RVW: A Biography of Ralph Vaughan Williams - Softcover

Ursula Vaughan Williams

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192820826 ISBN 13: 9780192820822

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1993

Synopsis

Composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, a man of strong character and unflagging energy, was for sixty years at the center of musical events in England. Utilizing source materials only recently available, this biography, written by Williams's widow, presents a detailed, fascinating account of his career.

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Widow of Ralph Vaughan Williams

From the Back Cover

'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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192820826
• ISBN 13: 9780192820822
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480