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...

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.

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.

Cantata for women's chorus with orchestra, or strings and piano
Material is 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 women's voices are available on hire.

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.

for piano duet
A fairly simple arrangement of this piece adapted from his opera 'Sir John in Love.'

A cantata for soprano, tenor, and baritone soloists, SATB choir, and orchestra
All material is also available on hire.

Cantata for women's chorus with orchestra, or strings and piano
Material is available on hire.