Britten wrote his Songs and Proverbs of William Blake, Op. 74 for the German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in 1965. The singer admired the 'concentration and enigmatic smile' of the settings, and Britten constructed, through alternation of proverbs with songs, and an intense contemplation on the human and the eternal, one of his greatest song cycles. By contrast Tit for Tat sees Britten revisiting youthful, light-spirited settings of the poet Walter de la Mare. The folksong arrangements are amongst his most famous, and beloved. The baritone Roderick Williams encompasses a wide repertoire, from baroque to contemporary music, in the opera house, on the concert platform and in recital. His recital appearances have taken him to London's Wigmore Hall and many European festivals. He has an extensive discography and his recordings of English song with Iain Burnside have received particular acclaim.

Tracklist:

Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: I. Proverb I: The Pride Of The Peacock
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: II. London
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: III. Proverb II: Prisons Are Built
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: IV. The Chimney-Sweeper
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: V. Proverb III: The Bird A Nest
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: VI. A Poison Tree
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: VII. Proverb IV: Think In The Morning
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: VIII. The Tyger
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: IX. Proverb V: The Tygers Of Wrath
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: X. The Fly
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: XI. Proverb VI: The Hours Of Folly
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: XII. Ah! Sun-Flower!
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: XIII. Proverb VII: To See A World
Songs And Proverbs Of William Blake, Op. 74: XIV. Every Night And Every Morn
Tit For Tat: No. 1. A Song Of Enchantment
Tit For Tat: No. 2. Autumn
Tit For Tat: No. 3. Silver
Tit For Tat: No. 4. Vigil
Tit For Tat: No. 5. Tit For Tat
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 3, "British Isles": No. 1. The Plough Boy
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 3, "British Isles": No. 5. The Foggy, Foggy Dew
Tom Bowling And Other Song Arrangements: Tom Bowling And Other Song Arrangements: No. 1. Tom Bowling
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 3, "British Isles": Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 3, "British Isles": No. 6. O W
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 1, "British Isles": No. 7. Oliver Cromwell
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 1, "British Isles": No. 6. The Ash Grove
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 1, "British Isles": No. 1. The Salley Gardens
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 3, "British Isles": Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 3, "British Isles": No. 2. The
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 1, "British Isles": Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 1, "British Isles": No. 2. Lit
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 5, "British Isles": Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 5, "British Isles": No. 5. Ca&

UPC: 747313260072
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 5.29.12
Format: CD

Iain Burnside - Songs & Proverbs & Tit for Tat & Folk-Songs (CD)