She toured with the pianist Franz Liszt during his visit to the British Isles in 1840-1841. Bassano sang the mezzo recitatives in the first English performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah conducted by the composer.
She collaborated with pianist Franz Liszt during his 1840-1841 trip to the British Isles. Bassano participated in the first English rendition of Mendelssohn's Elijah, which was orchestrated by the composer himself.