b. 1886d. 1967

Siegfried Sassoon

An English poet, author, and soldier, Siegfried Sassoon's texts have been set to music by many American composers, including Hugo Weisgall, John Alden Carpenter, Dominick Argento, Paul Moravec, and David Conte. Photo: Siegfried Sassoon, 1915, public domain.

Audio

“Everyone Sang” (from “Everyone Sang”)

Tim Krol (baritone) & Steven Bailey (piano)3:17

David Conte

Composer

Siegfried Sassoon

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

Used with the permission of the composer

About

Sassoon is best known for his war poems. He served with the Royal Welch Fusiliers during World War I, which left him injured and disillusioned. Learn more about Siegfried Sassoon by visiting the links provided on the right.

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