30 Traditional Pieces-English Folk Songs contains 30 traditional tunes in arrangements for 1 or 2 Voices and Piano that are suitable for musicians at a grade 3-8 level. Put together by the highly regarded singer and arranger Philip Lawson this volume contains well known songs such as Ash Grove and Scarborough Fair as well as many lesser known pieces. English Folk Songs is accompanied by a CD containing recordings of all of the featured pieces performed by Philip and Sophie Lawson.

For Solo Voice and Piano.There are various versions of this anonymous ballad that has its own traditionalmelody. Berkeley provided a folk-like setting in this song for Sophie Wyss (1897-1983) the Swiss sopranoliving in England who gave important premieres of Britten.Wyss and Berkeley gave the first performance in a BBC broadcast on 13 July 1947.He had already dedicated ‘Tant que mes yeux’ Op. 14 No.2/6 to her and withhimshe gave the first performance of that song as well as ‘Ode du premier jour de mai’ Op. 14 No.2/7 at the Fyvie Hall London on 20 February 1945. Those two songswere published performed and recorded but ‘The LowLands of Holland’ has beenneglected. It comes as close as Berkeley ever got to the English folk song tradition.This edition is based on the copyist’s score at the British Library and includes thecorrections thecomposer provided with it.

These nine Latin American gems will be a stunning addition to your vocal repertoire. Whether performed in Spanish or English these masterful arrangements feature sophisticated piano accompaniments and stylish vocal lines which emphasize the dramatic nuances of their delightful texts. Nine wonderful and heartfelt songs which offer a wide variety of styles and tempos.

Compiled by Joan Frey Boytim. Each volume contains several very easy songs progressing to moderate difficulty. Includes a wide variety of music focusing primarily on literature in English with art songs folk songs and sacredsongs.