12 Selected Folksong Arrangements

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.