George Baker
George Baker (1885-1976) was an English baritone, closely associated with Gilbert and Sullivan and the D’Oyly Carte tradition. He was one of the notable Savoy opera singers of the early recording era.
In the Pristine catalogue he appears in H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and related Gilbert and Sullivan recordings.
Baker’s singing combined clear diction, character and the rhythmic snap required by com...
GILBERT & SULLIVAN HMS Pinafore
GILBERT & SULLIVAN The Pirates of Penzance
Studio recordings, 1929 & 1930
Total duration: 2hr 30:57
Cast and Chorus
London Symphony & Light Opera Orchestras
conducted by Dr. Malcolm Sargent
SULLIVAN Cylinder Recordings
Studio recording, 1959-60, Additional recordings, 1899-1914
Total duration: 1 hr 50:19
Monica Sinclair Ruth
James Milligan The Pirate King
Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
The Pro Arte Orchestra
Conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent