The Lark Ascending

This gorgeous composition by Ralph Vaughan Williams has always evoked a sense of innocence and freedom, beauty, and a connection to the spiritual in nature. It's at times solemn, peaceful, and soaring,...perfect. I'm not religious, but have always felt the presence of God when I listen. The version recorded by the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields (Neville Mariner) with Iona Brown's violin breaks my heart, it's so beautiful.

Fiona