12 Selected Folksong Arrangements (with a CD of performances and accompaniments High Voice, Book/CD Pack). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Edited by Richard Walters. For Piano, Vocal, High Voice. Boosey & Hawkes Voice. Play Along. Softcover with CD. 40 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051934058. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48019746).
ISBN 142344129X. Play Along. 9×12 inches.
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 CD 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.