Synopses & Reviews
Inspired by a melody that originated with the Renaissance-era composer Thomas Tallis, Ralph Vaughan Williams created the Fantasia, an enduring work for string orchestras. In addition to the title work, this collection includes authoritative scores for Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1, Overture to "The Wasps," and the Fantasia on Christmas Carols.
Synopsis
Inexpensive compilation includes great title piece one of the most frequently performed and recorded works in the modern orchestral repertoire along with "Norfolk" Rhapsody No. 1, Overture to "The Wasps," and the Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Reproduced from authoritative early editions.
Synopsis
The music of English composer Ralph Vaughan Willians (1874-1958) continues to enjoy great popularity musicians and audiences alike. Indeed. the title piece of this collection is one of the most widely performed recorded compositions in the modern repertoire. Schwann lists 59 recordings currently available. Now this work is available in an inexpensive collection, along with the frequently performed Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1, Overture to "The Wasps, " and the Fantasia on Christmas Carols. This excellent and representative collection, by the great Tallis piece, and reproduced from authoritative early editions, is certain to prove popular among musicians and music lovers.
Synopsis
Inexpensive compilation includes great title piece — one of the most frequently performed and recorded works in the modern orchestral repertoire — along with "Norfolk" Rhapsody No. 1, Overture to "The Wasps," and the Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Reproduced from authoritative early editions.
Synopsis
Inexpensive compilation includes great title piece, plus "Norfolk" Rhapsody No. 1, Overture to "The Wasps," and
Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Reproduced from authoritative early editions.
Synopsis
This inexpensive collection includes complete and authoritative scores for the the title piece as well as Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1, Overture to "The Wasps," and the Fantasia on Christmas Carols.
About the Author
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1952) was an English composer of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. A collector of traditional music, he incorporated the melodies of folk songs into many of his own works.