Fantasia on Christmas Carols - Vaughan Williams

London Symphony Chorus and the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Richard Hickox perform Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia On Christmas Carols."

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• Christmas;
• Fantasia
• on
• Christmas
• Carols;
• Vaughan
• Williams;
• London
• Symphony;
• LSO

[DrMarianus]

Vaughan Williams ancestors were Charles Darwin and Elijah Wedgewood of pottery fame. Yet, he was a humble man like Bach. During WWI, he was an ambulance driver picking up broken bodies. I'm sure he was deeply affected by his experiences. He even refused a Knighthood when offered to him, which is why you don't see a "Sir" in front of his name. His music was touched by a deep spiritual connection and seems other-worldly and haunting at times. His writing for strings is simply amazing.

[kikivolauvent1]

this is simply divine... thank you

I didn't know this Christmas Fantasia but will sing it later on and I now greatly look forward to it :)

[honey8012]

a beautiful piece of work.



[dormantone]

This is an absolutely incredible performance of an astounding work! I first heard it about 8 years ago, and have been haunted by it ever since! Thank you so very much for posting this!

[DrMarianus]

@jakeburbrink

aahh...but to do something difficult so well is part of the joy of life!

[ionatorthegreat]

Vaughan Williams is such a masterful composer, so much contrast in his pieces and yet, recognizable in the style. He had such a unique style but you could almost tell he wrote something just by listening to the chords.

[jakeburbrink]

I hate this song...as a bass....the notes are just TOOO FRICKIN HIGH.....but it is a nice song

[hapvdmleohung2003]

great music!!!!!!!

[Andrewbdyke]

great recording, and an inspiration as I am singing the Baritone solo in a concert next month!

abd@gsy

[xXLoveASickXx]

im singing this in my choir class....<3