Janet Baker

"Beginning with the First Symphony, Bernstein reveals Mahler's position at the hinge of modernism, while emphasizing his emotional extremism. The uplifting Second "Resurrection" Symphony, with which Bernstein had an especially long and close association, is recorded here in a historic performance from 1973...In the Third, Bernstein encompasses the symphony's spiritual panorama like no other conductor."--Container.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa introduces a personal selection of her own favorite operatic scenes recorded at some of the world's major venues, and shares with viewers her recollections of memorable performances from the world of opera.

A studio performance of one of Handel's best known operas by the English National Opera. The Opera, a tale of love and power based on Shakespeare's play, was first performed in 1724 at the Haymarket Theatre in London using castrati singers in the heroes roles. This lavish production follows modern practice in using women in these parts, and in particular, Dame Janet Baker creates the virtuoso role of Julius Caesar.