Janet Baker: Shéhérazade by Ravel

[@stynway59]

So clear in vocalization, and the intent of the poem, the orchestration, a masterpiece. My favorite of this strange piece

[@Poeme340]

She is unmatched in her interpretation of this magical dream-music!

[@predickament]

Ravel at his most rapturous and Baker melts the heart! I wish this was performed more frequently, I have this recording but haven’t heard it in years, lost in a move! Just thought of utube - thank you so much for posting this - one of the most remarkable performances I’ve ever heard!

[@patshaw51]

QUITE the best - and likely to remain the benchmark for future interpretations for a very long time! Glorious singing by Dame Janet and an equally distinguished contribution by Sir John and the NPO!

[@jeannerhodes4479]

Saw her in performance with the CSO. She had tears running down her face. Absolutely the best.

[@javieroviedo6928]

A sublime performance!

[@Alpha6.31]

Unsurpassed, in my opinion, sublime.

[@brianhammer5107]

Excellent, of course. Also very good is von Otter with Boulez and the Cleveland Orch.