I grew up, as did so many, with Janet Baker's recording. But Janet was a mezzo, and Elgar wrote this for Clara Butt, so I always wondered what it would sound like as Elgar intended it to sound. And now I know. Jess Dandy, England's greatest contralto since Kathleen Ferrier.
Beautiful
My wife performed this work some years ago so it has a special significance for me. Thanks for this excellent performance.
Wow! What a rich glorious contralto tone and that top A at the end was ace!
I grew up, as did so many, with Janet Baker's recording. But Janet was a mezzo, and Elgar wrote this for Clara Butt, so I always wondered what it would sound like as Elgar intended it to sound. And now I know. Jess Dandy, England's greatest contralto since Kathleen Ferrier.
Thanks Jess.you brought wonderful qualities to the great Elgar piece
Yes, we thought it was rather special!
I bet she didn’t need the score for this.
Absolutely not....superb singer and wonderful performance. She is also a lovely lady!