Lark Ascending

"The Lark Ascending" is a classical piece of music composed by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1914. It is a tone poem for violin and orchestra, and it is inspired by a poem of the same name by George Meredith. The music is meant to evoke the image of a lark taking flight and soaring high into the sky. The piece is characterised by its beautiful melodies and rich orchestration, and it is often considered to be one of the most beautiful works of English classical music. It has been arranged for various instruments and ensembles and has become a popular choice for concerts and recordings.