Janet Baker: The complete “Sea pictures Op. 37“ (Elgar)

Sea pictures (Op. 37): I. Sea slumber-song 00:00 II. In haven 05:04 III. Sabbath morning at sea 07:10 IV. Where corals lie 13:29 V. The swimmer 17:39 Elgar, Edward (1857-1934) -composer Dame Janet Baker -mezzosoprano Sir John Barbirolli -conductor London Symphony Orchestra Score: Playlist: “The art of British song: Elgar, Somervell, Williams, Finzi..“: Sea Pictures, Op. 37 is a song cycle by Sir Edward Elgar consisting of five songs written by various poets. It was set for contralto and orchestra, though a distinct version for piano was often performed by Elgar. Many mezzo-sopranos have sung the piece. Much of the vocal line of the first song, “Sea Slumber Song,“ is heard again in other parts of the cycle; most notably, the second stanza is he