English Folk-Songs
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English Folk Songs
Edited and Arranged by Willam Alexander Barrett
Novello, Ewer & Co London 1890
Fifty four folk songs, arranged with Symphonies and piano accompaniment. With a short introduction.
William Alexander Barrett (1834-91) was a writer and lecturer in music, of the 'Morning Post' and other publications. He wrote monographs on the English Glee and Madrigal Writers. He also composed madrigals, anthems and an oratorio.
Facsimile available at IMSLP
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Ruairidh Greig's article at Tradsong Forum [1]
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