This book contains the bulk of Dr. Vaughan Williams' writings on music. The topics of the paper range from Bach to Holst, and all are illuminated by the author's comments.
This book contains the bulk of Dr. Vaughan Williams' writings on music. The topics of the paper range from Bach to Holst, and all are illuminated b...
The book comprises a selection of some 750 letters of the composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams, selected from an extant corpus of about 3,300. The letters are arranged chronologically and have been chosen to provide a cumulative pen-picture of the composer in his own words. In general the letters reflect VW's major preoccupations: musical, personal and political. It was not VW's way to discuss his inner creative processes but he does discuss his music, once it had been written: for example there is much to illustrate the process of 'washing the face' of his major pieces before, and after, they...
The book comprises a selection of some 750 letters of the composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams, selected from an extant corpus of about 3,300. The letters...
for orchestra A new edition of Vaughan Williams's much-loved symphony, published as part of the 2008 anniversary celebrations (50th since death). Contains an introduction by Michael Kennedy and textual notes. Matching, newly engraved orchestral parts will be available on hire.
for orchestra A new edition of Vaughan Williams's much-loved symphony, published as part of the 2008 anniversary celebrations (50th since death). ...
A cantata for soprano and baritone soloists, SATB, and orchestra Material for the full orchestral version and an accompaniment for strings and piano is available on hire.
A cantata for soprano and baritone soloists, SATB, and orchestra Material for the full orchestral version and an accompaniment for strings and pian...
for soprano solo, mixed chorus (or women's voices), and large orchestra or strings, organ, and/or piano Orchestral material and the arrangement for women's voices are available on hire.
for soprano solo, mixed chorus (or women's voices), and large orchestra or strings, organ, and/or piano Orchestral material and the arrangement for...
This three volume series comprises the bulk of the solo songs which Vaughan Williams published with Oxford University Press. The songs span his whole long career; from 1869 to 1958. The majority are suitable for medium voice.
This three volume series comprises the bulk of the solo songs which Vaughan Williams published with Oxford University Press. The songs span his whole ...
Quartet in C is in four movements with a total duration of about 25 minutes. The opening Allegro is Dvorak-ish in its lyricism, though there is a darker, more brooding atmosphere towards the close. It is tempting to detect a hint of folk-song in the theme of the Andantino, played by the viola, but that may be stretching hindsight too far. The movement has a wistful melancholy that carries over into the following Intermezzo, a song-like episode containing some of the most virtuosic writing in the work. The last movement is a theme and six variations with a fugal ending. The theme is...
Quartet in C is in four movements with a total duration of about 25 minutes. The opening Allegro is Dvorak-ish in its lyricism, though there is a dark...
Vaughan Williams conducted the first performance of his great choral symphony on his 38th birthday, October 12, 1910, at the Leeds Music Festival. The work was well received and has been in the symphonic repertoire ever since. The text was taken by the composer from Walt Whitmans "Leaves of Grass". This digitally restored score, the first available at a reasonable price, is reissued from the one first published by Stainer and Bell of London around 1920. As with all PLP scores a percentage of each sale is donated to the amazing online archive of free music scores and recordings, IMSLP -...
Vaughan Williams conducted the first performance of his great choral symphony on his 38th birthday, October 12, 1910, at the Leeds Music Festival. The...