Cradle song by William Byrd for alto and guitar (mp3)

This is a reference to the audio score S0.20419. The piece is a song originally created by William Byrd, but in this instance, it has been rearranged and performed by David Warin Solomons. The song, titled 'My little sweet darling, my comfort and joy', features soothing lullaby tunes and lyrics that express a mother's love for her child, whom she describes as more beautiful than the princes of Troy. The song concludes with a mother's prayer for her child, asking the gods to bless and protect him from harm.