Clive Osgood: English Folksongs Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia & Stephen Layton

• Clive Osgood: The Crystal Spring:
• 1 Osgood: The Crystal Spring 03:31
• Spanish Ladies:
• 2 Osgood: Spanish Ladies 02:48
• The Drowned Lover:
• 3 Osgood: The Drowned Lover 04:09
• What Child Is This:
• 4 Osgood: What Child Is This 04:33
• I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say:
• 5 Osgood: I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say 03:27
• An Upper Room:
• 6 Osgood: An Upper Room 03:17
• All Things Are Quite Silent:
• 7 Osgood: All Things Are Quite Silent 03:06
• The Privateer:
• 8 Osgood: The Privateer 02:10
• The Royal Oak:
• 9 Osgood: The Royal Oak 05:16
• The Mermaid:
• 10 Osgood: The Mermaid 03:55
• The Ship In Distress:
• 11 Osgood: The Ship In Distress 03:04
• Total Runtime 39:16

Info for Clive Osgood: English Folksongs

This collection of music inspired by English folksongs by Clive Osgood continues a centuries-old tradition of music handed down through the generations, performed by Polyphony and Britten Sinfonia, conducted by Stephen Layton.

Holding a vital part in our cultural heritage, these English folksongs are rooted in the nation’s maritime history, and also explore the melodies that have been adopted by the church and become timeless favourites as part of the rich repertoire of sacred hymnody.

This collection of arrangements by Clive Osgood continues a centuries-old tradition of music handed down through the generations, each one beautifully reimagined in a fresh and modern realisation. Performed by the critically acclaimed professional choir Polyphony and leading chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia under the direction of Stephen Layton.

Polyphony
Britten Sinfonia
Stephen Layton, conductor

Stephen Layton
Awarded with an MBE for services to classical music in October 2020, Stephen Layton is one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation. Often described as the finest exponent of choral music in the world today, his ground-breaking approach has had a profound influence on choral music over the last 30 years. Having taken up the post of Principal Conductor of the Slovenian Philharmonic Choir from the start of the 2024/25 season, Layton is also Founder and Director of Polyphony, and Director of Holst Singers. Layton recently stepped down as Fellow and Director of Music at Trinity College Cambridge – a post he held for 17 years. His other former posts include Chief Conductor of Netherlands Chamber Choir, Chief Guest Conductor of Danish National Vocal Ensemble, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of City of London Sinfonia, and Director of Music at the Temple Church, London.

Layton is regularly invited to work with the world’s leading choirs, orchestras and composers, and his recordings have won or been nominated for every major international recording award. With Britten Sinfonia, his eight highly acclaimed recordings include Handel’s Messiah (“Best Messiah recording” – BBC Music Magazine); and with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, whom he collaborates widely, he has recorded Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Mass in B Minor and St John Passion.

Layton’s interpretations of Bach and Handel have been heard across the globe with orchestras ranging from Academy of Ancient Music to the London Philharmonic and Philadelphia orchestras. Performances include Messiah in Sydney Opera House, the first staged St John Passion with English National Opera, and regular BBC broadcasts of his annual performances of Messiah and St John Passion with Polyphony at Smith Square Hall, London.

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