This specially commissioned recording offers a wide-ranging choice of Burns's songs and lyrical poems; and longer poems such as 'Tam o'Shanter', and 'The Cotter's Saturday Night' are also included in their entirety. All are read by John Cairney, world-famous for his many stage and television performances of the life and work of Scotland's national bard. Lovers of Burns's poetry will find much to enjoy in this selection, which also provides an extensive introduction for those as yet unfamiliar with his work
The Poems and Songs of Robert Burns is a top selection of the bard's work, encapsulating his best pieces in a short, accessible format. John Cairney's performances breathe life into these timeless classics, making it a must-have for both seasoned fans and those new to Burns's poetry.