Credits:

Watson,Katherine

Description:

Kathleen Watson, English soprano of great talent, has a straight and beautiful voice, full of grace and intelligence, and a collection of famous scenes from French Baroque operas. Watson studied Anglo-Saxon history and literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as choral studies with the college's choir. He is also remembered for his wonderful solo (soprano I) in "Messiah" during his visit to Japan. The program here, titled "Opera of the Sun King," includes operatic arias and instrumental music. It includes movements from Campra, Marais, and even Louis de Lully's forgotten opera Orphée. From a woman in love to the hero of a lyrical tragedy, Watson sings with a perfect combination of grace and intelligence. The straightforward beauty of her voice and the tone played by the members of the ensemble present the best of French Baroque. King International