I get floored every time by these six songs of lost youth, love and life written on the cusp of World War 1 by a young composer who didn’t make it through. Raw, simple and unforgettable.
Listening time: 21 mins (Intro podcast, 8′; music 13′)
Music here, sung by the terrific partnership of Roderick Williams and Iain Burnside:
Here you’ll find all the words to the songs.
Recorded in inescapable heavy rain, so apologies for the sound quality on this episode!
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