The Evening Primrose Lyrics – Benjamin Britten
Singer: Benjamin Britten
Title: The Evening Primrose
When once the sun sinks in the west
And dewdrops pearl the evening’s breast;
Lyrics and Translations
The Evening Primrose Lyrics – Benjamin Britten
Singer: Benjamin Britten
Title: The Evening Primrose
When once the sun sinks in the west
And dewdrops pearl the evening’s breast;
Marsh Flowers Lyrics – Benjamin Britten
Singer: Benjamin Britten
Title: Marsh Flowers
Here the strong mallow strikes her slimy root
Here the dull night-shade hangs her deadly fruit;
To Daffodils Lyrics – Benjamin Britten
Singer: Benjamin Britten
Title: To Daffodils
Fair Daffodils, we weep to see
You haste away so soon;
Hymn to St. Cecilia, Op. 27 Lyrics – Benjamin Britten
Singer: Benjamin Britten
Title: Hymn to St. Cecilia, Op. 27
Like a black swan as death came on
And by ocean’s margin this innocent virgin
Funeral Blues Lyrics – Benjamin Britten
Singer: Benjamin Britten
Title: Funeral Blues
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone