RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872-1958)

1

Overture to 'The Wasps'

9:59

for orchestra

From the Aristophanic Suite

Allegro vivace

A Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1)

66:20

for soprano and baritone soli, chorus and orchestra

2

1

A Song for All Seas, All Ships

19:06

Moderato maestoso

3

2

On the Beach at Night, Alone

10:56

Largo sostenuto

4

3

Scherzo. The Waves

7:54

Allegro brillante

5

4

The Explorers

28:21

Grave e molto adagio

Also available as SACD CHSA 5047

Susan Gritton soprano

Gerald Finley baritone

Richard Hickox