Emily Cole Reflects on The Lark AscendingEmily Cole. Vaughan Williams began composing the piece in 1914 and completed it when he returned from serving in the military. The following year, Vaughan Williams reworked the accompaniment into the orchestration most commonly known by listeners today. The wind band (of which Vaughan Williams was very fond) also provides the perfect palette for reworking the music. ABOUT Violinist Emily Cole is one half of All Classical Radio’s 2024-2025 Artists in Residence, along with her husband James Shields.