Date sent: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:16:57 EST
Subject: Re: Concert dress
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

In a message dated 01/25/2000 12:11:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
DCLARK-at-rhodes.edu writes:

<< Oh dear! I guess I am just hopelessly old-fashioned, but I like to see
women
wear dresses or skirts on stage. Pants are great for many settings, and I am
okay with them on stage if one is singing "Non so piu" -- but otherwise I
like
to see skirts that cover the knees! >>

It really depends on the repertoire. The only time I've ever worn a tux in a
recital was when I was doing a program of songs by Sondheim, Bolcom and
Weill. It worked well in that context. If I'm doing something truly
classical, I wear a dress. Which reminds me - I haven't come up with
anything new for a recital in February. I'd better get on it!

Lee Morgan
Mezzo-soprano