The Lark Ascending - Ralph Vaughan Williams | Music Video by Hannah Woolmer

<p>Welcome to this very special performance of <strong><em>The Lark Ascending </em></strong>composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams and performed by Hannah Woolmer.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Hannah's Lounges profile for more live and repayable concerts</p><p><br></p><p>Programme Notes</p><p><br></p><p>The Lark Ascending</p><p>The 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.</p><p>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.</p>