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The Very Best Of: Janet Baker

The Very Best Of: Janet Baker

Dame Janet Baker
2011
Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Bereite dich, Zion from Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Neville Marriner, Dame Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
5:08
George Frideric Handel
Messiah, HWV 56
He was despised (alto air: Largo)
English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras, John McCarthy, The Ambrosian Singers, Dame Janet Baker, Raimund Herincx, Elizabeth Harwood, Paul Esswood, Robert Tear
12:34
Felix Mendelssohn
Elijah, Op.  70 · “Elias”
No. 31 - O rest in the Lord (Angel I)
Nicolai Gedda, Russell Burgess, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Dame Janet Baker, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Philharmonia Chorus, Wilhelm Pitz, Philharmonia Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Dame Gwyneth Jones
3:42
Johannes Brahms
Alto Rhapsody, Op.  53
Alto Rhapsody, Op.53 (1988 Remastered Version)
Adrian Boult, John Alldis, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Alldis Choir, Dame Janet Baker
11:49
Gustav Mahler
5 Rückert-Lieder, Op.  44
Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (1999 Remastered Version)
Hallé, John Barbirolli, Dame Janet Baker
6:56
Henri Duparc
L'invitation au Voyage
L'Invitation au voyage
André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra, Dame Janet Baker
4:37
Maurice Duruflé
Requiem, Op. 9
Pie Jesu
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, John Butt, Tim Hugh, Sir Philip Ledger, Dame Janet Baker, Stephen Roberts
3:21
Sir Edward Elgar
Sea Pictures, Op. 37
23:49
I. Sea Slumber-Song
John Barbirolli, Dame Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra
5:02
II. In Haven (Capri)
Dame Janet Baker, John Barbirolli, London Symphony Orchestra
2:06
III. Sabbath Morning at Sea
John Barbirolli, Dame Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra
6:20
IV. Where Corals Lie
John Barbirolli, Dame Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra
4:11
V. The Swimmer
Dame Janet Baker, John Barbirolli, London Symphony Orchestra
6:09
Sir Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38
The Angel's Farewell (Softly and gently)
John Barbirolli, Dame Janet Baker, Hallé Choir, Hallé, The Ambrosian Singers, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
6:53
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Linden Lea
Linden Lea - A Dorset song (1994 Remastered Version)
Gerald Moore, Dame Janet Baker
2:54
Benjamin Britten
Corpus Christi Carol
Corpus Christi Carol (1994 Remastered Version)
Gerald Moore, Dame Janet Baker
2:49
Peter Warlock
Pretty Ring Time
Pretty Ring Time (1994 Remastered Version)
Dame Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
1:23
Gabriel Fauré
2 Songs, Op. 83
4:35
Prison
Dame Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
2:23
Soir
Gerald Moore, Dame Janet Baker
2:12
Gabriel Fauré
2 Songs, Op. 46
Clair de lune
Dame Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
3:10
Franz Schubert
Ellens Gesang, III in B‑Flat Major, D 839, Op.  52/6 · “Ellen's Song, III”
Ellens Gesang III - Ave Maria, D.839 (1996 Remastered Version)
Gerald Moore, Dame Janet Baker
6:44
Franz Schubert
Gretchen am Spinnrade in D Minor, D 118, Op.  2 · “Gretchen at the Spinning-Wheel”
Gretchen am Spinnrade, D.118
Dame Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
3:41
Franz Schubert
Wiegenlied in A‑Flat Major, D 498, Op.  98/2
Wiegenlied "Schlafe, schlafe" D.498
Dame Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
2:59
Franz Schubert
Die Forelle in D‑Flat Major, D 550, Op.  32 · “The Trout”
Die Forelle, D.550 (1996 Remastered Version)
Dame Janet Baker, Geoffrey Parsons
2:00
Franz Schubert
Auf dem Wasser zu singen in A‑Flat Major, D 774, Op.  72 · “To sing on the Water”
Auf dem Wasser zu singen D774 (1996 Remastered Version)
Geoffrey Parsons, Dame Janet Baker
3:17
Franz Schubert
An die Musik in D Major, D 547, Op.  88/4
An die Musik, D.547 (1996 Remastered Version)
Geoffrey Parsons, Dame Janet Baker
2:47
Franz Schubert
An Silvia in A Major, D 891, Op.  106/4 · “Who is Silvia?”
An Sylvia, D.891
Dame Janet Baker, Geoffrey Parsons
2:53
Franz Schubert
Nacht und Träume in B Major, D 827, Op.  43/2 · “Night and Dreams”
Nacht und Träume, D.827
Dame Janet Baker, Geoffrey Parsons
4:33
Franz Schubert
Heidenröslein in G Major, D 257, Op.  3/3 · “Little Wild Rose”
Heidenröslein, D.257 (1996 Remastered Version)
Dame Janet Baker, Geoffrey Parsons
1:51
Franz Schubert
Du bist die Ruh, der Friede mild in E‑Flat Major, D 776, Op.  59/3 · “You are rest and Peace”
Du bist die Ruh, D.776 (1996 Remastered Version)
Geoffrey Parsons, Dame Janet Baker
4:32
Felix Mendelssohn
6 Gesänge, WoO  17/2, MWV K 75, Op.  34
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges (from 6 Lieder, Op.34) (2000 Remastered Version)
Geoffrey Parsons, Dame Janet Baker
3:18
Robert Schumann
Liederkreis, Op.  39
Mondnacht
Dame Janet Baker, Daniel Barenboim
4:10
Robert Schumann
Frauenliebe und -leben, Op.  42 · “A Woman's Love and Life”
Du Ring an meinem Finger
Daniel Barenboim, Dame Janet Baker
2:52
Johannes Brahms
2 Songs, Op.  91
Geistliches Wiegenlied
Dame Janet Baker, Cecil Aronowitz, André Previn
5:47
Richard Strauss
5 Lieder, Op. 39, TrV 189
Befreit
Dame Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
5:32
Richard Strauss
4 Lieder, Op. 27, TrV 170
Morgen!
Dame Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
4:16

6 June 2011 35 Tracks, 2 Hours 35 minutes ℗ This compilation 2011 EMI Records Ltd.

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Warner Classics

  • Dame Janet Baker

    Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano

  • Neville Marriner

    Conductor

  • Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

    Chamber Orchestra

  • English Chamber Orchestra

    Orchestra

  • Sir Charles Mackerras

    Conductor

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