arr. Benjamin Britten 'The Salley Gardens' (High Voice)

12 Selected Folksong Arrangements, High Voice (Boosey & Hawkes, Sheet Music Book); Arranged by Benjamin Britten

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 accessed online using the unique code inside each book. It can be streamed or downloaded according to personal preference.

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Ah, who has not been young and foolish, and full of tears. This song captures the pain perfectly.