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A Sea Symphony - Vaughan Williams

with Stanford's Songs of the Fleet

Add to my Calendar 21-03-2026 19:30 21-03-2026 21:30 36 A Sea Symphony - Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony, by Ralph Vaughan Williams is a musical voyage for choir, soloists and orchestra, inspired by the poetry of Walt Whitman. Experience the  vastness of the ocean and the spirit of exploration in  Vaughan Williams' masterpiece. The theme of the sea is continued in Stanford's Songs of the Fleet, a patriotic song cycle from the early 20th century, reflecting Britain's strong naval tradition.   All Saints Church, Leamington Spa DD/MM/YYYY

Details

All Saints Church
Priory Terrace
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1AA
England

Programme

Ralph Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony (Symphony no.1)
Charles Villiers Stanford – Songs of the Fleet, Op.117

Performers

David Wynne – Conductor
Kevin Gill – organ / piano
Carrie-Ann Williams – soprano
Jamie Hall – baritone

Birmingham Festival Choral Society
Leamington Chamber Orchestra

Programme Note

A Sea Symphony, by Ralph Vaughan Williams is a musical voyage for choir, soloists and orchestra, inspired by the poetry of Walt Whitman. Experience the  vastness of the ocean and the spirit of exploration in  Vaughan Williams' masterpiece.

The theme of the sea is continued in Stanford's Songs of the Fleet, a patriotic song cycle from the early 20th century, reflecting Britain's strong naval tradition.

 

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