Items related to Symphony No. 5: Study score
Synopsis
Despite having been composed in the years 1938-43 when Europe was ravaged by war, this work radiates peace and serenity. It marks the peak of the lyrical modalism of works such as the Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (1910), Flos Campi (1925), and Job (1931). Although it is not a programme symphony, it draws heavily on John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress for inspiration, featuring several themes that were sketched for (and eventually used in) Vaughan Williamsâs 1951 opera. In addition, Bunyan's words 'He hath given me rest by his sorrow and life by his death' were originally inscribed over the third movement. This idea of strength drawn from religion must have been especially potent when Vaughan Williams conducted the premiere of the work at the Proms in 1943, during the dark days of the Second World War. The ending in particular has a sense of rising above all worldly concerns into a higher spiritual plane.
This edition contains a preface on the history of the work by Michael Kennedy. Orchestral parts are available on hire.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
The fact is that the new edition of the symphony is not only the best to have appeared, but the best by a very long way, and its impact on performances will be apprecaible. It is good to hear that other Vaughan Williams symphonies are to receive similar long-overdue overhauling. (Colin Coleman, Brio (IAML), Spring 2010)
About the Author
Vaughan Williams has come to be regarded as one of the finest British composers of the 20th century. He has a particularly wide-ranging catalogue of works, including choral works, symphonies, concerti, and opera. His searching and visionary imagination, combined with a flexibility in writing for all levels of music-making, has meant that his music is as popular today as it ever has been.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOUP Oxford
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0193368242
- ISBN 13 9780193368248
- BindingSheet music
- Edition number2
- Number of pages120
- EditorHorton Peter
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 21.70
Shipping:
£ 8.95
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Symphony No. 5 New ed
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 16695236
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Symphony No. 5: Study Score (2009-08-27)
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fair. Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 0.49. Seller Inventory # 353-0193368242-acp
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Symphony No. 5: Study Score (2009-08-27)
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.49. Seller Inventory # 0193368242-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Symphony No. 5: Study Score (2009-08-27)
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 0.49. Seller Inventory # 0193368242-2-4
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Symphony No. 5: Study Score (2009-08-27)
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.49. Seller Inventory # bk0193368242xvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Symphony No. 5: Study Score (2009-08-27)
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine. Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 0.49. Seller Inventory # 353-0193368242-lkn
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Symphony No. 5: Study Score (2009-08-27)
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.49. Seller Inventory # 353-0193368242-vrg
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Symphony No. 5: Study Score (2009-08-27)
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 0193368242-R
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Symphony No. 5
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Sheet music. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. A new edition in study score format of Vaughan Williams's much-loved Symphony No. 5, correcting errors and misprints and based on research of the extant sources. Contains a preface on the history of the work by Michael Kennedy. Seller Inventory # B9780193368248
Quantity: 5 available
Seller Image
Symphony No. 5 New ed
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 16695236-n
Quantity: 5 available