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Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2 / Christopher Seaman, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

1 Super Audio CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2012-03-13

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Serenade to music
Performers: Athayde, Juliana
Conductors: Seaman, Christopher
Ensemble: ; Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

To mark the close of an outstanding thirteen-season tenure as Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic, Christopher Seaman leads his orchestra in a program of...continue...
Recording information: Kodak Hall, Eastman Theatre, Rochester, New York (03/2011)....continue...

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2; Oboe Concerto / Mark Elder, Halle Orchestra

1 CD / Halle Records / 2012-02-14

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Concerto for Oboe in A minor
Performers: Rancourt, Stephane
Conductors: Elder, Mark

Hallé returns with a disc of Vaughan Williams in works chosen to illustrate the full range of colour and highly accomplished playing of the award...continue...
Recording information: 10/14/2010....continue...

Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 2; Mathias: Celtic Dances Op 60 / Hughes, et al

1 CD / Divine Art / 2009-02-01

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); William Mathias: Celtic Dances, for orchestra, Op. 60
Conductors: Hughes, Owain Arwel
Ensemble: National Youth Orchestra of Wales

The National Youth Orchestra of Wales has the distinction of being the first national youth orchestra in the world. Founded in 1945, it is a...continue...

Vaughan Williams: The Complete Symphonies / Rodgers, Maltman, Russell, Silverthorne, Bournemouth SO, et al

6 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-08-26

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 1 "A sea symphony"; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); The wasps; Symphony no 3 for soprano or tenor & orchestra ("Pastoral"); Symphony no ...
Performers: Dowie, Christopher; Green, Stuart; Maltman, Christopher; O'Brien, Brendan; Rodgers, Joan; Rozario, Patricia [Soprano Vocals]; Russell, Lynda; Silverthorne, Paul
Conductors: Daniel, Paul; Bakels, Kees
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Chorus; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; Waynflete Singers

Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves, The lark ascending, Symphony no 2 & 5, etc

2 CD / Telarc / 2008-08-12

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves; Symphony no 5 in D major; Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); The lark ascending
Performers: Cosham, Peter; Griffiths, Barry; Rive, Francois; Williams, Andrew [Producer]
Conductors: Slatkin, Leonard; Previn, Andre

Vaughan Williams - The Collector's Edition / Willcocks, Boult, Bean, Barbirolli, et al

30 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 1 "A sea symphony"; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Symphony no 8 in D minor; Symphony no 3 for soprano or tenor & orchestra ("Pastoral"...
Performers: Adler, Larry; Allen, Thomas; Angas, Richard; Armstrong, Sheila [Soprano Vocal]; Aronowitz, Cecil; Asch, David van; Bainbridge, Elisabeth; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Balmain, Ian; Barlo...
Conductors: Handley, Vernon; Boult, Adrian; Silvestri, Constantin; Banks, Eric; Groves, Charles, Sir; Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Barbirolli, John; Hickox, Richard; O'Brien, Brendan; Davies, Meredith; Willcocks, Davi...
Ensemble: ; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; King's College Choir, Cambridge; London Madrigal Singers; London Music Group; London Philharmonic Orch...

This 30-CD budget boxed set contains all of the hits, as well as other gems such as 'A Sea Symphony', 'Fantasia on Christmas Carols', 'On...continue...

An Introduction to Ralph Vaughan Williams

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2006-09-19

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: The wasps; Fantasia on Greensleeves; The lark ascending; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version)
Performers: Davis, Michael [Violin]
Conductors: Handley, Vernon; Thompson, Bryden
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra

'The Lark Ascending' is the composer at his calmly lyrical best, and Michael Davis's performance of the solo violin part is simply beautiful. Those with...continue...

Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony; Symphony No. 8

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2005-03-01

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Symphony no 8 in D minor
Performers: Benedict, Roger
Conductors: Handley, Vernon

Vaughan Williams: Orchestral Works / Haitink, Chang

7 CD / EMI Classics / 2004-11-02

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 1 "A sea symphony"; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis; Symphony no 3 for soprano or tenor & orchestra...
Performers: Armstrong, Sheila [Soprano Vocal]; Bostridge, Ian; Chang, Sarah; Lott, Felicity [Soprano Vocal]; Roocroft, Amanda; Summers, Jonathan
Conductors: Haitink, Bernard
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Choir; London Philharmonic Orchestra

British Music Collection - Vaughan Willliams / Boult, LPO

5 CD / Decca / 2004-04-13

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 1 "A sea symphony"; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Symphony no 9 in E minor; Symphony no 3 for soprano or tenor & orchestra ("Pastoral"...
Performers: Baillie, Isobel; Cameron, John; Parfitt, Harold; Ritchie, Margaret
Conductors: Boult, Adrian
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Choir; London Philharmonic Orchestra

This is the first time these complete symphony recordings have been made available as a boxed set....continue...

Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 2; Butterworth / Hickox

1 Super Audio CD / Chandos Records / 2003-04-22

Works: George Butterworth: Banks of Green Willow; Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version)
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Vaughan Williams: The Nine Symphonies, etc / Handley, et al

7 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2003-01-07

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 1 "A sea symphony"; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Symphony no 8 in D minor; English Folk Song Suite; Symphony no 3 for soprano or teno...
Performers: Balmain, Ian; Balmer, Christopher; Barlow, Alison; Bell, David [Organ]; Benedict, Roger; Black, Nigel; Chambers, Colin; Hargan, Alison; Jones, Mair; Nolan, David; Rodgers, Joan; Shimell, William; Sma...
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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Handley's performances can withstand comparison with the very best.. ..these consistently idiomatic readings will provide many hours of pleasurable listening.'
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Classics - Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 2, etc / Previn

1 CD / Telarc / 2002-08-27

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); The lark ascending
Performers: Griffiths, Barry
Conductors: Previn, Andre
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"A must for devotees of Vaughan Williams." -Audio...continue...

Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music, etc / Wood, BBC SO

1 CD / Dutton Laboratories / 2001-08-01

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: The wasps; Serenade to music; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Fantasia on Greensleeves
Performers: Allin, Norman; Baillie, Isobel; Balfour, Margaret; Brunskill, Muriel; Desmond, Astra; Easton, Robert; Henderson, Roy; Jarred, Mary; Jones, Parry; Nash, Heddle [Tenor Vocals]; Suddaby, Elsie; Titterto...
Conductors: Wood, Henry J.

"[This recording] brings a most striking discrepancy of pace with modern performances. The first movement alone takes over three minutes less than in most latter-day...continue...

Vaughan Williams: London Symphony; Butterworth / Hickox

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2001-05-22

Works: George Butterworth: Banks of Green Willow; Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version)
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Hidden within the archives of the British Museum was the original 1913 version of Ralph Vaughan Williams Second Symphony. Withdrawn by the composer after the...continue...

Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies / Thomson, London SO

5 CD / Chandos Records / 1992-08-01

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 1 "A sea symphony"; A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); Symphony no 8 in D minor; Symphony no 3 for soprano or tenor & orchestra ("Pastoral"...
Performers: Bott, Catherine [Soprano Vocals]; Cook, Brian Rayner; Elms, Roderick; Kenny, Yvonne
Conductors: Thompson, Bryden
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra