Vaughn Williams (1872-1958) [English. Modern period.]
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Vaughn_Williams
Orchestral Music.
Ralph Vaughn Williams' nine symphonies are probably the most celebrated cycle of symphonies by a British composer. Check them out.
One of his best-known and most beautiful works is called Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.
Why Fum'th in Fight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVVRHjQ5Vd4
(the psalm setting by Tallis which inspired the piece)
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxdOYgTXtH8
Concerto Grosso: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfZhxa1VAxc
Lark Ascending: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmT2jkKCEsg
Also check out Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus...
Choral Music.
Mass in G Minor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I45vri18Lxc
I actually have loved getting to know RVW's music - there's so much more, and it's all so beautiful, and I'm sad to move on to a new composer.
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