Ralph Vaughan Williams

Vaughan Williams Songs
New Book About On Wenlock Edge
Have you ever heard any of Vaughan Williams' music? Have you heard On Wenlock Edge by Vaughan Williams? This little known work by Vaughan Williams is a masterpiece! I published a book about Ralph Vaughan Williams and his songwriting. The book "On Wenlock Edge 100 Years On" is the result of a lifetime love of Vaughan Williams' music, particularly the songs, and is my own personal celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first performance of On Wenlock Edge. When written, On Wenlock Edge...

Ralph Vaughan Williams, The Man and His Music
A "Serenade to Music" for All Times
What do Charles Darwin, Wedgwood pottery, and The English Book of Hymns have in common? Keep reading to find out the answer to this burning question! Ralph Vaughan Williams, Order of Merit, (October 12, 1872-August 26, 1958) was an influential English composer of symphony, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. He was also an important collector of English folk music and song. Please explore further to meet Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ralph Vaughan Williams, a greatly-loved English composer of the modern era
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was an English composer of the modern period. He was greatly interested in the traditional folk music of Britain and its tonality. This interest affected the music he composed. His works included nine symphonies (such as the London Symphony and The Sea Symphony), chamber music, operas, ballets, choral music, hymns, songs (such as The Vagabond), and film scores. His interest in Tudor music led to him composing Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Vaughan W...