Songs and Proverbs of William Blake. (For Baritone and Piano). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Piano (Bass voice). Book; Masterworks; Vocal Collection. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Advanced; Intermediate. Published by Faber Music Arr : Baritone voice, Piano Publisher : Faber Music Limited $19.99 - See more - Buy online
ISBN 0571500153. 20th Century; Masterwork.
The first performance of the Songs and Proverbs of William Blake Op.74 was given by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Benjamin Britten at the Aldeburgh Festival on 24 June, 1965. Available here is Britten's fantastic song-cycle of pieces set to the lyrics and proverbs of William Blake, for Baritone Voice with Piano accompaniment.
Titles: Proverb I * London * Proverb II * The Chimney-Sweeper * Proverb III * A Poison Tree * Proverb IV * The Tyger * Proverb V * The Fly * Proverb VI * Ah, Sunflower * Proverb VII * Every Night and every morn.