Audio
Lesley-Jane’s wide-ranging vocal skills are reflected in the variety of concert work and recordings she undertakes. The following audio selection aims to show some of these different qualities: her full, lyric voice can be heard in the Strauss songs, whilst her agility and spontaneous baroque ornamentation can be found in the Pepusch cantata. The Fauré ‘Requiem’ demonstrates a “standard repertory” piece, whilst the Finnissy shows the ease with which Lesley-Jane navigates acrobatic vocal leaps and complex rhythms. The Berio ‘Sequenza’, a tour de force of extended vocal technique, exemplifies Lesley-Jane’s commitment to new music and her phenomenal vocal stamina. Finally, Bliss’s ‘The Buckle’ will hopefully bring a wry smile to your face - a testament to Lesley-Jane’s characterisation ability.
Listen Strauss ‘Four Last Songs’ - Frühling Listen Strauss ‘Four Last Songs’ - September Listen Strauss ‘Four Last Songs’ - Beim Schlafengehen Listen Strauss ‘Four Last Songs’ - Im Abendrot
LIVE - Sunday 21 May 2006
Peter Lipari, conductor; West Suburban Symphony Orchestra, Chicago
Listen Strauss - Morgen
LIVE - Sunday 21 May 2006
Peter Lipari, conductor; West Suburban Symphony Orchestra, Chicago
Listen Berio - Sequenza III
LIVE - Saturday 16 July 2011
Myles Eastwood, recording engineer
Robinson College Chapel, Cambridge
Listen Fauré ‘Requiem’ - Pie Jesu
LIVE - Saturday 17 June 2006
Paul Robinson, conductor; Chanctonbury Orchestra, Steyning
Listen Michael Finnissy ‘Favourite Poets’ - Proud Music extract [Première]
LIVE - Saturday 17 June 2006
Siobhan Denning, conductor; Chanctonbury Orchestra, Steyning
Listen Bliss - The Buckle
Christopher Ross, piano
CD - ‘The Soprano Sings English Song’
Penchant [PCHN-2402] 2004
Listen Pepusch cantata ‘When love’s soft passion’ - Recit: The God of love who heard my pray’r, Aria: Why should I love?
LIVE - Wednesday 14 June 2006
John Turner, recorder; Jonathan Price, cello; Jonathan Bielby, harpsichord; Händel-Haus, Halle
For further details about any of the above concerts or recordings, or about any of Lesley-Jane's other concerts and recordings, or for booking enquiries, please e-mail:
info@lesleyjanerogers.demon.co.uk