Jill Gomez

[gradus]

I wondered if any other member shares my liking for the singing of Jill Gomez. Having listened to and enjoyed again Teresa Berganza in Turina and Granados, I dug out Jill Gomez's recital of Spanish song issed by Saga (1975)and I was bowled over by her voice and musicality, really wonderful singing. The recording is pretty good too and the pressing not too bad. If you like this repertoire it really is worth seeking out this record.
Has anyone any other recommendations for Spanish song?

[Mary Chambers]

I don't think I've ever heard her live, but on the few recordings I've heard her diction seemed very poor, and that put me off. I like to hear words!

[Richard Tarleton]

Not Spanish but I particularly enjoy her Songs of the Auvergne - my co-favourite alongside Netania Davrath. Both have that gypsyish twang which blows away all those prissy accounts by, well, most of the ones you normally hear on "Breakfast". And the words don't matter much in these songs anyway, , just the general feel of them. You need a voice that sounds a bit lived in.

[umslopogaas]

M1 gradus

She has the title role on my Lyrita LPs of William Alwyn's opera 'Miss Julie'. The Penguin Guide says she sings "ravishingly" and I wouldnt argue with that, though I admit it isnt a work I play very often - a very dark and unpleasant tale.

Good thing she makes a good go of it, because as far as I and the Penguin Guide know, there isnt any other choice!

[Pianorak]

Jill Gomez shines in Britten's Cabaret Songs (words by Auden) and Songs (words by Cole Porter). Wholly delightful.