Great Operatic Arias Vol.21: Cheryl Barker
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Label: Chandos - Opera in English
Cat No: CHAN3161
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 1st September 2009
Contents
Works
MefistofeleArtists
Cheryl Barker (soprano)Gillian Keith (soprano)
William Dazeley (baritone)
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor
David ParryWorks
MefistofeleArtists
Cheryl Barker (soprano)Gillian Keith (soprano)
William Dazeley (baritone)
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor
David ParryAbout
The repertoire chosen for the solo disc includes works actually performed by her on stage, as well as arias Cheryl has always enjoyed listening to.
"There were two arias that I was very keen to include, one was the scene from The End of the Affair by the brilliant American composer Jake Heggie. I premiered the role of Sarah in Houston and I think this scene is dramatic and fantastically composed. I am very proud to have recorded the aria Each Afternoon from the Violins of St Jacques by Malcolm Williamson, a fellow Australian. It is very atmospheric with its simply vocal line. I have also included some popular arias and some repertoire performed by Dame Joan Hammond with whom I studied with as a student.
‘As an English speaker, performing these arias in English means that I can relay the emotions of the arias in my native language and I think it is interesting to an English speaking audience to hear the arias in their native tongue. Also, it is important to have an accurate translation of the original text and I think in these arias we have that."
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