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Work: Symphony no. 1 "A Sea Symphony"

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ComposerVaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeOrchestral
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LondonA Sea Symphony

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Sibelius, Vaughan Williams
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Sir Mark Elder; Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha; David Stout; London Philharmonic Choir

ManchesterA Sea Symphony

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Mahler, Vaughan Williams
The Hallé; Tarmo Peltokoski; Chen Reiss; Huw Montague Rendall; The Hallé Choir; Matthew Hamilton

SeattleVaughan Williams A Sea Symphony

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Smith, Vaughan Williams
Seattle Symphony; Gemma New; Wendy Bryn Harmer; Jarrett Ott; Gabriel Cabezas; Seattle Symphony Chorale
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Pappano crests the waves at the Edinburgh International Festival

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Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony is a highlight of the  London Symphony Orchestra’ s programme which also includes Vilde Frang excelling in Korngold. 

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The LSO and Pappano's Sea Symphony sweeps all before it

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Another British music extravaganza from Sir Antonio Pappano and LSO proves to be a hit for an enthusiastic full house at the Barbican. 
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Sea Pictures: Oramo and the BBCSO in contrasting British works

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When is a work actually finished ? Only when composer, publisher, editors and performers agree that it is... Sakari Oramo conducts the London premiere of Knussen's Cleveland Pictures
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The power and the glory: Vaughan Williams, the transcendent symphonist

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Ralph Vaughan Williams' nine symphonies represent one of the peaks of creative achievement in British culture. Enthusiast Chris Garlick takes us on a musical journey through the cycle.