Roger Quilter was an English composer educated at Eton. He then studied at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfort under Knorr. Together with Grainger, Scott, Balfour, Gardiner and O'Neill, Quilter formed the 'Frankfort Group'. During the early 1900's, Quilter became known to the London public as a song composer. Works such as Songs of the Sea and To Julia were included in the repertoires of several major recitalists of the time, including Denham Price and Gervase Elwes. Other successes include his light orchestral pieces, of which A Childern's Overture was the most popular. His opera Julia was not a success and he is most remembered for his songs. Quilter was fond of light and graceful music, and maintained a sensitive, effortless style. Composition was not easy for him, however, and he suffered periods of illness and depression. Songs of Sorrow was a product of such a time. Quilter was independently wealthy and was a benefactor of his colleagues. ~ Lynn Vought, Rovi