Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Dame Janet Baker with "The Art Of Janet Baker," a remarkable compilation of her most captivating performances, released on January 1, 2013, by Decca (UMO). This extensive collection spans over two hours and forty-five minutes, showcasing Baker's extraordinary range and mastery across opera, classical, and requiem genres.
The album features a diverse array of pieces, from beloved arias like "Caro mio ben" and "Ombra mai fù" to profound works such as Bach's "Matthäus-Passion" and Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas." Janet Baker's powerful and expressive voice shines through each track, offering a glimpse into her unparalleled talent and emotional depth.
Fans of classical music and opera will appreciate the breadth of Baker's repertoire, which includes works by Handel, Mozart, and Debussy, among others. The album is a testament to her enduring legacy and the profound impact she has had on the world of classical music.
Whether you are a longtime admirer of Janet Baker or a newcomer to her work, "The Art Of Janet Baker" is a must-listen, offering a rich and rewarding exploration of one of the most celebrated voices of the 20th century.
Caro mio benTommaso Giordani, 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
Dido and Aeneas, Z.626 / Act 3: "Thy Hand, Belinda ... When I Am Laid In Earth"Henry Purcell, Janet Baker, The St. Anthony Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 5, Recit. Du lieber Heiland du (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Janet Baker, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 6, Aria. Buss und Reu (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Janet Baker, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Serse, HWV 40 / Act 1: "Frondi tenere e belle...Ombra mai fù"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Ständchen, D. 920Franz Schubert, Janet Baker, Raymond Leppard
Alceste, Wq. 37 / Act 1: "Divinités du Styx"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Judas Maccabaeus HWV 63 / Part 3: 53. Aria: "Father of Heav'n! from Thy eternal throne"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Judas Maccabaeus HWV 63 / Part 3: 66. Aria, Duett:"Oh Lovely Peace, With Plenty Crown'd"George Frideric Handel, Felicity Palmer, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Ah perfido!, Op. 65Ludwig van Beethoven, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Trois Poèmes de Stéphane Mallarmé, M.64: 1. SoupirMaurice Ravel, Janet Baker, Melos Ensemble, Bernard Keeffe
La Mort de Cléopâtre - Scène lyrique, H. 36: 1. "C'en est donc fait"Hector Berlioz, Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
La Mort de Cléopâtre - Scène lyrique, H. 36: 2. "Ah! qu'ils sont loin"Hector Berlioz, Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Joshua, HWV 64 / Part 3: O Had I Jubal's LyreGeorge Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, 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 tentation de Saint Antoine (After 18th-Century Airs): VI. Sur un sopha (Air: Dans un détour)Werner Egk, Janet Baker, Koeckert Quartet, Strings Of The Bavarian RSO
La tentation de Saint Antoine (After 18th-Century Airs): XI. Tel qu'un voleur, sitôt qu'il voit main forte (Air: Tel qu'un voleur)Werner Egk, Janet Baker, Koeckert Quartet, Strings Of The Bavarian RSO
Hercules, HWV 60 / Act 3: "Where shall I fly"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Amarilli mia bellaGiulio Caccini, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ariodante HWV 33 / Act 2: "E vivo ancora?...Scherza infida in grembo al drudo"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
Quatre Poèmes Hindous: 2. Un sapin isolé (Lahore)Maurice Charles Delage, Janet Baker, Melos Ensemble, Bernard Keeffe
Orfeo ed Euridice (Orphée et Euridice), Wq. 30 / Act 3: "Che farò senza Euridice?"Christoph Willibald Gluck, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
Phaedra, Op. 93: In May, In Brilliant AthensBenjamin Britten, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Steuart Bedford
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
Ariodante, HWV 33 / Act 3: "Dopo notte, atra e funesta"George Frideric Handel, Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard
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