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From:  Margaret Harrison <peggyh@i...>
Margaret Harrison <peggyh@i...>
Date:  Mon Oct 2, 2000  1:01 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Digest Number 286


Linda Fox wrote:
>
> Margaret Harrison wrote:
>
> > I think I remember her saying in interviews that she'd never do any
trousers role, because
> > she is not physically suited for them? Have you heard her in any of these
roles?

> Seriously though, I heard a recording of her only yesterday morning,
> singing Cherubino (Non So Piu) every inch the young lad with the hormone
> problem. Does this count, or was she referring specifically to playing
> the part on stage?

I believe she was referring to on stage, and I should have said that. Of
course, she has
recorded the Cherubino arias on "recital" CDs. But when she sang that opera at
the Met,
she was Susanna (and did it wonderfully, I might add, as I was fortunate
enought to have
seen her in it).

Peggy

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