I have often let my students hear Frances sing these early Italian songs to let them know that they are more than vocalises. Listen how sensitively she sculpts this song.
I have never heard a more resonant or beautiful sound from the bass voice. Sullivan's simple song, THE LOST CHORD becomes something grand with Hines' grand voice.
For my friend Jonas who likes baritones and high notes. Here is a little collage of High A flats, A's B flats, B naturals and high C, Caution, epileptics should not view this. Warning, small animals and children may flee the room.