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Ralph Vaughan Williams OM (/ ˌ r eɪ f v ɔː n ˈ w ɪ l j ə m z / ⓘ RAYF vawn WIL-yəmz; 12 October 1872 – 26 August 1958) 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.
Jun 4, 2024 · Ralph Vaughan Williams (born October 12, 1872, Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England—died August 26, 1958, London, England) was an English composer in the first half of the 20th century, and the founder of the nationalist movement in English music.
Learn about the life and works of Ralph Vaughan Williams, one of the greatest English composers of the 20th century. Explore his musical influences, folk song collections, war experiences, marriages, awards and legacy.
Orchestral suites by Ralph Vaughan-Williams. 01. The Wasps (Aristophanic suite) 00:00 Overture Entr'acte March Past of the Kitchen Utensils Entr'acte Ballet and Final Tableau 02. English Folk...
Ralph Vaughan Williams was born in ‘The Vicarage’, in Down Ampney, on 12 October 1872. He was the third child of Arthur and Margaret Vaughan Williams. Arthur Vaughan Williams and Margaret Wedgwood married in 1866.
Ralph Vaughan Williams was a British composer whose music is celebrated for its quintessentially English character. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. His works span a wide range of genres, including symphonies, operas, choral music, chamber music, and film scores.
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