Michael Berkeley (-)
Information about the composer Michael Berkeley and his operas.
Operas:
Baa Baa Black Sheep
A dark opera based on Kipling's autobiographical story Baa Baa Black Sheep, and his story of the wolf-child Mowgli, The Jungle Book.
Recommended recordings on CD
Daniel/Lorimer/Dazeley (Chandos CHAN 10186)
A good performance of this dark opera based on Kipling's life.
Opera North Chorus, English Northern Philharmonia, conducted by Paul Daniel.
Cast: Malcolm Lorimer (Punch; Mowgli as a child), William Dazeley (Mowgli as a young man), Ann Taylor-Morley (Judy; Grey Wolf).
Chandos CHAN 10186