The Piano Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams

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Mark Bebbington
Rebeca Omordia
Ralph Vaughan Williams

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Compositional Technique

Vaughan Williams's Introduction and Fugue for two pianos is considered the most significant of all his keyboard works, showcasing his command of large-scaled fugal writing.

Performer Biography

Mark Bebbington, a British pianist, has received unanimous critical acclaim for his recordings of British music, including cycles of Frank Bridge, John Ireland, and Arthur Bliss.

Composition History

Vaughan Williams's military service during the Great War prevented serious composition from 1914 to 1918, deeply affecting his creative sensibilities.

Composer's Artistic Vision

For Vaughan Williams, a practical composer, the essence of the music was paramount, with instrumental color being a secondary aspect.

Performer Biography

Rebeca Omordia is a strong advocate for Nigerian classical music, having formed a partnership with the Nigerian High Commissioner in London to promote it.

Composer Biography

Ralph Vaughan Williams, despite composing for over sixty years and producing around 200 works, wrote comparatively little for the piano.

Performer Biography

Rebeca Omordia, a pianist born in Romania, won the Delius Prize in 2009, leading to a three-year partnership with world-renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber.