Clive Osgood English Folksongs

Polyphony & Britten Sinfonia

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.

‘Polyphony and Stephen Layton provide luxury casting for the performances’ (Terry Blain, BBC Music Magazine)

‘The Polyphony choir perform quite magnificently. The recorded sound is excellent: everything has been caught in a vividly grateful acoustic.’ (Jim Westhead, MusicWeb International)

Label: Convivium Records

Release date: 2025