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Albion Music and
Albion Records
ALBION MUSIC LTD undertakes the
sale of products and services associated with the life, work and
music of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
ALBION RECORDS is devoted to recordings of rare Vaughan Williams.
Its vision is that each Albion CD will contain at least one world
première recording.
Albion Music and Albion Records are separate registered companies. Their activities
are monitored by the Trustees of the RVW Society and accounts are consolidated
with that of the Society.
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There
was a time...
A pictorial journey
from the collection of Ursula Vaughan Williams
With worldwide interest in the life and music of Ralph
Vaughan Williams increasing rapidly, this collection of largely
unpublished photographs of the composer, his friends and family
is timely. The photographs are taken from the collection of Ursula
Vaughan Williams. They provide fresh insights into the composer
in a way only pictures can do. By providing a section on RVW's
family and friends such as Cecil Sharp, RO Morris, Maud Karpeles
and Adeline, his first wife as well as fellow composers such
as Sibelius, Holst and Grainger, a rounded picture is provided
of RVW's extraordinary life.
152 pages. Illustrated
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Paradise
Remembered
Ursula Vaughan
Williams
Ursula Vaughan Williams brings to her autobiography
the same evocative use of language, clarity of expression and
vivid imagery which distinguishes her poetry and novels. Born
in 1911 in Malta, her early life as the daughter of an army
officer took her to many varied locations both at home and
abroad. Marriage to Michael Wood, a Gunnery Instructor, maintained
her itinerant life style, described here with insight and honesty.
Her life was, however, to change irrevocably after her first
meeting with the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in
1938. Their friendship, close artistic collaboration and subsequent
marriage in 1953 are described with candour, humour and affection.
It is a fascinating story, which describes Ursula's contribution
to Vaughan Williams' life and works in the 20 years to his
death in 1958. It was indeed, a paradise remembered.
This is a genteel book, written with enormous charm and humour.
The stories can be priceless, such as the moment at the White
House when Pat Nixon for some reason seizes Ursula's free hand
in a performance of VW's Serenade to
Music. "I was acutely embarrassed," writes
Ursula, "for I knew how long the Serenade is, and and
she didn't, and 14 minutes is too long to hold hands."
Michael White - The
Telegraph
To
read the full review.
234 pages.
Illustrated
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The
Complete Poems of Ursula Vaughan Williams
Introduction by
Stephen Connock
Ursula Vaughan
Williams began writing
poetry in 1921. Her first
published collection
appeared in 1941 and
was followed by two other
books, as well as novels.
Paradise Remembered,
her autobiography, was
published by Albion Music
Ltd in 2002.
In 1996 her poems were brought together in a book entilted
the Collected Poems of Ursula Vaughan Williams. Given the success
of that volume, Ursula allowed Stephen Connock access to a
collection of unpublished poems, which he has included in this
edition.
The memorable short story, Fall of Leaf, is also included.
Ursula Vaughan Williams' work is distinguished by a stylish
and subtle imagination and a remarkable sense of atmosphere.
It owes something to Yeats and to Hardy but remains an individual
voice of considerable importance in the twentieth century.
444 pages.
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RVW
Society Journal
Back Issues
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to see list
Poster with Blake imagery (a superb memento
of the 125th anniversary) measures 28inches (711.2mm)
by 23inches (584.2mm)
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RVW
Discography
Stephen Connock
75 pages 1995
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Ralph's
People - The Ingrave Secret
Frank Dineen
This is a story about the meeting between
the composer and the 74 year old Charles Potiphar, an Ingrave
labourer. The old man sang a beautiful folk song Bushes and Briars
to RVW and the effect was overwhelming. It was to influence his
music forever and change his life.
Frank Dineen's book describes
the background to his meeting and explores the role of two local
women – Kate Bryan and Giorgiana (Locksie) Heatley. With
wonderful insights and plenty of illustrations, the book is rich
in Essex history. For all those interested in English folk song,
the life and music of Ralph Vaughan Williams and in the social
history of eastern England, this book will be invaluable.
Stephen Connock - Chairman,
The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society
84 pages.
Illustrated
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Ralph
Vaughan Williams in Perspective
Lewis Foreman
In this fascinating volume, Lewis Foreman has assembled
a team of experts to explore key isssues, at once both enhancing
enjoyment of the music and our understanding of the man. These
studies, first presented at the Vaughan Williams Seminar held
at the 1996 Reigate Summer Music Festival, cover a wide and
varied field. They include the evolution of British music and
the dissemination and reception of Vaughan Williams's music
on the one hand, and detailed studies of symphonies, the Piano
Concerto, folk song collecting modality and film music on the
other. The previously unknown movement of A Sea
Symphony called The Steersman is
printed for the first time. VW's role as friend and teacher
is illuminated with particular reference to his women pupils,
and his friendship with the composer Gerald Finzi. Vaughan
Williams is set in his time by the editor's wide ranging overview.
