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Heather Harper - The pilgrim's home, the sick man's health -Theodora, Händel

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Legendary North Irish soprano sings the title role of Theodora. Her delivery evinces an unyielding, individual musicality that defers stylistically to the composer's intentions. Harper makes each word pr-regnant with meaning and with incisive diction, aristocratic phrasing and an immense vocal range re-envisions the most familiar piece of music as something refreshing, rapturous and peerless . - Heather Harper CBE (born 8 May 1930) emerged from the English pastoral tradition one of the most-recorded and most-beloved soprano at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, where her repertoire ranged from Händel and Mozart to the demanding roles of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss, in the latter's literature, she was a singer of the highest order. She is well known for her many concert and oratorio performances. She made several world premieres in works by both Benjamin Britten and Michael Tippett and was the capable muse of many 20th Century composers.

heather harper

Heather Harper - The pilgrim's home, the sick man's health -Theodora, Händel

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