Benjamin Britten was throughout his life drawn to folk-song, possessing a special gift for wordsetting and vocal writing. This second disc of the complete folk song arrangements focuses on the orchestral versions and the volumes for guitar and harp.
18 The Salley Gardens (String Orchestration) - Thomas Allen
19 Little Sir William - Thomas Allen
20 The Bonny Earl O' Moray - Thomas Allen
21 O Can Ye Sew Cushions? - Thomas Allen
22 Oliver Cromwell - Thomas Allen
23 The Plough Boy - Thomas Allen
24 O Waly, Waly - Thomas Allen
25 Come You Not from Newcastle? - Thomas Allen
26 The Salley Gardens (Orchestration for Strings, Bassoon and Harp) - Thomas Allen
Benjamin Britten was throughout his life drawn to folk-song, possessing a special gift for wordsetting and vocal writing. This second disc of the complete folk song arrangements focuses on the orchestral versions and the volumes for guitar and harp.
