Immerse yourself in the comprehensive symphonic journey of Ralph Vaughan Williams with "The Nine Symphonies," a monumental collection released by Warner Classics in 2011. Spanning nearly six hours of music, this album encapsulates the entirety of Vaughan Williams' symphonic works, offering a profound exploration of his artistic evolution and mastery of orchestral composition.
The collection begins with Vaughan Williams' first symphony, "A Sea Symphony," a grand choral work inspired by the poetry of Walt Whitman. This symphony sets the stage for the diverse and evocative compositions that follow, each revealing a different facet of Vaughan Williams' genius. From the pastoral serenity of the "Pastoral Symphony" to the dramatic intensity of the "Sinfonia Antartica," the album showcases the composer's ability to convey a wide range of emotions and landscapes through his music.
Conducted by Adrian Boult, this recording is a testament to the enduring power and relevance of Vaughan Williams' symphonies. Each symphony is meticulously performed, capturing the essence of the composer's intentions and the rich, expressive qualities of his music. The album is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and anyone seeking to explore the depths of Vaughan Williams' symphonic repertoire.
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": I. (a) A Song for All Seas, All Ships. "Behold the Sea Itself"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": I. (b) A Song for All Seas, All Ships. "Today a Rude Brief Recitative"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": I. (c) A Song for All Seas, All Ships. "Flaunt out, O Sea, Your Separate Flags"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Choir, Sheila Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": I. (d) A Song for All Seas, All Ships. "Token of All Brave Captains"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Choir, Sheila Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": I. (e) A Song for All Seas, All Ships. "A Pennant Universal"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, London Philharmonic Choir, Sheila Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": II. (a) On the Beach at Night, Alone. "On the Beach at Night Alone"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": II. (b) On the Beach at Night, Alone. "A Vast Similitude Interlocks All"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": III. Scherzo. The WavesRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": IV. (a) The Explorers. "O Vast Rondure, Swimming in Space"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": IV. (b) The Explorers. "Down from the Gardens of Asia Descending"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": IV. (c) The Explorers. "O We Can Wait No Longer"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, Sheila Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": IV. (d) The Explorers. "O Thou Transcendent"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, London Philharmonic Choir, Sheila Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": IV. (e) The Explorers. "Greater Than Stars or Suns"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, London Philharmonic Choir, Sheila Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": IV. (f) The Explorers. "Sail Forth"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, London Philharmonic Choir, Sheila Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 "A Sea Symphony": IV. (g) The Explorers. "O My Brave Soul"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, John Carol Case, London Philharmonic Choir, Sheila Armstrong, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2 "A London Symphony": I. Lento - Allegro risolutoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2 "A London Symphony": II. LentoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2 "A London Symphony": III. Scherzo. NocturneRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2 "A London Symphony": IV. Andante con moto - EpilogueRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 "Pastoral Symphony": I. Molto moderatoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 "Pastoral Symphony": II. Lento moderatoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 "Pastoral Symphony": III. Moderato pesanteRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 "Pastoral Symphony": IV. LentoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor: I. AllegroRalph Vaughan Williams, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor: II. Andante moderatoRalph Vaughan Williams, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor: III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoRalph Vaughan Williams, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor: IV. Finale con epilogo fugato. Allegro moltoRalph Vaughan Williams, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 6 in E Minor: I. AllegroRalph Vaughan Williams, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 6 in E Minor: II. ModeratoRalph Vaughan Williams, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 6 in E Minor: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivaceRalph Vaughan Williams, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 6 in E Minor: IV. Epilogue. ModeratoRalph Vaughan Williams, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 in D Major: I. Preludio. ModeratoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 in D Major: II. Scherzo. Presto misteriosoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 in D Major: III. Romanza. LentoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 in D Major: IV. Passacaglia. ModeratoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor: I. Moderato maestosoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor: II. Andante sostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor: III. Scherzo. Allegro pesanteRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor: IV. Andante tranquillo - Poco animatoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 7 "Sinfonia Antartica": I. Prelude. Andante maestosoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Choir, Norma Burrowes, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 7 "Sinfonia Antartica": II. Scherzo. ModeratoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 7 "Sinfonia Antartica": III. Landscape. LentoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 7 "Sinfonia Antartica": IV. Intermezzo. Andante sostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 7 "Sinfonia Antartica": V. Epilogue. Alla marcia, moderatoRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Choir, Norma Burrowes, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 8 in D Minor: I. Fantasia. Variazioni senza temaRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 8 in D Minor: II. Scherzo alla marcia. Allegro alla marciaRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 8 in D Minor: III. Cavatina. Lento espressivoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 8 in D Minor: IV. Toccata. Moderato maestosoRalph Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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