Roger Quilter (1877-1953) was a British composer, best known for writing many gentle and beautiful songs. Along with Henry Balfour Gardiner and Percy Grainger, he was a member of the Frankfurt Group, a group of friendswho studied composition together at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt.
Three Pastoral Songs (Op.22) is a collection of three songs based on countryside scenes: I will go with my father a-ploughing -Cherry valley - I wish and I wish. They are arranged here for High Voice with Violin, Cello, and Piano.