Ralph Vaughan Williams
Born: 12th October 1872, Down Ampney
Died: 26th August 1958, London
Nationality: English
Ralph Vaughan Williams was an English composer. His works include operas, ballets, chamber music, secular and religious vocal pieces and orchestral compositions including nine symphonies, written over sixty years. Strongly influenced by Tudor music and English folk-song, his output marked a decisive break in British music from its German-dominated style of the 19th century.
Vaughan Williams was born to a well-to-do family with strong moral views and a progressive social outlook. Throughout his life he sought to be of service to his fellow citizens, and believed in making music as available as possible to everybody.
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Further Reading: Vaughan Williams
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Presto Presents... Roderick Williams and William Vann
28th Apr 2026
In the latest sepisode of Presto Presents, baritone Roderick Williams and pianist William Vann perform music from their new album Rise, Heart, released on Albion Records last Friday, and talk about some of the inspirations and adaptations that went into it.
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John Wilson and Sinfonia of London perform music for strings by English composers
3rd Feb 2023
Following on from their 2021 album of English music for strings, John Wilson and his orchestra offer a spectacular selection of works by Vaughan Williams, Elgar, Herbert Howells, and Delius.
Popular Genres: Vaughan Williams
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Popular Works: Vaughan Williams
- Come down, O Love divine (Down Ampney) (36)
- English Folk Song Suite (42)
- Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (156)
- Fantasia on Christmas Carols (24)
- Fantasia on Greensleeves (217)
- Five Variants of ‘Dives and Lazarus' (41)
- Flos Campi (21)
- For all the saints (Sine nomine) (22)
- Linden Lea (64)
- Lord, Thou has been our refuge (28)
- Mass in G minor (26)
- Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 (27)
- O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47) (26)
- O Little Town of Bethlehem (19)
- O Taste and See (37)
- Oboe Concerto in A minor (22)
- On Wenlock Edge (34)
- Prelude on 'Rhosymedre' (27)
- Sea Songs (20)
- Serenade to Music (34)
- Silent Noon (47)
- Six Studies in English Folksong (44)
- Songs of Travel (49)
- Symphony No. 1 'A Sea Symphony' (31)
- Symphony No. 2 'A London Symphony' (50)
- Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony' (24)
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor (43)
- Symphony No. 5 in D major (56)
- Symphony No. 6 in E minor (41)
- Symphony No. 7 'Sinfonia antartica' (26)
- Symphony No. 8 in D minor (33)
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor (26)
- The Lark Ascending (195)
- The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune 'All people that on earth do dwell' (28)
- The truth sent from above (23)
- The Wasps Overture (38)
- Three Shakespeare Songs (22)
- Toccata Marziale (25)
- Tuba Concerto in F minor (23)
- Valiant for Truth (27)
Recent Best Sellers: Vaughan Williams
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Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending & Fantasia on a Theme By Thomas Tallis
James Ehnes (violin) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Manze
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BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2019, Orchestral Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2019, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recording of the Week, 20th December 2019
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Special offer. Vaughan Williams, Howells, Delius & Elgar - Music for Strings
Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
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Presto Recording of the Week, 3rd February 2023
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2023, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2023, Orchestral Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Finalist - Orchestral
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2023
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Sunday Times, 10 Best Classical Albums of 2023
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2023
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2024, Recording of the Year
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2024, Winner - Orchestral
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New. Wishing Tree
The Gesualdo Six, Owain Park
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Special offer. Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6
London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano
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Presto Recording of the Week, 16th April 2021
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BBC Music Magazine, June 2021, Recording of the Week
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2021
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Symphonic Music
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2021
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Record Review, Records of the Year 2021
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2022, Shortlisted - Orchestral
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New Releases: Vaughan Williams
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New. Wishing Tree
The Gesualdo Six, Owain Park
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New. The Great Forgotten Danish Violinist Henry Holst
Henry Holst (soloist), Gerald Moore (soloist), Erling Blöndal Bengtsson (soloist), Victor Schiøler (soloist), Ernest Element, Herbert Downes, Anthony Pini (soloist), Eileen Joyce (soloist), BBC Welsh Orchestra, BBC Northern Orchestra, unknown, Mansel Thomas, Sir Charles Groves
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New. Ravel: String Quartet - Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge & String Quartet No. 1
Howard Shelley (piano), Philip Langridge (tenor), Britten Quartet
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New. English Song Anthology
Viola Tunnard, John Shirley-Quirk (baritone), Martin Isepp, Eric Parkin (piano)
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Coming soon. Vaughan Williams, Butterworth & Moeran
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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Lotte Betts-Dean & Joseph Havlat, Lotte Betts-Dean (vocalist), Joseph Havlat
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Coming soon. 2024 Midwest Clinic: McNeil High School Symphony Orchestra
McNeil High School Symphony Orchestra, Justin Anderson, James Strauss, Clarissa Lopez
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Coming soon. 2025 TMEA: TCCBDA All-State Wind Symphony
2025 TMEA TCCBDA All-State Wind Symphony, Dr. Matthew McInturf
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