IDAGIO | Vaughan Williams: Stars of the Night – Songs & Violin Works 5060158190188

Featuring

Roland Wood
Iain Burnside
Matthew Trusler
Ralph Vaughan Williams

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Performer Biography

Roland Wood, the baritone, achieved notable success singing both the roles of John Bunyan and Pilgrim in Vaughan Williams' opera 'The Pilgrim's Progress' at the English National Opera in 2012.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Ralph Vaughan Williams, the composer, described the violin as his 'musical salvation', highlighting his deep affection for the instrument.

Recording & Production

Albion Records, the label for this CD, is the record label of The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society, a registered charity dedicated to raising the composer's profile.

Performer Biography

Matthew Trusler, the violinist on this recording, performs with a 1711 Stradivarius and a bow once owned by the legendary violinist Jascha Heifetz.

Recording & Production

Each Albion Records CD, including this one, features at least one world première recording, often of rare songs by Vaughan Williams.

Recording & Production

This album, titled 'Stars of the Night', takes its name from the second stanza of 'The Infinite Shining Heavens', a song from the 'Songs of Travel' cycle.