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Dame Janet Abbott Baker CH, DBE, FRSA (born 21 August 1933) is an English mezzo-soprano best known as an opera, concert, and lieder singer. Baker is particularly closely associated with baroque and early Italian opera and the works of Benjamin Britten.
Jan 16, 2023 · British classical singer Dame Janet Baker discusses the excitements and pitfalls in her career, the way her childhood shaped her voice and the challenges of her life now.
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Janet Baker, English operatic mezzo-soprano who was known for her vocal expression, stage presence, and effective diction. As a recitalist she was noted for her interpretations of the works of Gustav Mahler, Edward Elgar, and Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Apr 18, 2007 · Dame Janet Baker sings one of the most beautiful arias of all opera, from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas.Glyndebourne, 1966. Conductor: Charles Mackerras.
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Apr 14, 2019 · Watch Dame Janet Baker, a British classical singer, reflect on her career, voice and life in this hour-long programme. She is interviewed by John Bridcut and joined by other guests, including Patricia Routledge and Joyce DiDonato.
Aug 12, 2015 · Who was Janet Baker? The answer kept changing. Today, audio and video recordings of her performances still matter to young people who came along after her time; I know young musicians who...
Learn about the life and career of Dame Janet Baker, one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation. She excelled in opera, oratorio and song, and worked with Benjamin Britten and other great conductors.
