Ralph Vaughan Williams
1872 – 1958
Vaughan Williams captured the English landscape in sound — rolling hills, ancient churches, and the mysticism of the past. His music is rooted in folk song yet reaches for the transcendent.
Essential Listening
The Lark Ascending
A solo violin becomes a skylark, soaring over the English countryside. One of the most beautiful pieces ever written.
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Double string orchestra creates waves of ancient-sounding harmony. Mystical, noble, and deeply moving.
Symphony No. 5 - Third Movement
Serenity in wartime. Written during WWII, this symphony offers consolation and hope in a troubled world.
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