Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Janet Baker's "The Great EMI Recordings - Baroque and Pre-Baroque masterworks: Monteverdi, Scarlatti, Bach, Handel." This extraordinary collection, released on June 28, 2013, under EMI Classics, showcases the unparalleled artistry of one of the most celebrated mezzo-sopranos of the 20th century. Spanning a generous 4 hours and 32 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through the Baroque and Pre-Baroque eras, featuring masterpieces by Monteverdi, Scarlatti, Bach, and Handel.
Janet Baker's luminous voice and profound musicality shine through in a diverse repertoire that includes operatic arias, sacred cantatas, and orchestral works. From the poignant laments of Monteverdi's "L'Arianna" and "L'incoronazione di Poppea" to the spiritual depth of Bach's cantatas and the grandeur of Handel's "Messiah," Baker's interpretations are both technically masterful and deeply expressive. Her rendition of Bach's "Ich habe genug" and Handel's "He was despised" are particularly noteworthy, showcasing her ability to convey profound emotion with unparalleled grace.
This album is a testament to Janet Baker's enduring legacy and her unrivaled contribution to the world of classical music. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. It's a must-have for any music lover's library.
Cantata No. 82, BWV 82 'Ich habe genug': Recit: Mein Gott! wann kommt das Schöne Nun!Yehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Cantata No. 82, BWV 82 'Ich habe genug': Aria: Ich freue mich auf meinen TodYehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Cantata No.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herz haben': SinfoniaYehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Cantata No.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herz haben': Arioso: Gott soll allein meine Herze habenYehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Cantata No.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herz haben': Aria: Gott soll allein meine Herze habenYehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Cantata No.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herz haben': Recit: Was ist die Liebe Gottes?Yehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Cantata No.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herz haben': Aria: Stirb in mirYehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Cantata No.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herz haben': Recit: Doch meint es auch dabeiYehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Cantata No.169 'Gott soll allein mein Herz haben': Choral: Du süsse Liebe, schenk' uns deine GunstYehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra, Janet Baker
Mund und Herze steht dir offen (from Cantata No. 148)Rudolf Seith, Hans Plumacher, Emil Morneweg, Rudolf Ewerhart, Janet Baker
Gott ist unser Sonn' und Schild! (from Cantata No. 79)Rudolf Seith, Hans Plumacher, Emil Morneweg, Rudolf Ewerhart, Janet Baker
Cantata No. 147, BWV 147 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben', Part I: Aria: Schäme dich, O Seele (A)Sir David Willcocks, John Shirley-Quirk, Ian Partridge, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Janet Baker, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Cantata No.161 - Komm, du süsse TodesstundeSir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Magnificat in D - Et exultavit, BWV 243Sir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Cantata No. 190 - Lobe, Zion, deinen GottSir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
St. John Passion - Es ist vollbrachtSir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bist du bei mir (from the notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach)Sir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Cantata No.6 - Hochgelobter GottesohnSir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Cantata No.129 - Gelobet sei der HerrSir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Aria: Saget, saget mir geschwinde from Easter Oratorio, BWV 249Sir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bereite dich, Zion from Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248Sir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Cantata No.11 - Ach, bleibe dochSir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Cantata No. 34 - Wohl euch, ihr auserwählten SeelenSir Neville Marriner, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Cantata 2: Schlafe, mein LiebsterRobert Tear, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Janet Baker, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Cantata 3: Schliesse, mein HerzeRobert Tear, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Janet Baker, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232, Gloria: Laudamus teHermann Prey, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer, Agnes Giebel, Nicolai Gedda, Franz Crass, BBC Chorus, Janet Baker
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232, Gloria: Qui sedes ad dextram PatrisHermann Prey, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer, Agnes Giebel, Nicolai Gedda, Franz Crass, BBC Chorus, Janet Baker
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232, Sanctus: Agnus DeiHermann Prey, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer, Agnes Giebel, Nicolai Gedda, Franz Crass, BBC Chorus, Janet Baker
Messiah, HWV 56, Part 1: O thou that tellest (alto air: Andante)Robert Tear, Sir Charles Mackerras, Raimund Herincx, Elizabeth Harwood, Paul Esswood, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker, Ambrosian Singers
Messiah, HWV 56, Part 2: He was despised (alto air: Largo)Robert Tear, Sir Charles Mackerras, Raimund Herincx, Elizabeth Harwood, Paul Esswood, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker, Ambrosian Singers
Italian Cantata No.1 - Ah! crudel nel pianto mio: SinfoniaRaymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker
Italian Cantata No.1 - Ah! crudel nel pianto mio: Aria: Ah! Crudel nel pianto mioRaymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker
Italian Cantata No.1 - Ah! crudel nel pianto mio: Recit: Non sdegnerai d'amorRaymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker
Italian Cantata No.1 - Ah! crudel nel pianto mio: Aria: Di quel bel che il ciel ti diedeRaymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker
Italian Cantata No.1 - Ah! crudel nel pianto mio: Recit: Balena il cieloRaymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker
Italian Cantata No.1 - Ah! crudel nel pianto mio: Aria: Per trofei di mia constennaRaymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker
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