From the documentary Full Circle. Her words of wisdom on those rotten little things called nerves. I adore her! :D Highly recommend purchasing the Full Circle DVD.
I have experienced the complete joy of performing opposite Dame Janet in the 1973 Glyndebourne production of Monteverdi's "Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria". She and our director, Sir Peter Hall, taught me a great deal about stage deportment. I marveled at Janet's acting and singing of the long-suffering Penelope, and certainly at that time saw no indication of stage fright from her. I have held her on an artistic pedestal my entire career, and appreciate in this clip her candid honesty.
+Richard Stilwell I'm in awe and somewhat at a loss for words, other than thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely memory! You'll always find an appreciative audience here.
This is gold. Such honesty. Such beauty. It’s very rare to find artists speak so eloquently, so accurately about this issue that affects our performances. She’s marvelous and so helpful. 👏🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️
Oh, Dame Janet! You have no idea how much joy you have given me! Just recently, I drove 25 miles to go to the grocery store and couldn't leave the car because you were singing Grieg. It was 15 degrees F. outside, and the engine distracted from the sound, so I just sat there in the cold.
She was always so honest in her approach to life and to singing. I have met folks , fellow singers, who didn't get the message of her singing, but I promise you that as one who heard her sing live in the opera house on two occasions she took you to the heart of both words and music. That is an Artist.
I saw her at Oberlin College in recital in 1970. Then again in the late '70's at the Kennedy Center. I treasured her Town Hall pirate LP for years. Loved her. Still do. As a mezzo, she was my inspiration.
Gail Multop My voice teacher indirectly introduced me to her music when she picked a piece from Orfeo as my very first aria, and I listened to a lot of different versions while I was learning it. Hers was my favorite, and I've loved her ever since. :D
Such is the path for those with great humanity as Dame Baker. Baring her most sensible heart wide open to an audience is truly frightening, she is truly an extraordinary person
To see and hear Dame Janet Baker is a great privilege and happiness. This great singer and lady is eternal and we have every right to speak of her as the most chosen person in the history of music, that we have the high honor to live in her era. Thank you!
What a joy to hear these words of wisdom, so honest and eloquent! I hope that many performers of all sorts will find their way to this clip. Dame Janet's recordings were an essential part of my musical education as a teenager in the 1960s (and later as well), and I was fortunate to hear her in concert on two occasions.
So insightful, isn’t it? And how awesome you got to hear her in person, please feel free to share more about those concerts when you have a moment! Just watching her in clips from Orfeo on TH-cam was what inspired me to learn to sing opera (just for my own personal enjoyment, not to perform in front of people, which is also why this particular portion of the documentary hit me). I’d be completely blown away if I actually got to hear her in person. 💙
Matthew Lydick: Full Circle - memoir published in 1982 after she retired. The DVD was released in 2006, I bought it through Amazon. The book is also still available. :)
gigarat I ended up with the DVD and the book, after first reading, I ordered the last four on Amazon to distribute to some of my colleagues (in music). Interestingly enough, one of the copies was autographed by DJB.
I am not a professional singer, I only started to sing at the age of 58, by 60 I was singing for Simon Cowell but... after the first few performances I managed to start enjoying singing for audiences. Of course I don't have her responsibility and my audiences are not like hers.... But I know exactly what she means because I was trained as a professional pianist in my youth and I used to be so awfully nervous that it became a nightmare! Maybe now I just thinking of myself as being past my sell date.... hahahaha.... Yes, I see my gift is a true joy for me and I offer it to those I sing for!
Wow it's been so long I had to try and refresh my memory, but the only spot I could see her in this setting was about 40 minutes in. I had this on DVD years ago, so will have to try and find it again, I suspect other "full" uploads here on YT are actually cut or edited.
@@agathixyda9590 You're welcome! I actually bought my copy from Amazon, and there may be one left in stock. The link I'm trying to paste is hideously long, so try typing this in your Amazon search and it should pull it up, it's showing $13.99 at the moment: Janet Baker - Full Circle / Gluck, Donizetti, Elgar
This is an extract from the film made of her last year as an opera singer (c.1981) called Full Circle. She also wrote a book with the same title, which is an enjoyable and interesting read.
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I have experienced the complete joy of performing opposite Dame Janet in the 1973 Glyndebourne production of Monteverdi's "Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria". She and our director, Sir Peter Hall, taught me a great deal about stage deportment. I marveled at Janet's acting and singing of the long-suffering Penelope, and certainly at that time saw no indication of stage fright from her. I have held her on an artistic pedestal my entire career, and appreciate in this clip her candid honesty.
+Richard Stilwell I'm in awe and somewhat at a loss for words, other than thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely memory! You'll always find an appreciative audience here.
Richard Stilwell Did you also sing "L'Incoronazione di Poppea" with her?
Dame Janet's timbre and depth of communication from the first recording I heard of her as a young singer are imprinted in me for ever
I love your voice, Richard Stillwell. Great that you've sung w Dame Janet. ♡♡♡
One of the greatest artists ever. Her candor on this subject is profound. Her voice is sublime. Nobody compares.
This is gold. Such honesty. Such beauty. It’s very rare to find artists speak so eloquently, so accurately about this issue that affects our performances. She’s marvelous and so helpful. 👏🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️
She is indeed! 💙
What a wonderful, humble, human, honest yet magnificent artist.
