Vaughan Williams

American  

[vawn wil-yuhmz] / vɔn ˈwɪl yəmz /

noun

1. Ralph, 1872–1958, English composer.

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Vaughan Williams British  

/ ˈwɪljəmz /

noun

1. Ralph. 1872–1958, English composer, inspired by British folk songs and music of the Tudor period. He wrote operas, symphonies, hymns, and choral music

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Example Sentences

The concerts close with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Antarctic” symphony, which draws on music he wrote for the 1948 film “Scott of the Antarctic.”

From Seattle Times

The first and longest of Vaughan Williams’ nine symphonies, this spectacular choral-orchestral work sets texts by Walt Whitman.

From Seattle Times

Jessica Curry abandoned an ’80s synthesized soundtrack for a more pastoral approach inspired by the English composers Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams.

From New York Times

With the new Carols for Choirs hymn arrangements, he added, “you had a whole new approach to carols, which was post-Holst and Vaughan Williams.”

From New York Times

Britain’s other leading composer at the time, Ralph Vaughan Williams, conducted Birmingham as well during its first season.

From Los Angeles Times