R.V.W. - A Biography of Ralph Vaughan Williams

'Mrs. Vaughan Williams presents a crowded picture of the composer's ceaseless activity right into extreme old age, his persistent concern with new music and young musicians, his unabated instinct to compose, and, at the end of his life, the new-found pleasure in travel and relaxation that was reflected in the last two symphonies.' In addition to his great prowess as a composer, Vaughan Williams was a man of strong character and unflagging energy, who lived a long, full life. He was at the centre of musical events in England for sixty years, a period which for sustained musical achievements is probably unequalled in the history of this country.

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Widow of Ralph Vaughan Williams

Summary

A detailed biography, using material not previously available, of the English composer who was at the centre of musical events in England for sixty years.

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Mrs Vaughan Williams presents a crowded picture of the composer's ceaseless activity right into extreme old age, his persistent concern with new music and young musicians, his unabated instinct to compose and, at the end of his life, the new-found pleasure in travel and relaxation that was reflected in the last two symphonies.

Product details

• Authors: Ursula Vaughan Williams, Ursula Vaughn Williams
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.02.1988
• EAN: 9780192820822
• ISBN: 978-0-19-282082-2
• No. of pages: 484
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 677 g
• Series: Oxford Lives; Clarendon Paperbacks; Clarendon Paperbacks
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Monographs; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Biographies, autobiographies