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Ralph Vaughan Williams

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) was a British conductor, choreographer and organist.

Overview

Born at Down Ampney in 1872, died at London in 1958.

In detail

Ralph Vaughan Williams studied at Trinity College, Royal College of Music and Charterhouse School. training under Charles Villiers Stanford, Hubert Parry and Walter Parratt is recorded. Dorothy Gow, Joan Trimble and Helen Glatz are recorded as having studied under Ralph Vaughan Williams. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music, opera and symphony.

Employment is recorded with Birkbeck, University of London. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Symphony No. 4, Symphony No. 5, Sir John in Love, A Sea Symphony, The Lark Ascending and A Pastoral Symphony.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Albert Medal, Walter Willson Cobbett Medal and Order of Merit.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ralph Vaughan Williams”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q207947: Ralph Vaughan Williams

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