The Rhapsody No. 2, like other rhapsodies of its period, uses nationally inflected tunes as its thematic material, eliminating symphonic development.
Ernest John Moeran (1894-1950) is considered the least-known significant English composer of his generation.
Moeran's music is characterized by a lyrically nostalgic quality, possibly influenced by his Irish ancestry.
Moeran's Violin Concerto draws on Irish folk melody for its 'first principles', but he does not use ready-made folk tunes.
The Violin Concerto recording was made in association with the RVW TRUST, referring to the Ralph Vaughan Williams Trust.
Sir Adrian Boult conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra for Rhapsody No. 2 on this album.
John Georgiadis is the violinist for the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, performing with the London Symphony Orchestra.
