Janet Baker - Janet Baker BAch Purcell Cavalli Rameau Ravel Chausson

Review by Alexander Galvis Quintero

Janet Baker's album featuring the works of Bach, Purcell, Cavalli, Rameau, Ravel, and Chausson is a masterpiece that showcases the singer's versatility and artistry. The album features a collection of arias and songs that span a wide range of styles and periods, from the Baroque to the Impressionist era.

Baker's rich and expressive voice is perfectly suited to the demands of each piece, and she delivers each song with a level of nuance and sensitivity that is truly remarkable. Whether she is singing the hauntingly beautiful "Dido's Lament" from Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas," the joyous "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen" from Bach's "Cantata No. 51," or the sensuous "Les roses d'Ispahan" by Ravel, Baker's voice is a thing of beauty.

The album also features some lesser-known works, such as Cavalli's "Sì dolce è 'l tormento" and Rameau's "Tristes apprêts," which Baker infuses with new life and meaning. The album's finale, Chausson's "Le temps des lilas," is a fitting end to a stunning collection of songs, with Baker's voice soaring to new heights of emotion and beauty.

Summary by Alexander Galvis Quintero

Janet Baker's album of Bach, Purcell, Cavalli, Rameau, Ravel, and Chausson is a must-have for any lover of classical music. Her voice is simply stunning, and her interpretation of each piece is a testament to her artistry and skill.