Thomas Tallis's theme is the third of nine psalm tunes that he contributed to Archbishop Parker's Psalter in 1567. It is not known when Vaughan Williams first came across the melody, but he used it in The English Hymnal in 1906 (where it appears as No. 92). He later returned to it and appears to have used and elaborated on the tune in some incidental music he wrote for The Pilgrim's Progress, although there is now a gap in the manuscript held by the British Library. It is presumed that Vaugham Williams removed it in order to have it with him when he began work on his work for two string orchestras, now known as 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomsa Tallis'.The first performance was given by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer, at the Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester Cathedral on 6th September 1910.Publisher: Faber Music
SKU: CF.SAS3
ISBN 9781491157732. UPC: 680160916313. 9 x 12 inches.
Fantasia on Christmas Carols offers a unique alternative to traditional holiday programming, combining beautiful English carols with the skill of world-renowned composer. Ralph Vaughan Williams uses three folk carols from his native country of England: The Truth Sent from Above, Come all you Worthy Gentlemen, and the Sussex Carol. Though shortened for time, this masterful arrangement from Todd Parrish contains moments from each carol, including the solo cello opening. A wonderful selection for any holiday concert!.Fantasia on Christmas Carols offers a unique alternative to traditional holiday programming, combining beautiful English carols with the skill of world-renowned composer. Ralph Vaughan Williams uses three folk carols from his native country of England: The Truth Sent from Above, Come all you Worthy Gentlemen, and the Sussex Carol. Though shortened for time, this masterful arrangement from Todd Parrish contains moments from each carol, including the solo cello opening. A wonderful selection for any holiday concert!
SKU: GI.G-10393FS
UPC: 785147039396.
In partnership with Oxford University Press and authorized by the Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust, this major new initiative brings the incredible catalog of Ralph Vaughan Williams to the wind band community, with scholarly transcriptions by leaders in wind band composition. Titles in the Symphonic Series come from treasured major orchestral works by Vaughan Williams that have never before been available for wind band. This work is Grade 4. To view other titles in the series, visit www.giamusic.com/RVW.
SKU: GI.G-10393
UPC: 785147039310.
SKU: AP.46618
UPC: 038081532561. English.
Vaughan Williams' work represents the height of English Post-Romanticism after the turn of the century, which was characterized by fervent nationalistic spirit and a corresponding surge of interest in discovering, preserving, and performing traditional folk music. This arrangement includes elements of Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, A Sea Symphony, Linden Lea, and Overture to The Wasps, all seamlessly intertwined.
SKU: AP.46618S
UPC: 038081532578. English.
SKU: CF.SAS3F
ISBN 9781491157534. UPC: 680160916115. 9 x 12 inches.
Written in 1912, the Fantasia on Christmas Carols was originally scored for baritone solo, chorus, and orchestra. In it, Ralph Vaughan Williams used three folk carols from his native country of England: The Truth Sent from Above, Come all you Worthy Gentlemen, and the Sussex Carol. Though shortened for time, this arrangement contains moments from each carol, including the solo cello opening. Though the melodies are mostly of unknown origin, the harmonies are uniquely the work of Vaughan Williams. This medley offers a unique alternative to traditional holiday programming, combining beautiful English carols with the skill of a world-renowned composer.
SKU: GI.G-1116
In partnership with Oxford University Press and authorized by the Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust, this initiative brings the catalog of Vaughan Williams to the wind band and brass band communities, with scholarly transcriptions by leaders in wind band composition. With this CD, you can now enjoy professional recordings of these transcriptions, performed by the Encore Wind Ensemble (Jerry Luckhardt, conductor) and the Lake Wobegon Brass Band (Michael Halstenson, conductor). Learn more at www.giamusic.com/RVW. Contents: For Wind Band: Fantasia on Greensleeves Romanza from Symphony No. 5 Norfolk Rhapsody No. 2 Three Organ Preludes How Can the Tree But Wither? Sigh No More, Ladies For Brass Band: Epilogue from Sinfonia Antarctica (Symphony No. 7) Scherzo alla Marcia from Symphony No. 8 Flourish for Glorious John.
SKU: AP.47440S
UPC: 038081544984. English.
This work features Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1), Linden Lea, and Overture to 'The Wasps' (Aristophanic Suite). Interesting melodies, beautiful orchestrations, and smooth transitions will help your orchestra create an artistic performance. Perfect for both festivals and concerts, this piece is an excellent finale for any performance.
SKU: AP.47440
UPC: 038081544977. English.
SKU: OU.9780193388260
ISBN 9780193388260. 12 x 9 inches.
Reduction for two pianos of Vaughan Williams's earliest known piece for solo instrument with orchestra, written 1896-1904, and rediscovered in 2010. Showing influences of late 19th-century composers, but also hallmarks of Vaughan Williams's later style, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the composer's development.
