Cheryl Barker - "'Returning to the earth is cruel" THE MIDSUMMER MARRIAGE (Tippett) 1996

Australian soprano, Cheryl Barker, has triumphed in the most important operatic leading roles. Her repertoire ranges from Mozart, through Puccini, Verdi, Richard Strauss and Janáček to contemporary works. Here she performs the difficult role of Jenifer in a scene from the conclusion of Act I of Michael Tippett's THE MIDSUMMER MARRIAGE. The Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House are under Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink in this broadcast performance from London's Royal Opera House on February 8th, 1996.