiulio Caccini, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ragion sempre additaAlessandro Stradella, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Sen corre l'agnellettaDomenico Sarro, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Intorno all'idol mioAntonio Cesti, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Pur dicesti, o bocca bellaAntonio Lotti, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Spesso vibra per suo giocoAlessandro Scarlatti, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Come raggio di solAntonio Caldara, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
L'honestà negli amore: Già il sole dal GangeAlessandro Scarlatti, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Deh più a me non v'ascondeteGiovanni Bononcini, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Danza fanciulla gentileFrancesco Durante, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Sento nel coreAlessandro Scarlatti, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Sebben crudele mi fai languir'Antonio Caldara, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Selve amicheAntonio Caldara, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ogni pena più spietataGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Plaisir d'amourJean-Paul-Égide Martini, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
O notte o dea del misteroNiccolò Piccinni, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Nel cor più non mi sentoGiovanni Paisiello, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
La Calisto - Realization by Raymond Leppard. - Act 1: Ardo, sospiro e piangoFrancesco Cavalli, Janet Baker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Calisto - Realization by Raymond Leppard. - Act 2: Ascender qui ved'ioFrancesco Cavalli, Janet Baker, James Bowman, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "O Numi eterni"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "Già superbo del mio affano"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "Ma voi forse nel cielo"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "Il suol che preme"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "Ah! che ancor nell' abiso"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "Questi la disperata anima"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "A voi, a voi, padre, consorte"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "Già nel seno comincia compir"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La Lucrezia, Cantata HWV 145: "Sento ch'il cor"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Rodelinda, HWV 34 / Act 1: "Pompe vane de morte!...Dove sei, amato bene?"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Serse, HWV 40 / Act 1: "Frondi tenere e belle...Ombra mai fù"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Hercules, HWV 60 / Act 3: "Where shall I fly"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Atalanta, HWV 35 / Act 1: Care selveGeorge Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Joshua, HWV 64 / Part 3: O Had I Jubal's LyreGeorge Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Ariodante HWV 33 / Act 1: "Oh! felice mio core!...Con l'ali di costanza"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Ariodante HWV 33 / Act 2: "E vivo ancora?...Scherza infida in grembo al drudo"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Ariodante, HWV 33 / Act 3: "Dopo notte, atra e funesta"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
"Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" Cantata, BWV 170: 1. "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust"Johann Sebastian Bach, Janet Baker, Philip Ledger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Dido and Aeneas / Act 3: But death...When I am laid...With drooping wings...Henry Purcell, Janet Baker, The St. Anthony Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Arianna a Naxos - Cantata, Hob.XXVIb/2Joseph Haydn, Janet Baker, Raymond Leppard
Scena di Berenice 'Berenice, che fai?' (Hob XXIVa:10)Joseph Haydn, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
La clemenza di Tito, K.621 / Act 1: "Deh se piacer mi vuol" - "Chi ciecamente crede"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Janet Baker, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
La clemenza di Tito, K.621 / Act 2: "Non più di fiori" - "Infelice! qual orrore!"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Janet Baker, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Così fan tutte, K.588 / Act 1: "Ah, scostati!...Smanie implacabili"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Janet Baker, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Colin Davis
Ständchen, D. 920Franz Schubert, Janet Baker, Raymond Leppard
Lazarus, Der Feier der Auferstehung, D689: So schlummert auf RosenFranz Schubert, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Ah perfido!, Op. 65Ludwig van Beethoven, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Hippolyte et Aricie / Act 3: Prélude.."Cruelle mère des amours"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Lewis, Thurston Dart
Hippolyte et Aricie / Act 4: "Quelle plainte en ces lieux m'appelle?"Jean-Philippe Rameau, Janet Baker, The St. Anthony Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Lewis, Thurston Dart
Orfeo ed Euridice (Orphée et Euridice), Wq. 30 / Act 3: "Che farò senza Euridice?"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
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