I CAN NO OTHER ANSWER MAKE

I CAN NO OTHER ANSWER MAKE
Song for Tenor and Piano
on a Text from a Play by William Shakespeare

Publisher
E. C. Schirmer Music Company

Catalog Number
8577

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Description
A song of thanks, I CAN NO OTHER ANSWER MAKE was written for the wonderful American tenor Paul Sperry. Just four short lines of text from Shakespeare’s play “Twelfth Night” are set as the composer’s way of expressing her gratitude for his kindness, generosity, support, and friendship.

Text
Excerpt from “Twelfth Night”

Vocal Range
D 4  :  F 5

Duration
2′ 00″

Vocal Tessitura
A 4  :  D 5

Year of Composition
2016

First Performance
April 14, 2016
National Opera Center
New York, New York

First Performers
Andrew Fuchs, tenor
Miriam Leskis, piano