![]() Claire Watson (1927–1986)
Henry Purcell
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Opera “Dido and Aeneas”, Z 626
Benjamin Britten (conductor), Peter Pears (tenor), Claire Watson (soprano), Patricia Clark (soprano)
Dido: Claire Watson; Belinda: Jeannette Sinclair; Sorceress: Arda Mandikian; 2nd Women: Patricia Clark; Witches: Jean Allister, Rosemary Philips; Spirit: John Hahessy; 1st Sailor: Michael Ronayne. PURCELL SINGERS. English Opera Group Orchestra. George Malcom, Harpsichord Continuo. BBC Studios, 29/30 September 1959. Continuo realized by the conductor.Read moreCollapseDido: Claire Watson; Belinda: Jeannette Sinclair; Sorceress: Arda Mandikian; 2nd Women: Patricia Clark; Witches: Jean Allister, Rosemary Philips; Spirit: John Hahessy; 1st Sailor: Michael Ronayne. PURCELL SINGERS. English Opera Group Orchestra. George Malcom, Harpsichord Continuo. BBC Studios, 29/30 September 1959. Continuo realized by the conductor.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Opera “Don Giovanni”, KV 527
Otto Klemperer (conductor), Mirella Freni (soprano), Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano), Nikolay Gyaurov (bass), Walter Berry (baritone), Franz Crass (Bass-bariton), Claire Watson (soprano), Paolo Montarsolo (bass-baritone), Nicolai Gedda (tenor), New Philharmonia Orchestra
Don Giovanni - Nicolai Ghiaurov, Commendatore - Franz Crass, Donna Anna - Claire Watson, Don Ottavio - Nicolai Gedda, Donna Elvira - Christa Ludwig, Leporello - Walter Berry, Zerlina - Mirella Freni, Masetto - Paolo Montarsolo. 1966.Read moreCollapseDon Giovanni - Nicolai Ghiaurov, Commendatore - Franz Crass, Donna Anna - Claire Watson, Don Ottavio - Nicolai Gedda, Donna Elvira - Christa Ludwig, Leporello - Walter Berry, Zerlina - Mirella Freni, Masetto - Paolo Montarsolo. 1966.
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Missa Solemnis for 4 Soloists, Choir, Orchestra and Organ in D major, Op. 123
Karel Ančerl (conductor), Maureen Forrester (contralto), Simon Estes (baritone), Claire Watson (soprano), Stuart Burrows (tenor), Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Toronto Mendelsson Choir. 11 nov. 1970Read moreCollapseToronto Mendelsson Choir. 11 nov. 1970
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Das Rheingold” (prologue to “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86A
Georg Solti (conductor), George London (bass-baritone), Kirsten Flagstad (soprano), Set Svanholm , Eberhard Waechter (baritone), Hetty Plümacher (mezzo-soprano), Gustav Neidlinger (bass baritone), Claire Watson (soprano), Jean Madeira (mezzo-soprano), Ira Malaniuk (mezzo-soprano), Wiener Philharmoniker
1958. Mime - Paul Kuen, Alberich - Gustav Neidlinger, Freia - Claire Watson, Froh - Waldemar Kmentt, Erda - Jean Madeira, Fasolt - Walter Kreppel, Fafner - Kurt Böhme, Woglinde - Oda Balsborg, Wellgunde - Hetty Plümacher, Floßhilde - Ira MalaniukRead moreCollapse1958. Mime - Paul Kuen, Alberich - Gustav Neidlinger, Freia - Claire Watson, Froh - Waldemar Kmentt, Erda - Jean Madeira, Fasolt - Walter Kreppel, Fafner - Kurt Böhme, Woglinde - Oda Balsborg, Wellgunde - Hetty Plümacher, Floßhilde - Ira Malaniuk
Benjamin Britten
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“Peter Grimes”, opera in a prologue and three acts, Op. 33
Benjamin Britten (conductor), Peter Pears (tenor), Claire Watson (soprano), Jean Watson (mezzo-soprano), Raymond Nilsson (tenor), Owen Brannigan (bass), John Lanigan (tenor), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Peter Grimes - Peter Pears, Ellen Orford - Claire Watson, Balstrode - James Pease, Auntie - Jean Watson, Bob Boles - Raymond Nilsson, Swallow - Owen Brannigan, Mrs. Sedley - Lauris Elms, Ned Keene - Geraint Evan, Rector - John Lanigan, Hobson - David Kelly, First niece - Marion Studholme, Second niece - Iris Kells. Royal Opera House Chorus. Decca 1959Read moreCollapsePeter Grimes - Peter Pears, Ellen Orford - Claire Watson, Balstrode - James Pease, Auntie - Jean Watson, Bob Boles - Raymond Nilsson, Swallow - Owen Brannigan, Mrs. Sedley - Lauris Elms, Ned Keene - Geraint Evan, Rector - John Lanigan, Hobson - David Kelly, First niece - Marion Studholme, Second niece - Iris Kells. Royal Opera House Chorus. Decca 1959
