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The Choral-Orchestral Works of Ralph Vaughan Williams: Autographs, Context, Discourse
The Choral-Orchestral Works of Ralph Vaughan Williams: Autographs, Context, Discourse
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The Choral-Orchestral Works of Ralph Vaughan Williams: Autographs, Context, Discourse provides detailed examinations of Vaughan Williams's choral-orchestral works, including an analysis of pieces from different stages of his life. The book includes a selection of pieces from his pre-World War I years, interwar period, and final years.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books
The Choral-Orchestral Works of Ralph Vaughan Williams: Autographs, Context, Discourse is a comprehensive exploration of the choral-orchestral compositions of Ralph Vaughan Williams. This book combines contextual knowledge, a musical commentary, an inventory of the holograph manuscripts, and a critical assessment to provide in-depth examinations of Williams's choral-orchestral works.
The contents of this book offer a balanced selection of pieces from various stages of the composer's life. The earliest compositions date back to the pre-World War I years, when Vaughan Williams was establishing himself as an academic and musician. These include Vexilla Regis (1894), Mass (1899), and A Sea Symphony (1910). The middle group of compositions is chosen from the interwar period, encompassing works such as Sancta Civitas (1925), Benedicite (1929), Magnificat (1932), Five Tudor Portraits (1935), Dona nobis pacem (1936), and Thanksgiving for Victory (1944). The final cluster of compositions represents the works finished or revisited during the final years of Williams's life, near the end of the Second World War and immediately before or after his second marriage in 1953.
These compositions showcase the mature voice of Vaughan Williams and his exploration of different musical styles and themes. The book provides valuable insights into the creative process of the composer, his influences, and the historical context in which his works were created. It is an essential resource for scholars, musicians, and music enthusiasts interested in the choral-orchestral works of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793606020
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