Vaughan Williams (Composers Across Cultures)

Ralph Vaughan Williams - A New Biography by Eric Saylor Discover the life and works of one of Britain's most influential composers in this comprehensive and engaging biography.

Drawing upon recent scholarship and newly accessible scores and correspondence, author Eric Saylor provides a detailed portrait of Ralph Vaughan Williams, revealing his complex artistry and dynamic personality.

Learn about his early career, military service in the Great War, and relationships with the women he loved and married, as well as his wide-ranging body of music, including hymn tunes, operas, keyboard etudes, solo concerti, wind band music for amateurs, and perhaps the finest symphonic cycle of the twentieth century.

This definitive biography offers a concise and engaging overview of Vaughan Williams' life and works, positioning him as an artist of rare skill, sensitivity, and human insight.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the life and music of one of Britain's greatest composers.