Ralph Vaughan Williams

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was a renowned English composer known for his symphonies, choral music, and film scores. He studied at the Royal College of Music and later with Maurice Ravel in Paris. Vaughan Williams was influenced by English folk songs and Tudor music, evident in works like "The Lark Ascending" and "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis." His compositions, including nine symphonies and the opera "Pilgrim's Progress," are celebrated for their pastoral and mystical qualities. Vaughan Williams' impact on 20th-century classical music is profound and enduring.