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From: Dean FH Macy
Organization: New England Talent, Ltd. - Epilogue Records
To: Vocalist <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Art songs in English
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Amy Hespenheide wrote:

>do you have a favorite art song for mezzo in English? I need a new piece to start

My favorites:

Almost anything by Victor Herbert except his coloratura stuff which is not good for mezzos.
"Lass With A Delicate Air" by Arne
Handel's "Where E'er You Walk" from Semelle

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