Artist in Focus: Heather Harper
Humphrey Burton talks to Heather Harper about her experiences of the opera world and of working with some of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. As one of the leading operatic sopranos of her day she was in great demand at home and abroad for roles in the classic operas of Mozart and Wagner, and equally sought afterfor performances of new music by composers such as Benjamin Britten. Britten Peter Grimes (excerpt)
With Jon Vickers and Kenneth MacDonald
(tenors), Royal Opera House Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Colin Davis
Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro (excerpts)
With Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone) and other soloists, John Alldis Choir , ECO, conductor Daniel Barenboim
Wagner Lohengrin (excerpts) With other soloists, Bayreuth Festival Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Rudolf Kempe Mahler Symphony No 4 (Finale)
With the BBCSO, conductor John Barbirolli