Composer

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Ralph Vaughan Williams

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

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8:56

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Ralph Vaughan Williams composed "Studies in English Folk Song (6)" in 1909. The piece premiered on March 5, 1913, at the Aeolian Hall in London. The composition consists of six movements, each based on a different English folk song. The first movement, "Adagio," is based on the song "Lovely on the Water." It features a slow, mournful melody played by the viola and cello, accompanied by the piano. The second movement, "Andante sostenuto," is based on the song "Spurn Point." It begins with a gentle, flowing melody played by the piano, which is then taken up by the violin and cello. The third movement, "Larghetto," is based on the song "She Borrowed Some of Her Mother's Gold." It features a slow, lyrical melody played by the violin, accompanied by the piano. The fourth movement, "Lento," is based on the song "The Lady and the Dragoon." It begins with a mournful melody played by the cello, which is then taken up by the violin and viola. The fifth movement, "Andante tranquillo," is based on the song "As I Walked Over London Bridge." It features a gentle, flowing melody played by the piano, which is then taken up by the violin and cello. The final movement, "Allegro vivace," is based on the song "The Cuckoo." It is a lively, energetic piece featuring a fast, playful melody played by all three instruments. Overall, "Studies in English Folk Song (6)" is a beautiful and evocative composition that showcases Vaughan Williams' skill at incorporating traditional folk melodies into classical music. The piece is characterized by its lyrical melodies, gentle harmonies, and subtle shifts in mood and tempo.

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