She was born in Scotland and studied singing with Mrs. Henry Smart and Giuditta Pasta in Italy .
Elizabeth Masson ( 1806 -- 9 January 1865 ) was an English mezzo - soprano singer and composer .
Elizabeth Masson was born in Scotland and studied singing with Mrs. Henry Smart and Giuditta Pasta in Italy .
Elizabeth Masson ( 1806 -- 9 January 1865 ) was an English mezzo - soprano singer and composer .