12 Selected Folksong Arrangements [HL:48019746]

This selection was made with student singers and pianists in mind. These are 12 of the most tangible, useful and approachable of Britten's jewel-like folksong settings. Includes historical notes on the songs. The audio of performances by professional singers will aid in familiarizing students and teachers with these expressive lyrical works. Contents: The Ash Grove • At the mid hour of night • The Brisk Young Widow • Come you not from Newcastle? • Early one morning • Greensleeves • I will give my love an apple • O Waly, Waly • Sail on, sail on • The Salley Gardens • Sweet Polly Oliver • There's none to soothe. The audio is acceessed online using the unique code inside each book. It can be streamed or downloaded according to personal preference.