A lyrical lullaby, based on a traditional Scots song and arranged by Alan Bullard. Sung here by Ruth Carlyle. Illustration by Nic Carlyle.

Scots Nativity - Alan Bullard 2002

This is a portrait of a walk from the Suffolk coast, starting between Thorpeness and Sizewell, to the inland village of Friston, through the Suffolk Sandlings. The beauty of this walk will not be here for ever, following the announcement by the Government of their plans to despoil this beautiful landscape for the greater good of the nation with the help of National Grid, destroying the fields to dig trenches and building large substations for Scottish Power and others on good farming land close to the village of Friston. 
The music is an extended instrumental arrangement of Alan Bullard's Keats setting, 'Beauty Joy' for unaccompanied choir.
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Alan Bullard: Beauty, Joy (Extended Orchestral Version)

This short song of dreamy sorrow and hope for voice and piano is a setting of words by Christina Rossetti. Its sustained and expressive vocal line, supported by rich harmony, make it a popular recital choice. The score contains versions in high and low keys, making it suitable for all voices. This performance is sung by Elizabeth Stokes (contralto) and Alan Bullard (piano)

Alan Bullard: When I am dead my dearest (low voice)

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Alan Bullard: Beauty, Joy (Extended Orchestral Version)

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