Painting by Alexander Nasmyth, located in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Description
A discussion of Burns' life and human relationships creates a fascinating recital and conference. Robert Burns was exceptional in his creative force during his extraordinary life of 37 years. He was intense, romantic, and passionate.
Commonly known as the greatest Scottish poet, some say that his songs are even more famous. He never composed music; however, he did compose over 300 song lyrics to existing Scottish music during the last ten years of his life.
Dr. Wagner, accompanied with his guitar, tells the story of this short and inspiring life, singing the songs as they impact the events of Burns' life.
This is a two-hour presentation, which can be adjusted to meet the scheduling needs of the community.
"Robert Burns: His Life and His Songs" is also available as a printed book, or on a double-volume set of compact discs. For more information about ordering, please see the purchasing page.
Included Works
VOLUME I
Handsome Nell (Listen!)
In the Character of a Ruined Farmer (Listen!)
Ploughman's Life (Listen!)
Lark in the Morning
Mary Morrison
Rigs of Barley
Green Grow the Rashes (Listen!)
There was a Lad was Born in Kyle
John Anderson, My Jo
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
- Original music by R.S. Wagner M.D.
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
- Traditional Melody
My Love is but a Lassie Yet
My Heart's in the Highlands (Listen!)
- Original music by R.S. Wagner M.D.
My Heart's in the Highlands (Listen!)
- Old Crochallan Melody
Ye Flowery Banks
Ye Banks and Braes
What Can a Young Lassie?
VOLUME II
Of All the Airts
I'll Ay Ca in by Yon Town
Bonny Wee Thing
Afton Waters
To Mary in Heaven
Ay Fond Kiss
The Devil's Away wi' the Excise Man
Lea Rig
The White Cockade
Gin a Body
Auld Lang Syne
My Heart is Sair
A Man for A' That
Tiddie Dunbar
Meg o’ the Mill
Here's a Health to Ane I Lo’e Dear
