This page lists all recordings of Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. This was the first large-scale piece composed by Vaughan Williams after his studies with Ravel in Paris in 1908, and although it demonstrates his familiarity with the new school of French music, much of the work also looks back to the traditional English choral music of Purcell, Byrd, and, of course, Tallis. Vaughan Williams found the theme when he edited The English Hymnal, Tallis having originally composed it in 1567. Scored for two unequal string orchestras and string quartet, the spread chords, majestic cadences and unearthly serenity mean this piece is an enduring favourite. |
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Balfe: | The Bohemian Girl : Galop Philharmonia Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite | Berners: | The Triumph of Neptune : Hornpipe London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite | Delius: | The Walk to the Paradise Garden London Philharmonic Orchestra, Myer Fredman The Immovable Do London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite | Elgar: | Dorabella (from Enigma Variations) New Philharmonia Orchestra, Andrew Davis Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 in C major, Op. 39 No. 5 New Philharmonia Orchestra, Andrew Davis | Grainger: | Shepherd's Hey London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite | Harty: | An Irish Symphony : The Fair-Day New Philharmonia Orchestra, Vernon Handley | Holst: | St Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2 English Chamber Orchestra, Imogen Holst | Vaughan Williams: | Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult | Warlock: | Capriol Suite London Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite |
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London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Philharmonia Orchestra, Herbert Von Karajan | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Warren-Green, conductor | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Elgar: | Introduction & Allegro for strings, Op. 47 Allegri Quartet, Sinfonia of London, John Barbirolli Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 Sinfonia of London, John Barbirolli Elegy for strings, Op. 58 New Philharmonic Orchestra, John Barbirolli Sospiri, Op. 70 New Philharmonic Orchestra, John Barbirolli | Vaughan Williams: | Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Sinfonia of London, John Barbirolli Fantasia on Greensleeves Sinfonia of London, John Barbirolli |
Allegri String Quartet, Sinfonia of London & New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli “Unforgettable!” Penguin Guide | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Bryden Thomson | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields, The New Queen's Hall Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Neville Marriner, Barry Wordsworth, Adrian Boult | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Sheila Armstrong (Soprano), John Carol Case (Baritone), Christopher Hyde-Smith (Flute) London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Chorus, Orchestra Nova, Philharmonia Orchestra,, Adrian Boult, Malcolm Sargent Jan-2002 4 star BBC Music Mag. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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