Caroline Baker

Caroline Baker performed with the D'Oyly Carte chorus as a contralto from March 1973 until June 1977. A popular member of the company, she quickly assumed the small role of Kate in "The Pirates of Penzance", adding Ada in "Princess Ida", Ruth in "Ruddigore", and Vittoria in "The Gondoliers" (also recorded for Decca). During her time with the company she also occasionally played (as understudy) the principal roles of Lady Saphir in "Patience", Pitti-Sing in "The Mikado", Leila in "Iolanthe", and Vittoria in "The Gondoliers".