A moving note written by Ralph Vaughan Williams on the loses inflicted by war. Particularly poignant in the approach to #DDay80 on June 5 and 6.

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis is a one-movement work for string orchestra by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The theme is by the 16th-century English composer Thomas Tallis.

It was first performed at Gloucester Cathedral as part of the 1910 Three Choirs Festival Festival.

We have compiled a list of selected resources, with links, to help you to explore the music and life of Ralph Vaughan Williams in more detail.

Find them here: bit.ly/4bS2R6B

Leith Hill Place, the childhood home of Ralph Vaughan Williams has reopened after a year of conservation work! 🎉

This year the house is honouring its connections with naturalist Charles Darwin (RVW's great uncle) who was a regular visitor.

More details via National Trust

Tallis Fantasia has been one of Ralph Vaughan Williams most enduringly popular works since its premiere in 1910.

📻 Enjoy BBC Radio 3's Music Map with Sara Mohr-Pietsch as she maps the piece in a wider musical landscape.

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We are a grant-making charity dedicated to supporting composers, and to extending knowledge about the life and works of the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

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Check out the The Elgar Festival - on now!

Details here 👉 bit.ly/3RbkOVF

And take a look at our searchable archive of RVW's letters, which includes some delightful correspondence between the composers ✉️

With RVW’s copyrights divided between half a dozen different publishing houses, it can be hard to locate any particular score or set of parts to perform.

Our searchable catalogue lists the principal publisher of each piece and offers more information: bit.ly/3QxHcYU

There is still time to buy tickets for the festival's Gala Concert this Saturday. Get your tickets here elgarfestival.org/the-elgar-fest…

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We’re thrilled our friends at Dutton Vocalion have released world premiere recordings of Vaughan Williams's The Future and The Steersman, boldly reimagined & completed by Martin Yates. BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus & Chorus on top form. Vaughan Williams Foundation [Score Follow video in link]
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The London Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to come and ‘see the music’ at this year’s Debut Sounds showcase with new work by LPO Young Composers, paired with movement devised and performed by Trinity Laban postgrads.

Supported by us!

London, June 27. Details 👉 bit.ly/3JCpz6C

Explore our archive of more than 5000 items of correspondence relating to the life and works of the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

All available here, via our website 👇

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A letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Marc Vignal - interesting that Vaughan Williams is inviting criticism!

Terry Blain explores the life, times and works of Ralph Vaughan Williams - the grand old man of British music
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A spectacular maiden voyage for our new edition of RVW's epic A Sea Symphony with the great Sakari Oramo 🇺🇦 at the helm. Bravo all round 👏🏻🛳️⚓🎼 Vaughan Williams Foundation

Thanks alex paxton for this great piece and Vaughan Williams Foundation City Music Foundation and Marchus Trust for the commissioning support! Stay tuned for future outings

Fantasy on a Theme of Thomas Tallis made an instant impression at its premier.

Summed up as ‘A queer, mad work by an odd fellow from Chelsea' by Herbert Brewer, critical reaction from other quarters was quite different...

Intending to suggest something of Vaughan Williams’s life pilgrimage, of the doubts, hopes and revelations of his life and his music, Tom Deny's stained glass window can be seen at All Saints Church in Down Ampney.