The Solent by Ralph Vaughan Williams
This short work for orchestra was completed in 1903 by the 31-year-old Vaughan Williams. At this time Vaughan Williams had a fascination with the folk songs of rural Britain, and would collect several songs while travelling around England. This particular work is meant to serve as an ‘impression for orchestra’ or the section of water separating the Isle of Wight and Britain known as the ‘Solent’.
The Solent by Ralph Vaughan Williams
This short work for orchestra was completed in 1903 by the 31-year-old Vaughan Williams. At this time Vaughan Williams had a fascination with the folk songs of rural Britain, and would collect several songs while travelling around England. This particular work is meant to serve as an ‘impression for orchestra’ or the section of water separating the Isle of Wight and Britain known as the ‘Solent’.
(post is archived)