A Vaughan Williams Anthology
- Naxos
- April 8, 2022
Ralph Vaughan Williams is one of Britain’s most illustrious composers, and this specially curated selection of works demonstrates the sheer breadth of his achievement. As a major 20th century symphonist he is represented by four of his nine symphonies, all in critically acclaimed recordings (‘A clear top recommendation’ wrote Gramophone of A Sea Symphony). Popular orchestral works such as the celebrated Tallis Fantasia and The Lark Ascending are also included. Vaughan Williams’ chamber works are performed by the Maggini Quartet, his greatest contemporary champions; while the sublime Mass in G minor shows the composer’s high standing in the English choral tradition.
REVIEW:
More Vaughan Williams—and very welcome, too. While admirers may favour other performances, every take here on the composer’s exquisite scores is more than competitive. This curated selection of works is a measure of RVW’s achievements. As a major 20th-century symphonist he is represented by four of his nine symphonies, all in much-praised recordings, while winning orchestral works such as the celebrated Tallis Fantasia and The Lark Ascending are also included. Vaughan Williams’ chamber works are performed by the Maggini Quartet, his greatest contemporary champions; while the sublime Mass in G minor is a solid addition.
-- Classical CD Source (Barry Forshaw)
Product Description:
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Release Date: April 08, 2022
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UPC: 747313802135
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Catalog Number: 8508021
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Label: Naxos
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Number of Discs: 8
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Composer: Williams, Ralph Vaughan
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Performer: Various
Works:
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Symphony No. 1, "A Sea Symphony"
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
Performer: Joan Rodgers (Soprano), Christopher Maltman (Baritone)
Conductor: Paul Daniel
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Symphony No. 2, "A London Symphony"
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Kees Bakels
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The Wasps, Aristophanic Suite: I. Overture
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Kees Bakels
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Symphony No. 5 in D Major
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Kees Bakels
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Symphony No. 9 in E Minor
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Kees Bakels
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Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: James Judd
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Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: James Judd
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In the Fen Country
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: James Judd
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Fantasia on Greensleeves
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: James Judd
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Concerto Grosso
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: James Judd
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The Solent
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Chamber Orchesta of New York
Conductor: Salvatore Di Vittorio
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Fantasia
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Chamber Orchesta of New York
Performer: Sina Kloke (piano)
Conductor: Salvatore Di Vittorio
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Suite of Six Short Pieces
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Chamber Orchesta of New York
Conductor: Salvatore Di Vittorio
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The Lark Ascending
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Chamber Orchesta of New York
Performer: Jennifer Pike (violin)
Conductor: Salvatore Di Vittorio
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Phantasy Quintet
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Garfield Jackson (viola)
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String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Toward the Unknown Region
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: David Lloyd-Jones
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Willow-Wood
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Performer: Roderick Williams (Baritone)
Conductor: David Lloyd-Jones
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The Voice out of the Whirlwind
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Performer: Ashok Gupta (organ)
Conductor: Timothy Brown
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Five Variants of "Dives and Lazarus"
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: David Lloyd-Jones
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The Sons of Light
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Chorus
Conductor: David Lloyd-Jones
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Mass in G Minor
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Conductor: Timothy Brown
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3 Choral Hymns
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Performer: Ashok Gupta (organ)
Conductor: Timothy Brown
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Nothing is Here for Tears
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Performer: Ashok Gupta (organ)
Conductor: Timothy Brown
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A Vision of Aeroplanes
Composer: Ralph Vaughan WIlliams
Ensemble: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Performer: James McVinnie (organ)
Conductor: Timothy Brown
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The Souls of the Righteous
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Conductor: Timothy Brown
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A Choral Flourish
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Performer: Ashok Gupta (organ)
Conductor: Timothy Brown