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.
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Date of birth | 12 October 1872
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Place of birth | Down Ampney, Gloucestershire
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Date of death | 26 August 1958
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Age | 85 (age at death)
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Ralph Vaughan Williams is known for his role in the film The Lost King (2022) as arranger: "King's Lynn".
He is also known for his role in the film Martyrs Lane (2021) as arranger: "Lasst Uns Erfreuen".
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