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Winter Words, Op. 52: Before Life and After

by Philip Langridge & Steuart Bedford · from Britten: The English Song Series - 7

2004Classical3:01Track 24

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Review by lena★★★½Sample

the highs are high but it sags in the middle. still coming back for “Winter Words, Op. 52: Before Life and After” though.

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Review by Tomasz W.★★½Sample

Too long by about four songs. Trim it down and we talk.

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