Oh, Dame Janet! You have no idea how much joy you have given me! Just recently, I drove 25 miles to go to the grocery store and couldn't leave the car because you were singing Grieg. It was 15 degrees F. outside, and the engine distracted from the sound, so I just sat there in the cold.
I meant Elgar. LOL! I was sitting here working on Grieg.
matavidya LOL ;)
Where the corals lie. Just magic
This lady is so TOGETHER!
She's an utter inspiration!!! I love her...
She was always so honest in her approach to life and to singing. I have met folks , fellow singers, who didn't get the message of her singing, but I promise you that as one who heard her sing live in the opera house on two occasions she took you to the heart of both words and music. That is an Artist.
Wow, so very fortunate to have heard her sing live! I'm jealous, in a good way. ;)
I saw her at Oberlin College in recital in 1970. Then again in the late '70's at the Kennedy Center. I treasured her Town Hall pirate LP for years. Loved her. Still do. As a mezzo, she was my inspiration.
Gail Multop My voice teacher indirectly introduced me to her music when she picked a piece from Orfeo as my very first aria, and I listened to a lot of different versions while I was learning it. Hers was my favorite, and I've loved her ever since. :D
Loved and love her. Her singing is like no other.
Such is the path for those with great humanity as Dame Baker. Baring her most sensible heart wide open to an audience is truly frightening, she is truly an extraordinary person
To see and hear Dame Janet Baker is a great privilege and happiness. This great singer and lady is eternal and we have every right to speak of her as the most chosen person in the history of music, that we have the high honor to live in her era. Thank you!
My all time favorite singer in the world to me she is the epitome of perfection.
The greatest, the best, hearing her speak honestly about this is a prize.
So eine elegante Dame, danke für ihre große Kunst!
Wonderful fusion of humility and brilliance
Now THAT makes perfect sense. Im so glad I listened to this.
I love you, Janet ❤️
What a joy to hear these words of wisdom, so honest and eloquent! I hope that many performers of all sorts will find their way to this clip. Dame Janet's recordings were an essential part of my musical education as a teenager in the 1960s (and later as well), and I was fortunate to hear her in concert on two occasions.
So insightful, isn’t it? And how awesome you got to hear her in person, please feel free to share more about those concerts when you have a moment! Just watching her in clips from Orfeo on TH-cam was what inspired me to learn to sing opera (just for my own personal enjoyment, not to perform in front of people, which is also why this particular portion of the documentary hit me). I’d be completely blown away if I actually got to hear her in person. 💙
oh my god. this woman. i love her
Yes! 💙
Matthew Lydick: Full Circle - memoir published in 1982 after she retired. The DVD was released in 2006, I bought it through Amazon. The book is also still available. :)
This was the year in which she retired from OPERA--not recitals or concerts or recordings
David Perkins More accurately, yes. Apologies, I was a bit vague. ;)
gigarat I ended up with the DVD and the book, after first reading, I ordered the last four on Amazon to distribute to some of my colleagues (in music). Interestingly enough, one of the copies was autographed by DJB.
Great interview.
We all have Gifts to share with the World. I'm so happy Dame Janet Baker shared hers with us All. R.I.P.
RIP?? WTF - she's not dead!
She’s 86 now.
I am not a professional singer, I only started to sing at the age of 58, by 60 I was singing for Simon Cowell but... after the first few performances I managed to start enjoying singing for audiences. Of course I don't have her responsibility and my audiences are not like hers.... But I know exactly what she means because I was trained as a professional pianist in my youth and I used to be so awfully nervous that it became a nightmare! Maybe now I just thinking of myself as being past my sell date.... hahahaha.... Yes, I see my gift is a true joy for me and I offer it to those I sing for!
Laid in Earth brought me a whole lot of joy
Agreed - And look what happens to pop up first on my autoplay list: th-cam.com/video/D_50zj7J50U/w-d-xo.html
:)
Astonishing really.
Brava!
I would like this gift.
My favourite mezzo
Same! 💙
Thank you!!
If a film of her life story is ever made, Olivia Colman should play her. The resemblance is uncanny!
Classy lady
Indeed! 💙💙💙
What minute is this in the documentary ? I can't find it in the documentary, even though the full version is uploaded in TH-cam. Please Help!!
Wow it's been so long I had to try and refresh my memory, but the only spot I could see her in this setting was about 40 minutes in. I had this on DVD years ago, so will have to try and find it again, I suspect other "full" uploads here on YT are actually cut or edited.
@@gigarat thank you so much for this reply!!! It really helped, do you know if I can purchase a digital version of the DVD via an accurate web.
@@agathixyda9590 You're welcome! I actually bought my copy from Amazon, and there may be one left in stock. The link I'm trying to paste is hideously long, so try typing this in your Amazon search and it should pull it up, it's showing $13.99 at the moment: Janet Baker - Full Circle / Gluck, Donizetti, Elgar
What year was this made? What is it from?
This is an extract from the film made of her last year as an opera singer (c.1981) called Full Circle. She also wrote a book with the same title, which is an enjoyable and interesting read.
Where is here Northern English accent? i thought she was a Yotkshire lass.
+ Roy Andersen
Had she retained it, she'd still be serving up mushy peas on Yorkshire Airlines...
Her Yorkshire accent is there..if you listen carefully enouff.