Ralph Vaughan Williams
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/ˌreɪf vɔːn ˈwɪljəmz/
- (1872-1958) a popular English composer. He was influenced mainly by traditional English music, especially of the Tudor period, and his work often suggests English life and traditions and the English countryside. His best-known short pieces include Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (1910) and The Lark Ascending (1914). He also wrote several works for orchestra, as well as songs, operas and film music. He was made a member of the Order of Merit in 1935.
拉尔夫·沃恩·威廉姆斯（Ralph Vaughan Williams）（1872-1958）是一位流行的英国作曲家。他主要受到传统英语音乐的影响，尤其是在都铎王朝时期，他的作品经常暗示着英国人的生活和传统以及英国乡村。他最著名的短片包括托马斯·塔利斯（Thomas Tallis）创作的《幻想曲》（Fantasia on the Theme）（1910年）和《云雀升腾》（The Lark Ascending，1914年）。他还为乐团创作了几部作品，以及歌曲，歌剧和电影音乐。1935年，他被授予优异勋章。