Alldritt, Keith
Vaughan Williams: Composer, Radical, Patriot - a Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719830013
- author:
- Alldritt, Keith
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Robert Hale Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3 centimetres (0.9
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ralph Vaughan Williams: A Life of Music and Contrasts This comprehensive biography offers a fresh perspective on one of Britain's most celebrated composers. Keith Alldritt explores Vaughan Williams's life, revealing the complex interplay between his music and personal experiences. From the English pastoral tradition to Modernism, Vaughan Williams's work reflects the tumultuous events of his time, including the Boer War, economic depression, and the Blitz. The author also delves into Vaughan Williams's personal life, where a seemingly secure marriage and enduring love affair had a profound impact on his creative development. A richly detailed portrait of a complex individual, this biography is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in music, history, or British culture.
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