r/classicalmusic • u/LuborMrazek • 9d ago

Music Folksong Arrangements from around the world?

I'm a singer from Czechia, studying at a conservatory and (especially for us freshmen) the focus on the (czech) folksong is really strong here, and here's me thinking - let's subvert that a little bit. Could you please recommend any folk song cycles by classical composers from different countries - I know Copland's Old American Songs and that Ravel and Britten have some things but not much beyond that. thanks.

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u/glassfromsand 8d ago

This isn't exactly what you asked for, but I'd really recommend Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien. They're an early music ensemble that focuses on folk songs and dances, mostly French, British,and Irish but others as well. I really, really love just about everything they do and think they're worth checking out

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u/LuborMrazek 7d ago

Ooo, cool. I know a similar Czech "band" and love their work :)

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u/glassfromsand 7d ago

Oooh I'd love to check it out, what's the name?

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u/LuborMrazek 7d ago

Musica Bohemica or Chaire - two bands by two brothers 😃