To everyone who made suggestions to help me conquer my problem: many, many thanks. I'm working with all these different ideas, and hope to start solidifying my success.
In the meantime, I've decided to "play it safe" with the recording tomorrow, and to recording the Letter Scene from WERTHER instead - a piece I sing really well, and can "do in my sleep". The tape is an audition tape, which is why I was at first hesitant to include such a long piece - but on reflection, I realize it's a good choice because it includes so many changes in mood, vocal colours, etc.
I still hope to do the Seguidille at my recital at the end of October - by then I will have had more time to work with all the various ideas you've given me.
Many thanks again,
Karen === On Neil Shicoff - http://www.radix.net/~dalila/shicoff/shicoff.html On yours truly - http://www.radix.net/~dalila/index.html
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