Anglo-Irish in origin, E.J. Moeran was born in Norfolk and became a pupil of John Ireland after service in the First World War, in which he was wounded. East Anglia continued to inspire his music, coupled with the influence of Ireland. He enjoyed a respected if minor position in the English music scene of his time.

Orchestral Music
Moeran’s Violin Concerto and the Cello Concerto he wrote for his future wife, the cellist Peers Coetmore, make interesting and characteristic additions to the solo repertoire of the instruments. Other orchestral works include the symphonic impression In the Mountain Country, Lonely Waters for small orchestra, a Sinfonietta, the Symphony in G minor, and two rhapsodies.

Chamber Music
Moeran’s Cello Sonata, his last major work, is particularly effective. Also noteworthy are his Violin Sonata of 1923 and the Fantasy Quartet for oboe and strings.

Vocal Music
Moeran wrote part-songs, with solo songs that include Ludlow Town, Six Norfolk Folksongs and settings of Shakespeare songs.