This selection was made with student singers and pianists in mind. These are 12 of the most tangible, useful and approachable of Britten's jewel-like folk song settings. Includes historical notes on the songs. The CD of performances by professional singers will aid in familiarizing students and teachers with these expressive lyrical works. Contents: The Ash Grove; At the mid hour of night; The Brisk Young Widow; Come you not from Newcastle; Early one morning; Greensleeves; I will give my love an apple; O Waly, Waly; Sail on, sail on; The Salley Gardens; Sweet Polly Oliver; There's none to soothe.