An Introducton to Ralph Vaughan Williams
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
(1872-1958)
1.
Overture to 'The Wasps'
10:16
from the 'Aristophanic Suite' of incidental music to the play
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Vernon Handley
2.
Fantasia on 'Greensleeves'
4:34
Arranged by Ralph Greaves (d. 1966)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Bryden Thomson
3.
The Lark Ascending
15:36
Romance for Violin and Orchestra
Michael Davis solo violin
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Bryden Thomson
(Symphony No. 2)
4.
I
Lento - Allegro risoluto
14:49
6.
III
Scherzo (Nocturne) - Allegro vivace
8:21
7.
IV
Andante con moto - Allegro - Epilogue
13:19
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Bryden Thomson