Just watched this fascinating programme. A composer I knew nothing of (although I recognised some pieces).His passions for the ladies,2 in particular, his non sexual,(in the main) marriage and his sexual long term affair were shown to have influenced his music.
From what I heard further investigation is required.

Dear Howard,

Did you record it?

I have no tele, so such progs pass me by, but it would be fascinating to see if there is some motivation in the music. A lot of it does not really have the involvement of Elgar or Walton for me, and I am curious, because I always felt there was some "extra-musical" key which might explain a way into VW's music for me. Such an exploration might explain a few things indeed ...

ATB from George

My classical knowledge is weak as I know little of Walton. I have some Elgar though.
I'll record the programme again, contact me via e-mail (in my profile).
Howard

Wilco!

As an alternative,if your computer is up to it is BBC iPlayer and "Watch Again".

Howard

I thought it was a very good prgramme - has got me delving throught the RVW CD's again!

O Thou Transcendent - The Life Of Ralph Vaughan Williams [2007]: Tony Palmer: DVD.

This is a very comprehensive overview of ralph

watching this cost me a fortune in updating the RVW collection

Mike