This recording coincides with the first publication of five previously unpublished works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, including the String Quartet in C minor and Piano Quintet in C minor.
Composition History
Many of Ralph Vaughan Williams's early works were either destroyed or withdrawn by the composer, with only a few orchestral pieces surviving from that period.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ralph Vaughan Williams was deeply involved in collecting folksongs and edited The New English Hymnal, activities that influenced his developing musical style.
Performer Biography
The Nash Ensemble, founded in 1964, is known for its vast repertoire, innovative programming, and has premiered over 230 new works.
Composer Biography
Ralph Vaughan Williams's early career, from 1895 to 1908, was a crucial period where he struggled to find his unique compositional voice.
Composition History
The five chamber works on this album were withdrawn by Ralph Vaughan Williams and were never published during his lifetime.
Composition History
Ralph Vaughan Williams's widow initially placed an embargo on the performance of his early works, but later agreed to their performance in the 1990s.
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