Dame Janet Baker - Les Troyens - Adieu, fiere cite
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yes, jewish french is horrible to sing Berlioz, i'd rather prefer swahili
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This performance shows what a dramatically compelling performer Dame Janet was. I treasure the times i heard her live as a young lad. I too would have prefered French, but as a lesson on how to sing in English it is exemplary. The sensitivity and emotion are evident. May she continue to have a happy and peaceful retirement
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Baker est bouleversante meme en Anglais.L'emotion est la.
Seule Crespin....
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@1972jewish jajaja, indeed! Those diferent vowels are driving me just maaad!
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My favourite mezzo of all times!!!
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@lullybasblancs I can't seem to find it but I know that there was a posting of Dame Janet singing this in French. It may have been removed. Too bad, it was truly stunning.
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le français est un language horrible!
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Her French diction was also exemplary. I think she might have sung this role in French, as well.
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Gorgeous tone, thoughtful acting, and perfect diction! No one like her today: her voice is immediately recognizable. I am so glad to have seen this!
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normally i don't like translations, but she TOTALLY makes this text work with her dramatic commitment and...ahhhh...what voice!
lullybasblancs 3 years ago 4
What's wrong with English? It was good enough for Shakespeare!
JanetteHeffernan 8 months ago