Berlioz, Nuits d'été. Janet Baker.n°2. Le spectre de la rose

Danish archive, concert given March 09, 1972 in Frederiksberg.
Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt.
Danish radio symphonic orchestra
Denmarks Radio Concert Hall.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Berlioz
• Nuits-d'été
• Janet-Baker
• Dame

[AndreKhamasmie]

I honestly would say: I dont know, if or when i have heard such an unbelievable peace of art and interpretation. It touches me in every aspect from the first till the last second. For me nothing remains to be done.

That is a singers aim. Surpassing...

[jolicrasseux]

Said by the wonderful singer that you are, your comment is deeply moving me ! Your Ständchen is beautiful.

I fully agree with you, British singer, Janet Baker is a pure perfection in these french poems !!!

Many thanks.

[isaurelia]

C'est un chef d'oeuvre ou alors je n'y comprends absolument rien!!! Et entre cette version et celle de Regine Crespin, je ne saurai laquelle choisir, chacune a son style, une diction impecable, et les deux sont d'immenses artistes.

[jolicrasseux]

Vous avez tout compris ! Un sommet de la musique romantique française du IXX ème siècle !

En total agrément avec vous, ce que vous dites est simplement beau et vrai !

Merci.

[TheAlannusseyday]

Baker had a truly remarkable and unique voice allied to cunsumate expressive and technical control. Above all it is an enthralling, thrilling voice - her intensity, concentration and total involvement are pure joy

[jonjon1957jonjon]

Wonderful top, bottom & middle to the voice and a bonus hairdo!

[Aubury]

JB is the very best, remarkable voice and feeling

[ploplisphilin]

I too adore Crespin in her studio recording of these songs, but Crespin is supposed to be perfect--because she is a native speaker of French! Baker achieves wonderful effects inspite of her training. She is also an incredible Berlioz Didon--in French and in English.

[dakwa1]

Over the years I have had so many recordings of Mrs. Janet Baker, from Barber's Sea Songs, and other pieces, yet this is a remarkable piece that really Givers her a excellent exercise of her wonderful voice.

[OperaticSam]

Incroyable. Ca m'a fait pleurer... :)

[guilhem1951]

Sublissime ! Je préfère même à Crespin ! Quelle cantatrice ! Et il faut l'entendre dans "La damnation de Faust" ! Inégalée !

[achantus1]

A fantastic enterpretation! Janet Baker gives it all, her hart and soul. Wonderful!

[1962golfinho]

Très beau, mais elle n'a pas la subtilité de Crespin, toujours imbattable.

[vivemafille]

@philipc67

I don't quite understand why so many people are enamored with Crespin's. If Berlioz can't be huge, open, and tragic, who can? Baker's interpretation is definitive. Crespin's rendition lacks direction and purpose. In addition, her vocal technique (complete and utter control and support) dwarfs Crespin's.

[vivemafille]

@philipc67

I don't quite understand why so many people are enamored with Crespin's. If Berlioz can't be huge, open, and tragic, who can? Baker's interpretation is definitive. Crespin's rendition lacks direction and purpose. In addition, her vocal technique (complete and utter control and support) dwarfs Crespin.