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Ralph VAUGHAN WILLIAMS12 October 1872 - 26 August 1958 (age 85)
The above image is a portrait of Ralph Vaughan Williams from my series '52 Composers'. I made it using a combination of traditional and digital techniques. You can buy fine art prints of this image at imagekind 50th Anniversary of the Death of Ralph Vaughan Williams
August 2008 is the 50th anniversary of his death. There will be plenty to listen to on the radio. There was a special Promenade Concert and more concerts are scheduled at the Festival Hall, London and all over the world.Here is a listing of concerts planned: RVW Society Concert listing page The Man who set England to MusicI came across this really interesting article about RVW which appeared in "The Independent". Here is the link:FindArticles - THE MAN WHO SET ENGLAND TO MUSICIndependent, The (London), Apr 11, 2007, by Andy McSmith FamilyFather: Rev. Arthur Vaughan Williams. Vicar. Died when he was 2.Mother: Margaret Susan Wedgwood. Niece of Charles Darwin and granddaughter of Josiah Wedgewood Siblings: youngest of 3 Partners: 1st wife: Adeline Fisher 2nd wife: Ursula Wood (who he married at age 81) Children: none 
ClassicFM's Hall of FameMy favourite UK radio station ClassicFM has an annual Hall of Fame of the 300 top classical pieces as voted for by its listeners.This year Vaughan Williams's 'Lark Ascending' is No1 (again - it was at the top last year also) No3 is his 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' (up from No10 last year) Unbelievable. Books, CDs and reviewsI have made a selection of books and CDs about RVW on Amazon. Many of the selections have interesting reviews which you can read by clicking on the product thumbnail.Choose the store appropriate to your location: US store - amazon.comor the UK store Amazon.co.UK or in Canada go to amazon.ca Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (on YouTube)
TemperamentA large man (over 6' tall), quiet and thoughtful.Untidily dressed, absent minded. Very self critical. 
WorksA prolific composer of:
He was a collector, student and conservator of English folk songs which were an important element and influence on his compositions. 
Take a look on eBayeBay.com (USA)or eBay.co.UK My Vaughan Williams shop at Zazzlebuy unique gifts at Zazzle Cafepress gift storeMore giftware on Cafepress. Cards, magnets, cushions, bags,apparel.RVW on cafepress Where to go for more informationThe RVW Societyhttp://www.rvwsociety.com/aboutsociety.html Vaughan Williams Memorial Library at the English Folk Dance and Song Society Texts of RVW songs Wikipedia
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