The Beloved Mezzo

~ Release by Mahler, Elgar, Berlioz, Chausson, Schubert, Schumann, Bach, Handel; Janet Baker (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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Packaged in a cardboard box, with 5 discs in individual cardboard sleeves.

Annotation last modified on 2026-03-18 08:35 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Les Nuits d'été, op. 7: I. Villanelle
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (on 1967-12-23)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1967-12-23)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1967-12-23)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-12-23)
recording of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 1. Villanelle (on 1967-12-23)
lyricist:
Théophile Gautier
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1841)
part of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7
Hector Berlioz2:22
2Les Nuits d'été, op. 7: II. Le spectre de la rose
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (on 1967-12-23)
vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (on 1967-12-23)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1967-12-23)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1967-12-23)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-12-23)
recording of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 2. Le Spectre de la rose (on 1967-12-23)
lyricist:
Théophile Gautier
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1841)
part of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7
Hector Berlioz7:54
3Les Nuits d'été, op. 7: III. Sur les lagunes
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (on 1967-12-23)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1967-12-23)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1967-12-23)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-12-23)
recording of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 3. Sur les lagunes (on 1967-12-23)
lyricist:
Théophile Gautier
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1841)
part of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7
Hector Berlioz5:38
4Les Nuits d'été, op. 7: IV. Absence
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (on 1967-12-23)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1967-12-23)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1967-12-23)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-12-23)
recording of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 4. Absence (on 1967-12-23)
lyricist:
Théophile Gautier
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1841)
part of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7
Hector Berlioz5:28
5Les Nuits d'été, op. 7: V. Au cimetière
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (on 1967-12-23)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1967-12-23)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1967-12-23)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-12-23)
recording of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 5. Au cimetière (on 1967-12-23)
lyricist:
Théophile Gautier
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1841)
part of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7
Hector Berlioz6:09
6Les Nuits d'été, op. 7: VI. L'île inconnue
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (on 1967-12-23)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1967-12-23)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1967-12-23)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-12-23)
recording of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 6. L’Île inconnue (on 1967-12-23)
lyricist:
Théophile Gautier
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1841)
part of:
Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7
Hector Berlioz4:02
7Shéhérazade: I. Asie
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recording of:
Shéhérazade: I. Asie
lyricist:
Tristan Klingsor
composer:
Maurice Ravel (French composer) (in 1903)
part of:
Schéhérazade: Trois poèmes pour chant et orchestre
Maurice Ravel9:52
8Shéhérazade: II. La flûte enchantée
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recording of:
Shéhérazade: II. La Flûte enchantée
lyricist:
Tristan Klingsor
composer:
Maurice Ravel (French composer) (in 1903)
part of:
Schéhérazade: Trois poèmes pour chant et orchestre
Maurice Ravel3:01
9Shéhérazade: III. L'indifférent
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recording of:
Shéhérazade: III. L'Indifférent
lyricist:
Tristan Klingsor
composer:
Maurice Ravel (French composer) (in 1903)
part of:
Schéhérazade: Trois poèmes pour chant et orchestre
Maurice Ravel3:47
10Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19: I. La fleur des eaux
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
recording of:
Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19: I. La fleur des eaux (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
lyricist:
Maurice Bouchor
composer:
Ernest Chausson (composer)
part of:
Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19
Ernest Chausson11:27
11Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19: II. Interlude
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
recording of:
Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19: II. Interlude (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
composer:
Ernest Chausson (composer)
part of:
Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19
Ernest Chausson2:42
12Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19: III. La mort de l'amour
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
recording of:
Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19: III. La mort de l'amour (from 1977-04-18 until 1977-04-21)
lyricist:
Maurice Bouchor
composer:
Ernest Chausson (composer)
part of:
Poème de l'amour et de la mer, op. 19
Ernest Chausson13:09
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