This album features 16 previously unrecorded works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, a British composer known for his symphonies, operas, and folk song arrangements.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vaughan Williams, the composer, often incorporated traditional melodies into his works; tracks 11-14, 16, 20, 21, 24, and 25 are arrangements of older melodies by him.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "The Song of Love," is drawn from the conclusion of Vaughan Williams's song cycle "The House of Life," which celebrates this theme.
Performer Biography
William Vann, the pianist on this album, is a multi-prize winning accompanist and conductor who is also the Artistic Director of the London English Song Festival.
Performer Biography
Roderick Williams, a baritone on this recording, is also a composer whose works have been premiered at notable venues and won a British Composer Award.
Recording & Production
Albion Records, the label for this album, is the recording label of The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society, a charity dedicated to raising the composer's profile.
Recording & Production
Every recording released by Albion Records, including this one, contains at least one world première recording of a work by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
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