Classical sensation Laura Wright presents her debut solo album ‘The Last Rose’, in which she sings brand new arrangements of British folk songs. ‘The Last Rose’ includes favourites from across the British Isles including ‘Scarborough Fair’, ‘Skye Boat Song’, ‘Lavender’s Blue’ and the title track, ‘The Last Rose of Summer’. Laura received critical acclaim, and widespread popularity as a member of classical girl-group All Angels. Embarking on her solo project, the 21 year-old British student feels passionately about reviving and preserving these traditional songs.

"These songs have been passed on for generations. I was taught them by my grandmother when I was young, but unless we continue that tradition they will slip into oblivion."

The creative team behind the record-breaking Royal Wedding Album have also collaborated on this project. Composers John Rutter and Patrick Hawes have arranged several of the songs and the album has been overseen by producer Anna Barry. ‘Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal’ (based on the Tennyson poem) is a solo arrangement of Paul Mealor’s stunning Ubi Caritas which was performed at the Royal Wedding as a choral work.