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1996. Belart (Polygram), 1996. CD Size. 5 CD's. Original Hardcover Box. Besides some very minor signs of foxing to the inside of the box, this rare set of 5 CD's with 8 Symphonies by Vaughan Williams is in excellent condition. Ralph Vaughan Williams OM (12 October 1872 – 26 August 1958) was an English composer. His works include operas, ballets, chamber music, secular and religious vocal pieces and orchestral compositions including nine symphonies, written over sixty years. Strongly influenced by Tudor music and English folk-song, his output marked a decisive break in British music from its German-dominated style of the 19th century. Vaughan Williams was born to a well-to-do family with strong moral views and a progressive social life. Throughout his life he sought to be of service to his fellow citizens, and believed in making music as available as possible to everybody. He wrote many works for amateur and student performance. He was musically a late developer, not finding his true voice until his… Read More