Heather Harper, a Northern Irish-born soprano who was beloved for decades for her radiant voice and musical sensitivity in repertory ranging from Baroque to contemporary music, and who was a notable ...

Michael McManus celebrates the beloved and highly respected soprano who collaborated closely with Britten, retained her vocal ability into her sixties and never forgot her Belfast roots A cherished ...

Even before the concert took place, on May 30, 1962, it was seen as a cultural milestone in Britain, threading together the memories of devastation and the hope of unity at the height of the Cold War.

HEATHER Harper, who has died aged 88, was a popular soprano who, after her debut with the Royal Opera in 1962, went on to enjoy a hugely successful international career. A singer who invested all her ...