O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams

Plot

This in-depth, feature length documentary explores the controversial life of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Often dismissed as a happy folk hero, Williams was in fact often frustrated and unhappy with both his small town life and his obligations to care for his invalid wife. Exploring both his musical and personal legacy, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the artist. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi

Cast

• The National Orchestra of Hungarian Radio
• The National Youth Orchestra
• Adrian Boult
• Nicola Benedetti
• The Archbishop of Canterbury

Jordi Savall; The BBC Chorus; Stephen Jackson - Chorus Master; Anna Stéphany; Simon Keenlyside; Joan Rodgers; Martin Carthy; Eliza Carthy; Harrison Birtwistle; English Chamber Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Gloucester Cathedral Choir; John Adams; Neil Tennant; Richard Thompson; Mark-Anthony Turnage; Michael Kennedy; Roy Douglas; David Willcocks; Lady Barbirolli; Kiffer Finzi; Imogen Holst; Michael Tippett; Lord Armstrong; Bill Llewellyn; Milo Keynes; Andre Previn; Brian Kay; Stephen Johnson; Jerrold Northrop Moore; Hervey Fisher; Jill Balcon; John Amis; John Noble; Thomas Allen; Barbara Dickson; Sarah Walker; Hugh Cobbe; Ursula Vaughan Williams

Credit

Andrew Nethsingha - Conductor, Tamas Vasary - Conductor, Sian Edwards - Conductor, Tony Palmer - Director, Tony Palmer - Editor, Kim Peat - Executive Producer

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