Love Duet (from the opera Pocahontas)
Lyrics: Joan Vail Thorne
Soprano and Bass Duet with Piano
Duration: 5:30
The English gentleman, John Rolfe came to Reverend Whitaker's house in Virginia many times to tutor Pocahontas with her English words. She learned very quickly. He was pleased with her, and she with him. One of the emotional high points in the opera!
Notable Performances:
Sound Samples:
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Sample One
Sample Two
Lyrics: Joan Vail Thorne
Soprano and Bass Duet with Piano
Duration: 5:30
The English gentleman, John Rolfe came to Reverend Whitaker's house in Virginia many times to tutor Pocahontas with her English words. She learned very quickly. He was pleased with her, and she with him. One of the emotional high points in the opera!
Notable Performances:
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Branch Fields in recital with soprano Lisa Edwards Burrs, June 6th, 2009, Richmond, VA
Branch Fields in recital with soprano Amy Wolf, Duluth Festival Opera's "Opera on the Lake" Benefit Concert, 2009, Duluth MN
Branch Fields in recital with soprano Chelsea Crane, 2009, Blacksburg, VA
Branch Fields in recital with soprano Valentina Feller, January 8th, 2010. Wilmington, DE and Hatboro, PA
Sound Samples:
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Sample One
Sample Two