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Die Walküre” (first day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86B
Georg Solti (conductor), Hans Hotter (bas-baritone), Claire Watson (soprano), Josephine Veasey (mezzo-soprano), Michael Langdon (bass), Rita Gorr (mezzo-soprano), Judith Pearce (flute), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
October 2, 1961 (live). Anita Vyalkki (Brunhilda), Claire Watson (Sieglinde), John Vickers (Sigmund), Michael Langdon (Hunding), Rita Gorr (Fricka). Mary Collier (Gergilda), Judith Pierce (Helmwig), Margareta Elkins (Waltrauta), Joan Edwards (Schwertleita), Julia Malion (Ortlinda), Noreen Berry (Zigruna), Maureen Guy (Grimgerda), Josephine Veasey (Rossweisa).Read moreCollapseOctober 2, 1961 (live). Anita Vyalkki (Brunhilda), Claire Watson (Sieglinde), John Vickers (Sigmund), Michael Langdon (Hunding), Rita Gorr (Fricka). Mary Collier (Gergilda), Judith Pierce (Helmwig), Margareta Elkins (Waltrauta), Joan Edwards (Schwertleita), Julia Malion (Ortlinda), Noreen Berry (Zigruna), Maureen Guy (Grimgerda), Josephine Veasey (Rossweisa).
Carl Maria von Weber
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Opera “Der Freischütz”, Op. 77
Lovro von Matacic (conductor), Rudolf Schock (tenor), Claire Watson (soprano), Gottlob Frick (Bass), Lotte Schädle (soprano), Kurt Boehme (bass), Orchester der Deutschen Oper (Berlin)
February 1967 - Claudio Nicolai (Ottokar), Fritz Ottendorf (Kuno), Claire Watson (Agathe), Lotte Schadle (Annchen), Gottlob Frick (Kaspar), Rudolf Schock (Max), Kurt Bohme (Hermit), Klaus Lang (Kilian), Kurt Meisel (Samiel) - Deutschen Oper ChorusRead moreCollapseFebruary 1967 - Claudio Nicolai (Ottokar), Fritz Ottendorf (Kuno), Claire Watson (Agathe), Lotte Schadle (Annchen), Gottlob Frick (Kaspar), Rudolf Schock (Max), Kurt Bohme (Hermit), Klaus Lang (Kilian), Kurt Meisel (Samiel) - Deutschen Oper Chorus
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg ”, WWV 96
Ferdinand Leitner (conductor), Gustav Neidlinger (bass baritone), Sandor Konya (tenor), Claire Watson (soprano), Franz Crass (Bass-bariton), Gerhard Unger (tenor), Orchestra Teatro Colon
Live - 27 October 1968 - Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires - Gustav Neidlinger (Sachs), Franz Crass (Pogner), Carlos Alexander (Beckmesser). Angel Mattiello (Kothner), Sandor Konya (Walther), Gerhard Unger (David), Claire Watson (Eva), Adriana Cantelli (Magdalene) - Coro Teatro ColonRead moreCollapseLive - 27 October 1968 - Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires - Gustav Neidlinger (Sachs), Franz Crass (Pogner), Carlos Alexander (Beckmesser). Angel Mattiello (Kothner), Sandor Konya (Walther), Gerhard Unger (David), Claire Watson (Eva), Adriana Cantelli (Magdalene) - Coro Teatro Colon
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Die Walküre” (excerpts, first day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86B
Georg Solti (conductor), Kirsten Flagstad (soprano), Otto Edelmann (bass-baritone), Marianne Schech (soprano), Hetty Plümacher (mezzo-soprano), Ilona Steingruber (soprano), Claire Watson (soprano), Wiener Philharmoniker
13-27 May 1957 - Act 3 Complete - Kirsten Flagstad (Brunnhilde), Otto Edelmann (Wotan), Marianne Schech (Sieglinde), Oda Balsborg (Gerhilde), Ilona Steingruber (Ortlinde), Grace Hofmann (Waltraute), Margaret Bence (Schwertleite), Claire Watson (Helmwige), Anny Delorie (Sigrune), Frieda Roesler (Grimgerde), Hetty Plumacher (Rossweise)Read moreCollapse13-27 May 1957 - Act 3 Complete - Kirsten Flagstad (Brunnhilde), Otto Edelmann (Wotan), Marianne Schech (Sieglinde), Oda Balsborg (Gerhilde), Ilona Steingruber (Ortlinde), Grace Hofmann (Waltraute), Margaret Bence (Schwertleite), Claire Watson (Helmwige), Anny Delorie (Sigrune), Frieda Roesler (Grimgerde), Hetty Plumacher (Rossweise)
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