Early works
Donald Macleod and Ceri Owen discuss Vaughan Williams' early development, following a trajectory which shows the emerging composer drawing on a wide range of influences
Donald Macleod and Ceri Owen discuss Vaughan Williams' early development, following a trajectory which shows the emerging composer drawing on a wide range of influences
In the week of the 150th anniversary of Vaughan Williams' birth, Donald Macleod revisits a series of conversations he recorded earlier in the year with leading authorities on the composer. Each day he explores a new area of Vaughan Williams' life and music; shedding light on his central role in Britain's musical story, his posthumous impact and how we respond to him today. Part of Radio 3’s ongoing season, “Vaughan Williams’ Today”, marking the composer's 150th anniversary year.
Today, the academic, writer and pianist Ceri Owen joins Donald in a discussion about Vaughan Williams' early preoccupations. Together they follow a trajectory of development which shows the emerging composer drawing on a surprisingly wide range of national and international influences.
Linden Lea
Bryn Terfel, baritone
Malcolm Martineau, piano
Serenade in A minor
IV: Romance
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Martin Yates, conductor
Harnham Down
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Paul Daniel, conductor
On Wenlock Edge
Oh, when I was in love with you
Bredon Hill
Mark Padmore, tenor
Britten Sinfonia
Huw Watkins, piano
The Seeds of Love, arr. Vaughan Williams
Mary Bevan, soprano
William Vann, piano
Jack Liebeck, violin
A Sea Symphony
II. On the Beach at Night Alone (Largo sostenuto)
Roderick Williams, baritone
Hallé Choir
Hallé Youth Choir
Schola Cantorum
Ad solem
Hallé Orchestra
Mark Elder, conductor
Producer Johannah Smith
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Linden Lea
Performer: Malcolm Martineau. Singer: Bryn Terfel.- Deutche Grammophon : 477 5388.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Serenade in A minor (4th mvt)
Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Martin Yates.- Dutton CDLX 7289.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Harnham Down
Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Daniel.- Albion : ALBCD016.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Oh, when I was in love with you (On Wenlock Edge)
Performer: Huw Watkins. Singer: Mark Padmore. Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia.- Harmonia Mundi : HMU807566.
- Harmonia Mundi.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Bredon Hill (On Wenlock Edge)
Performer: Huw Watkins. Singer: Mark Padmore. Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia.- Harmonia Mundi : HMU807566.
- Harmonia Mundi.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Seeds of Love
Performer: William Vann. Performer: Jack Liebeck. Singer: Mary Bevan.- Albion Records : ALBCD042.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
A Sea Symphony (2nd mvt)
Performer: Ad Solem. Singer: Katherine Broderick. Singer: Roderick Williams. Choir: Hallé Choir. Choir: Hallé Youth Choir. Choir: Schola Cantorum. Orchestra: Hallé. Conductor: Sir Mark Elder.- Halle : CD HLL-7542.
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Broadcasts
- Fri 6 May 2022 12:00BBC Radio 3
- Mon 10 Oct 2022 12:00BBC Radio 3
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