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Vaughan Williams, Ralph

Nationality: English
Date & Place
of Birth:
Oct. 12, 1872 — Down Ampney, Gloucestershire
Date & Place
of Death:
Aug. 26, 1958 — London
Near Family: Father was a clergyman.
Main Place
of Residence:
Mostly London
Vocation
(including
composition):
Conducted, lectured and taught composition.
Major Work(s): London Symphony(1914), Pastoral Symphony, 3 Norfolk Rhapsodies(1906)
Interesting
Facts:
Williams met with Ravel, who helped to improve the former's composition.