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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music; The Lark Ascending; Fantasia on Greensleeves; English Folk Song Suite; In the Fen Country; Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1
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Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0077776402222
Label: EMI Classics
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: EMI Classics
Release Date: 1991-10-11
Studio: EMI Classics
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Summary: Vaughan Williams
Comment: Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music; The Lark Ascending; Fantasia on Greensleeves; English Folk Song Suite; In the Fen Country; Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1
While this is a re-issue of a 1969 recording it is an excellent presentation by conductor Sir. Adrian Boult.
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Summary: My Fortunate Discovery
Comment: Prior to this CD, I have never owned a Vaughan Williams recording. I had heard of him through a friend of mine who was a big opera and Broadway musical buff in the early 1990's and I assumed he was of the latter. Ted Libbey had recommended "The Lark Ascending" as a potential funeral memorial piece and I was curious and listened to the teaser 30 second spot on Amazon. It was intriguing enough so I bought it.
After listening to it twice (in a row!), I must say that it is very appealing. Symphonically, it has rich sound and there are many beautiful serene passages. I very much like the "Serenade to Music." The voices are soaring and beautiful. In addition, the "English Folk Song Suite" and the other remain pieces are also very engaging. Boult conducts with tenderness and conviction. Libbey is right, "The Lark Ascending" has star quality as a memorial or simply a beautiful lifting and reflective symphonic movement. The mind can imagine the bird rising free into the air and Hugh Bean's violin takes you there.
This CD is a total turn on and I look forward to hearing more Vaughan Williams!
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Summary: Definitive Vaughn Williams Masterworks
Comment: These are the definitive, reference performances and recordings of Lark Ascending and Serenade to Music that I keep coming back to. The best of these Vaughn Williams masterworks.
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Summary: Love Vaughn Williams
Comment: I bought this because Vaughan Williams has so many wonderful compositions. This particular recording contained many favorites including, but not exclusively the English Folk Song Suite conducted by Sir Adrian Boult and performed by the London Symphony... very moving!!!
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Summary: Ralph!
Comment: Ralph Vaughn Williams at his best; lush, sometimes-inspiring presentation of a well-chosen collection of his works.
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