Contributors include Jeremy
Dibble, Andrew Herbert, Stephen Lloyd, Anthony
Payne, Duncan Hinnels, Tony Kendall, John Huntley,
Jenny Doctor and Stephen Banfield.
Lewis
Foreman has for many years
explored the music of the early
twentieth century, producing,
among others, books on Percy
Grainger, Havergal Brian, Edmund
Rubbra and the standard biography
of Sir Arnold Bax. He is known
for articles, reviews, concerts
and CD programme notes and
broadcast talks. As the Music
Trustee of the Sir Arnold Bax
Trust he was the guiding hand
behind the Chandos CD recordings
of Bax's music.
Stephen
Connock - Chairman,
The Ralph Vaughan Williams
Society
240
pages. Illustrated
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The
Collected Poems of Ursula Vaughan Williams
Ursula Vaughan Williams, who also writes as Ursula Wood,
has written sparingly, but always to great acclaim, in both
poetry and prose since the early 'forties. An accomplished
librettist, among the composers who have set her words to music
are Ralph Vaughan Williams, Malcolm Williamson, Elizabeth Lutyens,
Elizabeth Maconchy, Herbert Howells, Roger Steptoe and Anthony
Milner.
She began writing poetry at the age of ten. Her first published
collection appeared in 1927. While Ursula Vaughan Williams
does not belong to any school of poetry, the influence of certain
writers can be detected in her work. The impact of Yeats, for
instance in her stylish and subtle imagery. Thomas Hardy is
frequently remembered, especially in the range of formal structures
adopted, in the flexible metres and in the evocative and atmospheric
tone. Over 200 poems are included. They deal with the big issues
of life - love, old age, war, jealousy, sadness, death, illness,
the environment.
Her poetry appeals to musicians: it has been set by over 30
composers.
As Roger Steptoe put it:
"There is beauty to it. It
is very sensitive. She can capture moods and ideas in a few
word or lines. Above all, the words are evocative, and stimulate
a musical response."
Stephen Connock -
Chairman, The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society
240 pages
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The
Sky Shall Be Our Roof
Rare songs from the operas
of
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ten Songs from Hugh The Drover
Two Songs from Sir John in Love
Seven Songs from The Pilgrim's Progress
Sarah Fox soprano
Juliette Pochin mezzo-soprano
Andrew Staples tenor
Roderick Williams baritone
Iain Burnside piano
Catalogue Number: ALB001
Release Date: 01 October 2007
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Kissing
her Hair
Twenty early songs by
Ralph Vaughan Williams
A collection of early Vaughan Williams songs. One, Rondel,
from which the title is gained, is unpublished and unrecorded;
it is serenely beautiful and is as it was written when
the composer was only 22. It will change perceptions
of the quality of music Vaughan Williams was composing
at this early age.
Sarah Fox, Soprano
Andrew
Staples, Tenor
Iain
Burnside, Piano
Catalogue Number: ALBCD002
Release Date: 18 February 2008
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Where
Hope is Shining
Songs for mixed chorus
by Ralph Vaughan Williams
These vocal works were composed from 1895 and 1954 showing
Vaughan Williams lifelong affection for the human voice.
Recorded in the approximate order of composition this
recording shows how much Vaughan Williams adapted his
style over about sixty years.
Joyful Company of Singers choir
Peter
Broadbent conductor
Ørjan
Hartveit baritone
Alistair
Young piano
Catalogue Number: ALBCD006
Release Date: 01 September 2008
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Music
in the Heart
A commemorative Album marking
the 50th anniversary of the death of
Ralph Vaughan Williams on 26th August 1958.
CD 1
Serenade to Music
Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Ralph Vaughan Williams conductor
(Recorded live at the Royal Concert on 22 November 1951,
Royal Festival Hall, London.
The Pilgrim's Journey (arranged
by Roy Douglas)
Louis
Bové soprano
Clifford Scott tenor
John Peck baritone
Arnold Ostlund Jr. organ
Plymouth Choir
Henry Pfohl
(Recorded live in the Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims on
Sunday 4 April 1965)
CD 2
The Teachings of Stanford
and Parry - A talk by RVW
(edited from a broadcast on 17 November 1955)
Excerpt from the Funeral Service
of Ralph Vaughan Williams
(Westminster Abbey, Friday September 19th 1958 at 11.30am)
Catalogue Number: ALBCD009
Release Date: 01 July 2008
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Folk
Songs of the Four Seasons
Folk Songs
of the Four Seasons
world premiere recording
In Windsor Forest
(world premiere recording of this arrangement for women's
voices by Guthrie Foote)
Sir David Willcocks conductor
The Choir of Clare College
Cambridge
Timothy Brown Music
Director
The Dmitri Ensemble
Catalogue Number: ALBCD010
Release Date: 01 August 2009
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