Simeone, Nigel

Ralph Vaughan Williams and Adrian Boult

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ISBN 13:
9781783277292
author:
Simeone, Nigel
format:
Hardback
publisher:
The Boydell Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
330
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:
Music, Genres & Styles, Classical,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£50.08

Description

Ralph Vaughan Williams and Adrian Boult is a detailed study of their working relationship and productive friendship. From 1918 onwards, Boult became one of Vaughan Williams's most important interpreters, premiering his symphonies with many of the world's greatest orchestras. This book examines the collaboration between the two men, using Boult's annotated scores and extensive correspondence to shed light on Vaughan Williams's compositional process. The book draws on a range of sources, including private diaries and contemporary press reports, to provide a comprehensive understanding of their partnership. It includes three substantial supplements: a detailed description of Boult's marked scores, a list of his Vaughan Williams performances, and a discography of surviving recordings. This study will be invaluable for scholars and students of Vaughan Williams and historical conducting, as well as those interested in the history of recorded music. A key aspect of this book is its use of Boult's annotated scores, which provide important evidence of Vaughan Williams's wishes regarding interpretation and composition. By examining these annotations alongside the correspondence between the two men, the authors offer a unique insight into their creative partnership.

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