Caroline Baker(I)
- Actress
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".