Folksong arrangements, vol 1 (The Salley Gardens)

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Britten took a great interest in the melodies and poetry of the British Isles, often arranging folksongs as encores in the recitals he and Peter Pears gave. His simple and sympathetic setting of this Irish tune, allows Yeats’ poetry to shine through. Composer: Benjamin Britten Performer: Ruby Hughes (Soprano) Performer: Julius Drake (Piano) Recording date: 14 November 2011 Date of broadcast: 30 December 2011