Elizabeth Masson [SEP] voice type
Elizabeth Masson
Elizabeth Masson (1806 – 9 January 1865) was an English mezzo-soprano singer and composer. She was born in Scotland and studied singing with Mrs. Henry Smart and Giuditta Pasta in Italy. She made her debut at Ella's Second Subscription concert in 1831, and sang regularly at Philharmonic Society Concerts. She later worked as a singing teacher and composed songs, publishing a collection. She founded the Royal Society of Female Musicians in 1839, and died in London.
Works.
Selected works include:
led by Dr Elizabeth Errington, and aims to publish Masson's collection. Publications so far include:
Two major catalogues
- "Charles Masson and the Buddhist Sites of Afghanistan: Explorations, Excavations, Collections 1832-1835", by Elizabeth Errington, British Museum Research Publication 215 (2017).
- "The Charles Masson Archive: British Library, British Museum and Other Documents Relating to the 1832–1838 Masson Collection from Afghanistan", by Elizabeth Errington, assisted by Piers Baker, Kirstin Leighton-Boyce and Wannaporn Kay