Roger Quilter

1877–1953 · Late Romantic · England

Roger Cuthbert Quilter was a British composer, known particularly for his art songs. His songs, which number over a hundred, often set music to text by William Shakespeare and are a mainstay of the English art song tradition.

• Come Away, Death — 3 Shakespeare Songs, Op. 6 · No. 1
• O Mistress Mine — 3 Shakespeare Songs, Op. 6 · No. 2
• Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind — 3 Shakespeare Songs, Op. 6 · No. 3
• Prelude — To Julia, Op. 8 · No. 1
• The Bracelet — To Julia, Op. 8 · No. 2
• The Maiden Blush — To Julia, Op. 8 · No. 3
• To Daisies — To Julia, Op. 8 · No. 4
• The Night Piece — To Julia, Op. 8 · No. 5
• Julia’s Hair — To Julia, Op. 8 · No. 6
• Interlude — To Julia, Op. 8 · No. 7
• Cherry Ripe — To Julia, Op. 8 · No. 8