Vaughan Williams had begun collecting folk-songs and carols in 1903.
Many Folk-songs and Carols were collected in the early 1900's by Vaughan Williams and Ella Mary Leather who visited local gypsies in Herefordshire where together they rescued traditional songs that may well have disappeared forever.
These songs and carols remind us of our childhood and the power and beauty of songs sung by those generations long before our own.
Sung by Derek Welton an Australian Baritone a very much sought after concert artist. Derek has performed at the Barbican, Cadogan Hall, Royal Albert Hall, The Sage Gateshead, Bridgewater Hall, Symphony Hall, Birmingham and the Wigmore.
Iain Burnside once again accompanies for Albion Records, who enjoys a unique reputation as pianist and broadcaster.
Eight Traditional English Carols
(collected and arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams)
[1] And all in the morning 2'12
[2] On Christmas Night 1'29
[3] he Twelve Apostles 2'10
[4] Down in yon forest 2'03
[5] May Day Carol 1'23
[6] The truth sent from above 1'58
[7] The birth of the Saviour 1'37
[8] Wassail Song 1'52
Six English Folk-Songs
(arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams)
[9] Robin Hood and the Pedlar 2'48
[10] The Ploughman 1'42
[11] One man, two men 1'16
[12] The Brewer 0'45
[13] Rolling in the dew 2'08
[14] King William 2'29
Twelve Traditional Carols from Herefordshire
(collected, edited and arranged by Ella Mary Leather and Ralph Vaughan Williams)
[15] The Holy Well (first version) 2'01
[16] The Holy Well (second version) 2'37
[17] Christmas now is drawing near at hand 2'26
[18] Joseph and Mary 2'37
[19] The Angel Gabriel 1'41
[20] God rest you merry, Gentlemen 2'31
[21] New Year's Carol 1'43
[22] On Christmas Day 1'39
[23] Dives and Lazarus 2'17
[24] The Miraculous Harvest 3'17
[25] The Saviour's Love 1'46
[26] The Seven Virgins 2'45
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