Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Arranger: Henry G. Ley Instrumentation (this edition): Organ Originally for: SATB Choir, Soprano, Orchestra, Baritone, String Quintet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola I, Viola II, Cello) Binding: ISMN: 9790220223822 Size: 12.0 x 9.0 inches Pages: None Description Organist of Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford and a friend of Vaughan Williams, Henry G. Ley made these four transcriptions – of the slow movements of A Sea Symphony and A London Symphony , of the Alla Sarabanda from the Phantasy Quintet, and of ‘Antiphon’ from Five Mystical Songs – with the composer’s approval. Though Ley was known as ‘the Paderewski of the organ’, the effectiveness of these arrangements depends as much on their skilful deployment of tone colour as on virtuosity. Previously issued separately, these pieces are now made available in one book on account of their enduring interest to organists. Works: Largo sostenuto from A Sea Symphony (1909) The Slow Movement from A London Symphony (Symphony No. 2) (1933) Alla Sarabanda from Phantasy Quintet (1912) Antiphon from 5 Mystical Songs (1911) Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “A Vaughan Williams Organ Anthology” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
