The Talk of the Town

A favorite art song performance from La Grunowa

Janet Baker sings Elgar‘s Sea Pictures with such honesty and clarity and fervor.

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As John Steane claims in The Grand Tradition, she boldly embraces the grand sentiments of the Victorians. Yet, at the same time, she is exhibits amazing control of dynamics and line in this cycle, transcending the often maudlin lyrics.

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