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
Dame Janet Baker, one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century, offers a breathtaking compilation of her work in this 5-disc set, "Dame Janet Baker: Philips And Decca Recordings 1961-1979." Released in 2003, this collection spans nearly two decades of her illustrious career, showcasing her extraordinary range and versatility.
The album is a treasure trove of operatic and classical masterpieces, featuring iconic arias and cantatas from composers such as Handel, Mozart, and Purcell. Janet Baker's voice, known for its rich timbre and profound expressiveness, shines through each track, delivering performances that are both technically brilliant and deeply moving. From the tender melancholy of "Caro mio ben" to the dramatic intensity of "Ah perfido!", her artistry captivates and enchants.
This collection includes highlights from some of her most renowned roles, such as Ariodante, Rodelinda, and La Lucrezia, as well as cantatas and other vocal works that demonstrate her exceptional skill and emotional depth. The album also features works from her early recordings, providing a comprehensive overview of her evolution as an artist.
With a total duration of nearly four hours, this box set is a testament to Janet Baker's enduring legacy and her unparalleled contribution to the world of classical music. Whether you are a longtime admirer or a newcomer to her work, this compilation offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, showcasing the full breadth of her extraordinary talent.
Dame Janet Baker, one of Britain's most celebrated classical singers of the 20th century, captivated audiences worldwide with her extraordinary mezzo-soprano voice. Renowned for her roles at Glyndebourne and the English National Opera, as well as her close collaboration with Benjamin Britten, Baker's performances in opera, oratorio, and recitals were nothing short of legendary. Her operatic debut in 1956 marked the beginning of a illustrious career that spanned decades, earning her a place among the greatest British singers of her time. Baker's discography, particularly her recordings of Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas," is praised for its emotional depth and technical brilliance. Her voice, described as beautifully sung and timeless, continues to inspire new generations of vocalists, as evidenced by the inaugural "Dame Janet Baker Award" established in her honor.
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