Symphonies nos. 5 & 6

Album by Ralph Vaughan Williams & Philharmonia Orchestra & Leonard Slatkin

Symphonies Nos. 5 and 6 are orchestral works by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, composed between 1938 and 1947. Symphony No. 5 is noted for its serene and pastoral character, while Symphony No. 6 is recognized for its intense and dramatic qualities, reflecting the tumultuous period during which it was composed.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 5 in D major: I. Preludio: Moderato
    10:50
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 5 in D major: II. Scherzo: Presto misterioso
    4:27
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 5 in D major: III. Romanza: Lento
    13:06
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 5 in D major: IV. Passacaglia: Moderato
    9:24
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 6 in E minor: I. Allegro
    7:41
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 6 in E minor: II. Moderato
    9:51
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 6 in E minor: III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
    5:50
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 6 in E minor: IV. Epilogue: Moderato
    10:32

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