Vaughan Williams - The Pioneering Pilgrim.

The Philharmonia Orchestra has confirmed the second part of the series, taking place at the Royal Festival Hall in November, and includes study days in London, Bedford and Leicester:

Sunday 2 November
Royal Festival Hall, London
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: THE VISIONARY
Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
Symphony No. 9
Three Shakespeare Sonnets
Symphony No. 6
Symphony No. 5
3.00pm
Booking opens Thursday 7 February

Thursday November 6
Royal Festival Hall, London
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: RESPONSE TO WAR
Dona Nobis pacem
Symphony No. 3, Pastoral
Symphony No. 4
Lisa Milne soprano
Alan Opie baritone
London Symphony Chorus
7.30pm
Booking opens Thursday 7 February

Study Days
Saturday 17 May 2-5pm
Richard Attenborough Centre, University of Leicester
Vaughan Williams Day
A varied afternoon of music and lectures focusing on the composer and his contribution to English music.
Adults £10, Students £5


Sunday 18 May 2-5pm
Vaughan Williams Day
A varied afternoon of music and lectures focusing on the composer and his contribution to English music.
Harpur Suite, Bedford Corn Exchange
Adults £10, Students £5


Saturday 31 May 10.30-4.30pm
British Library, London
The Philharmonia Orchestra joins forces with the British Library to present a varied day of music and lectures, including a keynote speech by Artistic Advisor Michael Kennedy, focusing on the man and his contribution to English music.