The lark ascending romance for violin and orchestra for solo violin and pianoreduction for violin and piano for solo violin and orchestra or piano by ralph vaughan williams composer 13 mar 2008 paperback books amazonca. The lark ascending is a short single movement work by the english composer ralph vaughan williams inspired by the 1881 poem of the same name by the english writer george meredithit was originally for violin and piano completed in 1914 but not performed until 1920 the composer reworked it for solo violin and orchestra after the first world war . Find many great new used options and get the best deals for lark ascending romance for violin orchestra reduction for violin and pian at the best online prices at ebay free shipping for many products. For solo violin and chamber or reduced chamber orchestra vaughan williamss hauntingly beautiful the lark ascending is one of his most enduringly popular works a serene romance the work takes its title from a poem by george meredith the violins magical evocation of the larks chirrup whistle slur and shake as it soars above delicate orchestral textures demonstates the composers . For solo violin and orchestra or piano this serene romance is one of vaughan williamss most enduring popular works taking its title from a poem by george meredith the music perfectly evokes the larks chirrup whistle slur and shake this beautifully presented new edition of the violin and piano score includes a preface by michael kennedy