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Vaughan Williams: Early Chamber Music / Nash Ensemble

2 CD / Hyperion / 2002-12-01

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Quintet for violin, viola, cello, double bass & piano in C minor; Nocturne and Scherzo for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello (revision of Ballade and Scherzo); Suite de Ballet (1924...
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Ensemble: Nash Ensemble

"An entrancing voyage of discovery, in sum, whose pleasures are enhanced by the Nash Ensemble's tirelessly eloquent advocacy, admirable production-values and Michael Kennedy's authoritative booklet-es...continue...

Vaughan Williams: String Quartet no 2, etc / Nash Ensemble

1 CD / Hyperion / 2002-06-01

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Lake in the Mountains, for piano (from the film score "The 49th Parallel"); Studies (6) in English Folksong; Phantasy Quintet for Strings; Sonata for Violin and Piano in A...
Performers: Brown, Ian [Piano]
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Ensemble: Nash Ensemble

Vaughan Williams' searching Second Quartet of 1942-44 is a key work in his output, straddling the very different worlds of the Fifth and Sixth symphonies....continue...

Vaughan Williams: Along the Field, etc / Ainsley, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2000-10-01

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Merciless beauty; English Folksongs (2) for voice & violin; Blake Songs (10) for Voice and Oboe; Along the Field, song cycle for voice & violin; On Wenlock Edge, song cycle fo...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark
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Ensemble: Nash Ensemble

Though rightly regarded as one of the twentieth century's great symphonists, Ralph Vaughan Williams responded to the setting of words throughout his long life. Songs...continue...