Anglo-Irish in origin, E.J.Moeran was born in Norfolk and became a pupil of John Ireland after service in the 1914-18 war, in which he was wounded. East Anglia continued to influence his music, coupled with the influence of Ireland. He enjoyed a respected if minor position in the English music 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, with his Violin Sonata of 1923 and Fantasy Quartet for oboe and strings.

Vocal Music

Moeran wrote part-songs, with solo songs that include Ludlow Town, Six Norfolk Folk-Songs and settings of Shakespeare songs.