The cover picture for this album is 'Travelling Harvesters' by Henry Herbert La Thangue, an artist who lived from 1859 to 1929.
Ralph Vaughan Williams, the composer, was an enthusiast and collector of English folk music throughout his life.
This recording was originally released as part of The English Song Series on the Collins Classics label.
Ralph Vaughan Williams's enthusiasm for English folk music led to a lifelong commitment to writing for voice and piano.
The recording sessions took place from July 9th to 11th, 1996, at Rosslyn Hill Chapel in London.
A Steinway Concert Grand piano was provided and maintained by Steinway & Sons, London for this recording.
