O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams (2007)
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This in-depth, feature length documentary explores the controversial life of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Often dismissed as a happy folk hero, Williams was in fact often frustrated and unhappy with both his small town life and his obligations to care for his invalid wife. Exploring both his musical and personal legacy, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the artist. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Tony Palmer
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams
This in-depth, feature length documentary explores the controversial life of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Often dismissed as a happy folk hero, Williams was in fact often frustrated and unhappy with both his small town life and his obligations to care for his invalid wife. Exploring both his musical and personal legacy, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the artist. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 148 mins
Complete Cast of O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams
- The National Orchestra of Hungarian Radio
- Adrian Boult
- The Archbishop of Canterbury
- The BBC Chorus
- Anna Stéphany
- Joan Rodgers
- Eliza Carthy
- English Chamber Orchestra
- Gloucester Cathedral Choir
- Neil Tennant
- Mark-Anthony Turnage
- Roy Douglas
- Lady Barbirolli
- Imogen Holst
- Lord Armstrong
- Milo Keynes
- Brian Kay
- Jerrold Northrop Moore
- Jill Balcon
- John Noble
- Barbara Dickson
- Hugh Cobbe
- The National Youth Orchestra
- Nicola Benedetti
- Jordi Savall
- Stephen Jackson - Chorus Master
- Simon Keenlyside
- Martin Carthy
- Harrison Birtwistle
- London Philharmonic Orchestra
- John Adams
- Richard Thompson
- Michael Kennedy
- David Willcocks
- Kiffer Finzi
- Michael Tippett
- Bill Llewellyn
- Andre Previn
- Stephen Johnson
- Hervey Fisher
- John Amis
- Thomas Allen
- Sarah Walker
- Ursula Vaughan Williams
- Director(s):
- Tony Palmer
- Categories:
- Documentary
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