Folksong arrangements, vol 3 (O Waly, waly)

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A text from 1600s Scotland and a tune from Somerset, this folksong has travelled to America and Australia. It's synonymous with love and separation. The first line - "The water is wide, I can not get o'er" - and a minor key confirms the anguish. Composer: Benjamin Britten Performer: Ruby Hughes (Soprano) Performer: Julius Drake (Piano) Recording date: 14 November 2011 Date of broadcast: 30 December 2011