Sea Symphony: IV. The explorers
Ralph Vaughan Williams, OM (1872–1958) was an influential English composer.… Read Full Bio ↴Ralph Vaughan Williams, OM (1872–1958) was an influential English composer.
Vaughan Williams was born on 12th October 1872 in Down Ampney, a village in the Cotswolds. After attending Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge, he became a student at the Royal College of Music; he later studied with Max Bruch in Berlin and Maurice Ravel in Paris.
He served as a lieutenant in World War I, having volunteered for the Field Ambulance Service; the appalling carnage affected him deeply, as did the deaths of close friends such as George Butterworth.
He wrote nine symphonies between 1910 and 1958, as well as numerous other works including chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. He was also one of the first serious collectors of English folk music and served as president of the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS). The Society's Vaughan Williams Memorial Library is named for him.
Vaughan Williams died on 26th August 1958, and his ashes are interred in Westminster Abbey.
Vaughan Williams was born on 12th October 1872 in Down Ampney, a village in the Cotswolds. After attending Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge, he became a student at the Royal College of Music; he later studied with Max Bruch in Berlin and Maurice Ravel in Paris.
He served as a lieutenant in World War I, having volunteered for the Field Ambulance Service; the appalling carnage affected him deeply, as did the deaths of close friends such as George Butterworth.
He wrote nine symphonies between 1910 and 1958, as well as numerous other works including chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. He was also one of the first serious collectors of English folk music and served as president of the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS). The Society's Vaughan Williams Memorial Library is named for him.
Vaughan Williams died on 26th August 1958, and his ashes are interred in Westminster Abbey.
Sea Symphony: IV. The explorers
Ralph Vaughan Williams Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Ralph Vaughan Williams:
Fantasia on "Greensleeves" I got someone at home, don't know whats going on Thinks…
Fantasia on "Greensleeves" (Plymouth Festival Orchestra) Now there you go again you say you want your…
Fantasia on Greensleeves I got someone at home, don't know whats going on Thinks…
Rest O Earth lie heavily upon her eyes; Seal her sweet eyes…
The Turtle Dove Fare you well my dear I must be gone and leave…
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@chipomuwowo9764
"A Sea Symphony" is one of THE most stunning pieces of music ever written in my humble opinion! It always, ALWAYS grabs me and messes me about – emotionally, imaginatively, spiritually. How music manages to do that never ceases to amaze me! It leaves me feeling exposed and through some strange way, known. It also stirs in me a desire and a longing for beauty and kindness and hope in a world that so often feels devoid of those things. x
@hamrickdr
Thank you so much for uploading this. It may be my favorite symphonic work, certainly my favorite choral symphonic work. I have only seen the ocean a few times, living in the U.S. Great Plains as I do, but this work brings it all to life in my imagination. And I can't imagine a finer tribute to a Navy man.
@waynewrightevans9007
Such a wonderful fitting tribute to your beloved dad. This is my most loved piece of music ever. It takes me to an altogether different place -
@ScotPeacock
Thank you, Wayne. It is a remarkable piece. I heard it performed in Edinburgh some years ago and it moved me very much.
@donaldscott8782
The first 4 minutes should be played at every workplace and school each day to remind us how beautiful our planet is and that we must work to keep it that way
@271250cl
This is music of the utmost beauty and profundity and you selected some stunning images to accompany it. Thank you.
@davbig74
The first 4 minutes are for me among the best in music history! Thanks!
@waynewrightevans9007
Know exactly where you are coming from Scott - it must be one of the most haunting almost painfully beautiful works ever written - I return to it frequently and know every bar as if it was an old friend - when you think that this was RVW first symphony what a brilliant work to start with !!! - the organ part in the final movement is like a glimpse of the Devine - a work I discovered last year I think you may like is the Opera Hugh The Drover seldom performed but with RVW hallmark - best regards
@ScotPeacock
Thanks, Wayne. I'll give Hugh a go! Do you know VW's Sancta Civitas and Dona Nobis Pacem? They were two cantatas he wrote as pleas for peace following the 1st World War. Very powerful.
@ScotPeacock
Thank you very much. It really feels good to share to share beautiful art like this. And thanks for the comment about the images. I wasn't too sure what to use so I didn't try to follow any kind of plan and just use what felt good. I love the Sea Symphony. It is very personal to me for reasons stated above, but also because it is such a rich and deeply felt work. Vaughan Williams quite obviously was very moved by Walt Whitman's poetry.