Tomlinson, John > Donizetti, Gaetano

Opera in English - Janet Baker sings scenes from Mary Stuart

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2002-01-22

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Maria Stuarda
Performers: Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bostock, Angela; Opie, Alan [Baritone Vocals]; Plowright, Rosalind; Rendall, David; Tomlinson, John
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: English National Opera Chorus; English National Opera Orchestra

"This was the role which suited her vocal timbre and personality admirably, and that warm unique voice was in superb condition. How fortunate we are...continue...

Opera in English - Donizetti: Mary Stuart / Mackerras, et al

2 CD / Chandos Records / 1999-06-22

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Maria Stuarda
Performers: Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bostock, Angela; Opie, Alan [Baritone Vocals]; Plowright, Rosalind; Rendall, David; Tomlinson, John
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: English National Opera Orchestra

"A smashingly good show. Baker and Plowright are not names that come to mind when many people think of 19th C. bel canto scores, yet...continue...

Opera Rara Collection - 20 Selected Highlights

1 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-09-10

Works: Saverio Mercadante: Orazi e Curiazi; Virginia, opera; Il Salotto; Gaetano Donizetti: Gabriella di Vergy, opera; Rosmonda d'Inghilterra; Ugo conte di Parigi, opera; L'Assedio di Calais; Emilia di Live...
Performers: Andrew, Ludmilla; Arthur, Maurice; Browne, Sandra; Bruscantini, Sesto; Cook, Deborah; Davies, Joan; Eaglen, Jane; Fleming, Renee; Focile, Nuccia; Ford, Bruce [Tenor Vocal]; Gray, Lissa; Hargraves, Ma...
Conductors: Parry, David; Francis, Alun; Judd, James
Ensemble: ; London Mozart Players; New Philharmonia Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"Listening to the nearly 80 minutes of this disc was, for me, analogous to what I felt as a child entering a candy shop: Every...continue...

Donizetti: Gabriella di Vergy / Francis, Andrew, et al

2 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-07-10

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Gabriella di Vergy, opera
Performers: Andrew, Ludmilla; Arthur, Maurice; Davies, Joan; Plessis, Christian du; Tomlinson, John; Winfield, John
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra