Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English (2018)
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.
Director: Alastair Laurence
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: November 17, 2018
Cast
- Amanda Vickery - Presenter
- Tom Service - Presenter
Editing: Paul Binns
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alastair Laurence
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English stars Amanda Vickery, Tom Service.
- How long is Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English?
- Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English?
- Holst and Vaughan Williams: Making Music English is a Documentary, Music film.