Janet Baker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Janet Baker
Occupation	Opera Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 21, 1933(1933-08-21)
Age	91
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

Janet Baker Biography

Janet Baker is one of the most popular and richest Opera Singer who was born on August 21, 1933 in England, United Kingdom. An English opera singer, she is known for intense performances of iconic roles such as Dido in Les Troyens. Over her three-decade-long career, she received many of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including the Gold Medal from the Royal Philharmonic Society.

A double album she released with the acclaimed pianist She released a collaborative double album with acclaimed pianist Gerald Moore which consisted of forty-two songs., which included forty-two tracks.

In 1957, she married James Keith Shelley. When she was 10, her older brother Peter died from a heart attack.

Janet Baker Net Worth

Janet Baker is one of the richest Opera Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Janet Baker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before making her stage debut in 1956 with Oxford University’s Opera Club, she worked as a bank clerk.

After her retirement from the stage she was elected Chancellor of York University from 1991 to 2004.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Janet Baker Dating?

According to our records, Janet Baker married to James Keith Shelley. As of December 1, 2023, Janet Baker’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Janet Ranked on the list of most popular Opera Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Janet Baker celebrates birthday on August 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Janet Baker

1. Janet Baker is a renowned English mezzo-soprano.
2. She was born on August 21, 1933 in Yorkshire, England.
3. Baker made her operatic debut in 1956 at the Glyndebourne Festival.
4. She has won numerous awards including Grammy and Olivier Awards.
5. Baker retired from singing in 1982 but continued to teach and mentor young singers.
6. Her repertoire included works by Handel, Mozart, Berlioz, and Britten.
7. Baker was known for her rich tone and emotional performances.
8. She was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1976.
9. Baker has been described as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century.
10. Her recordings are still highly regarded and widely listened to today.

Is Janet Baker's husband still alive?

Private life Those friends include the singer Felicity Lott, pianist Imogen Cooper, conductor Jane Glover and actress Patricia Routledge, all of whom appeared in a BBC documentary profile, Janet Baker in her own words, shown in

2019. After her husband suffered a stroke, she cared for him at home. He died in June 2019.

Is Janet Baker a contralto?

Janet Baker ( Mezzo-soprano, Contralto ) – Short Biography.

Where does Janet Baker live now?

Now 78, Dame Janet lives quietly with her husband Keith in north-west London. A native of Yorkshire, she has all the no-nonsense directness, sincerity and determination associated with that county, and her radiant charm seems undimmed by the passing of the years.

Where was Janet Baker born?

Hatfield, United Kingdom

What age is Janet Baker?

89 years (August 21, 1933)