A Sea Symphony

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Vaughan Williams' first symphony was composed between 1903 and 1909, with text from American poet Walt Whitman's. 'Leaves of Grass'. One of the mightiest openings to any symphony; the chorus exclaims "Behold the Sea Itself!" and crashes over you like a giant wave that settles on the high adventure of an ocean voyage. Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Performers: BBC Symphony Chorus Performer: Elizabeth Llewellyn (Soprano) Performer: Marcus Farnsworth (Baritone) Conductor: Martyn Brabbins Recording date: 13 October 2017 Date of broadcast: 16 October 2017