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| Composer | Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1956 |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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Go West! Pappano and the LSO head towards the Cornish coast
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From Stonehenge in Vaughan Williams’ Tess of the d’Urbervilles-inspired Ninth Symphony to Arnold Bax’s Tintagel, the LSO heads on a musical tour of western England.
Deciphering the runes: a feast of Vaughan Williams from the LPO
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Vaughan Williams' Ninth Symphony is not yet an audience favourite, but Andrew Manze and the London Philharmonic Orchestra make an admirable case for the work as a masterpiece.
Monumental Vaughan Williams and Holst from the Hallé and John Wilson
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The Bridgewater Hall's cycle of Vaughan Williams' symphonies continues with a gripping performance of the Ninth, coupled with a colourful account of Holst's The Planets.
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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.