The perfect CD to listen to while reading or relaxing on a sunny day, Music for a Summer Afternoon offers a delightful collection of (predominantly) classical music. The thirteen track album features instrumental and choral music, from Frederick Delius's "Summer night on the river," performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, to the traditional melody "The lark in the clear air," sung by Ian Giles. Whether calm and languorous or merry and carefree, these gentle tunes provide a mellifluous escape, sure to please anyone who enjoys dreaming away the afternoon.