The luminous mezzo-soprano was universally praised for her insightful and deeply affecting artistry. This week, countertenor and stage director Drew Minter, joins Oliver to remember his friend and colleague.
Remembering Lorraine Hunt Lieberson with guest Drew Minter
Playlist
Johann Sebastian Bach: Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut, BWV 199
Aria, “Wie freudig ist mein Herz”
Orchestra of Emmanuel Music
Craig Smith, director
Hector Berlioz: Les nuits d’été, Op. 7
II. “Le Spectre de la rose”
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan, conductor
George Frideric Handel: Clori, Tirsi e Fileno, HWV 96
Aria, “Va col canto lusingando”
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan, conductor
Jean-Phillippe Rameau: Hippolyte et Aricie
Act IV, Scene 4, “Quelle plainte en ces lieux m’appelle?”
Les Arts Florissants
William Christie, conductor
Gustav Mahler: Rückert-Lieder
IV. “Um Mitternacht”
Roger Vignoles, piano
Bob Telson: “Calling You” from Bagdad Cafe
Peter Serkin, piano
This episode of Listening to Singers will be available for listening on-demand until July 30.