SONGS OF THE SEA & FOLK - BENJAMIN LUXON, DAVID WILLISON, CLIMAX MALE VOICE CHOIR

This collection features songs drawn from opposite corners of England which during the 20th century experienced catastrophic decline in their traditional local industries: Cornwall now relies heavily on tourism and Tyneside has become a centre for science-based technology. Traditionally, both have maintained a proud tradition of community music-making and we feature sea songs with Cornish baritone Ben Luxon and the Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir, whilst much-loved Geordie bass Owen Brannigan sings airs from Tyneside, and patriotic songs (Heart of Oak, Bay of Biscay) Songs of the Sea & FolkBenjamin Luxon (baritone), David Willison (piano)with the Climax Male Voice Choir conducted by Edgar S. Kessell:Songs of the Sea, Op.91 (Stanford)1 Drake’s Drum 2:532 Outward Bound 3:173 Devon, O Devon 2:064 Homeward Bound 6:025 The Old Superb 3:16Salt Water Ballads (Keel)6 Port of Many Ships 2:067 Trade Winds 2:218 Mother Carey 1:409 Sea Fever (Ireland) 2:5710 Captain Stratton’s Fancy (Warlock)