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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ralph Vaughan Williams 1872 - 1958
The Glory of the English Hymn
10 July 1956  Home Service

Ralph Vaughan Williams talks about

   Audiothe English Hymnal that he was asked to edit in 1904  2 min 45


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Ralph Vaughan Williams
English composer

A master composer of vocal and orchestral music, Ralph Vaughan William's music helped to form a distinctively English national style. His nine symphonies cover a huge expressive range.
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Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony



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