Composer

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Benjamin Britten

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1961

Average_duration

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15:35

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Benjamin Britten's 'Folksong Arrangements, Vol. V British Isles' is a collection of arrangements of traditional British folk songs for voice and piano. The collection was composed in 1961 and premiered in the same year. The collection consists of eight movements, each of which is based on a different folk song. The first movement, "The Ash Grove," is a gentle and lyrical setting of a Welsh folk song. The second movement, "The Trees They Grow So High," is a more lively and upbeat setting of an English folk song. The third movement, "The Salley Gardens," is a haunting and melancholy setting of an Irish folk song. The fourth movement, "The Foggy, Foggy Dew," is a slow and mournful setting of an English folk song. The fifth movement, "O Waly, Waly," is a tender and emotional setting of a Scottish folk song. The sixth movement, "Come You Not From Newcastle," is a lively and rhythmic setting of an English folk song. The seventh movement, "Sailor-Boy," is a dramatic and powerful setting of an English folk song. The final movement, "The Plough Boy," is a cheerful and energetic setting of an English folk song. Overall, Britten's 'Folksong Arrangements, Vol. V British Isles' is a beautiful and varied collection of traditional British folk songs. Britten's arrangements are sensitive and nuanced, capturing the essence of each song while adding his own unique musical voice. The collection is a testament to Britten's skill as a composer and his love for the rich musical heritage of his homeland.

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