Songs of Travel

England at the turn of the 20th century saw the birth of a generation of composers who were deeply committed to poetry and voice. Their music, of discreet elegance, reflects the search for an elsewhere — spiritual, amorous or pastoral. From Vaughan Williams to Britten, from Finzi to Gurney, these “songs” evoke travel in all its forms: wanderings, contemplation of landscapes, inner journey. Through these pages, a sensitive and lyrical England is emerging, where each word becomes a stopover and each note, a step towards infinity.