Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English
Synopsis
Historian Amanda Vickery and broadcaster Tom Service unearth the fascinating story of the life-long friendship between composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst, whose music gave birth to the 'English sound' in the first half of the 20th century. They retrace the walking trips the two composers took together across the country to discover how influences ranging from the Renaissance masters to folk music imbued their music with the 'Englishness' we recognise today.
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- Director
- Alastair Laurence
- Original Title
- Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
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Alastair Laurence
Paul Binns
Alastair Laurence
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Alastair Laurence
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Alastair Laurence
Director
Paul Binns
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What is Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English about?
Historian Amanda Vickery and broadcaster Tom Service unearth the fascinating story of the life-long friendship between composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst, whose music gave birth to the 'English sound' in the first half of the 20th century. They retrace the walking trips the two composers took together across the country to discover how influences ranging from the Renaissance masters to folk music imbued their music with the 'Englishness' we recognise today.
Who directed Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English?
Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English was directed by Alastair Laurence.
Who stars in Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English?
The principal cast of Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English includes Amanda Vickery, Tom Service.
When was Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English released and how long is it?
Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 58m.