Janet Baker: Phaedra by Britten

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
"Phaedra", Op. 93 Dramatic cantata for mezzo-soprano and small orchestra. Words from a verse translation of Racine's Phèdre by Robert Lowell. For Janet Baker.
First performance: Aldeburgh, 16 June 1976
1. In May, in brillant Athens
2. O Gods of wrath
3. My time's too short
Janet Baker, Phaedra
English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Steuart Bedford
March 1977
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[@mckavitt13]

Written for her, Janet Baker does double justice to Phaedra, singing w such extraordinary authority. Gorgeous 😍

[@Listenerandlearner870]

Is Janet Baker singing two voices at once ? I wonder why I thought that.
A fabulous work and performance.

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