War's Embers

CDD22026
(Originally issued on CDA66261/2)

Recording details: April 1987
Seldon Hall, Haberdashers' Aske's School, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Produced by Paul Spicer
Engineered by Antony Howell
Release date: September 1997
Total duration: 113 minutes 22 seconds

'If you enjoy English song, this set is a must ... The singers are Britain's best, and their excellence is matched by the accompaniments of Clifford Benson' (BBC Music Magazine)

'An indispensable collection for those who know the repertoire; a revelation to those who do not' (Gramophone)

'Lovely performances; beautiful sound. If you missed out first time round, don't hesitate now' (Hi Fi News)

War's Embers

Songs by Browne, Butterworth, Farrar, Finzi, Gurney & Kelly

Martyn Hill (tenor), Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Michael George (bass)

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Requiem da camera Gerald Finzi (1901-1956)

CD1

Only a man harrowing clods [4'04] English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

In Flanders I'm homesick for my hills again [2'44] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

Ha'nacker Mill Sally is gone that was so kindly [2'22] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Black Stitchel As I was lying on Black Stitchel [2'19] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

By a bierside This is a sacred city, built of marvellous earth [4'03] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Blaweary As I came by Blaweary [1'28] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

The twa corbies As I was walking all alane [4'50] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

The fiddler of Dooney When I play on my fiddle in Dooney [1'55] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Goodnight to the meadow [1'20] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Severn Meadows Only the wanderer knows England's graces [1'40] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

Vagabond Songs Op 10 Ernest Farrar (1885-1918)

The wanderer's song I have had enough of women, and enough of love [2'55] English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

Silent Noon Your hands lie open in the long fresh grass [3'48] English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

The Roadside Fire I will make you brooches and toys for your delight [1'55] English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

Hawk and Buckle Where is landlord of old Hawk and Buckle [1'05] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

The ship There was no song nor shout of joy [2'24] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Five Elizabethan Songs Ivor Gurney (1890-1937)

Orpheus Orpheus with his lute made trees [2'32]
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

Tears Weep you now more, sad fountains [3'31]
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

Under the greenwood tree [1'33]
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

Sleep Come, sleep, and with thy sweet deceiving [3'23]
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

Spring [2'18]
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

CD2

Arabia Far are the shades of Arabia [5'22] William Denis Browne (1888-1915) English
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

The boat is chafing [1'17] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English

English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Cathleen ni Houlihan The old brown thorn-trees break in two [2'52] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Edward, Edward Why does your brand sae drop wi' blude [5'59] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

The night of Trafalgar In the wild October night-time [2'16] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Even such is time [2'42] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Thou didst delight my eyes [3'21] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Most Holy Night [3'36] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Diaphenia [2'03] William Denis Browne (1888-1915) English

English
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

Brittany Op 21 No 1 In Brittany the churches all day are open wide [1'45] Ernest Farrar (1885-1918) English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

Come you, Mary Op 21 No 2 [0'55] Ernest Farrar (1885-1918) English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

Who would shepherds pipe Op 21 No 3 [1'43] Ernest Farrar (1885-1918) English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

Shall I compare thee? Op 1 No 1 [3'25] Frederick Septimus Kelly (1881-1916) English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

You are my sky [2'41] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Last hours A gray day and quiet [4'50] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

To violets Welcome, maids-of-honour! [1'04] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Nine of the clock [0'45] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Epitaph in Old Mode The leaves fall gently on the grass [3'03] Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) English
Michael George (bass), Clifford Benson (piano)

Epitaph on Salathiel Pavy Weep with me all ye that read [4'39] William Denis Browne (1888-1915) English

English
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

Requiescat Tread lightly, she is near [2'40] George Butterworth (1885-1916) English
Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)

To Gratiana dancing and singing See! with what constant motion [4'15] William Denis Browne (1888-1915) English

English
Martyn Hill (tenor), Clifford Benson (piano)

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