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Vaughan Williams

American

[vawn wil-yuhmz] / vɔn ˈwɪl yəmz /

noun

Ralph, 1872–1958, English composer.

Vaughan Williams British

/ ˈwɪljəmz /

noun

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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Works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Dan Forrest, Jocelyn Hagen and Cecilia McDowall mix with traditional carols and other seasonal favorites.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2022

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2022

In truth, though, it is hard to tell any sort of simple story about Vaughan Williams.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2022

The prayers will then be said from the High Alter before the choir sings 'O Taste and see how gracious the Lord is', composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams for the Queen's Coronation in 1953.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2022

Until Elgar, Vaughan Williams and perhaps Parry in the twentieth century, no composer commanded as much respect, pride or admiration among Britons.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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