Welcome to this very special performance of The Lark Ascending composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams and performed by Hannah Woolmer. This will be a live performance with full AI virtual orchestra, complete with audio and visual story-telling. Programme Notes The Lark AscendingThe Lark Ascending" is a musical composition for violin and orchestra written by British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1914 - 1919. The piece is inspired by the poem "The Lark Ascending" by George Meredith, which describes the flight of a skylark. Vaughan Williams sought to capture the essence of the poem in his music, creating a pastoral and serene atmosphere that evokes the beauty of the English countryside.The piece begins with a gentle solo violin melody that gradually builds in intensity, mirroring the bird's ascent into the sky. The violin is accompanied by delicate orchestral textures that create a sense of space and lightness. As the music reaches its climax, the violin soars higher and higher, accompanied by sweeping string lines and radiant brass harmonies. The music then gradually fades away, leaving the

The Lark Ascending - Ralph Vaughan Williams

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The Lark Ascending - Ralph Vaughan Williams

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