Introduction: “Country Life” and English Pastoral Music
Songs about herding, harvesting, and other agricultural activities often FEEL old, even when there’s no proof that they were written before the industrial revolution. Why is that? In this episode, which focuses on the song “Country Life,” we’ll explore English pastoral folk music and discover how it influenced classical composers of the early twentieth century.
This episode will become available on November 20th. Until then, explore the full catalogue of Folk Files episodes on the homepage.
Credits
Host: Olivia Harding
Assistant Producer: Aaron J. Morton
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Musical Excerpts
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