RichardFeynmanRules: Yes, he does (rule, that is) and I concur that this performance has never been surpassed, even by Mr. Marriner himself (he recorded it at least 2 other times with the ASMF)
@@kodalycat906 Thanks! (Feynman is a hero of mine, obviously!) I've heard those other recordings, but this 1972 is simply the best, and even after nearly 50 years since I first heard it, I've never heard anything that makes my heart soar like this recording.
Sir Neville Mariner, presenting Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis. A salute to Williams’ love affair with the strings. This is perhaps the most moving trifecta of the classical world ( imo). Am humbled to have been alive to hear it! !!!
I remember this record (pre-CD) in my Mum and Dad's record cabinet. THE version in my opinion - and it did indeed bring my dear Mum to tears. Now she's looking down on us from her rest, high in the Malvern Hills near our home. Ironically, Sir Edward Elgar lies less than a mile away looking out towards the same panoramic view of our beloved Worcestershire. Simply stunning!
I have this CD myself. Because this music is so beautiful I just couldn't resist sharing ! ! ! This is, in my opinion, one of the best versions I've heard of this piece. What more can I say ? ? ? It is absolutely mindblowing ! ! ! Enjoy !
This piece, and this performance of it, are both so deeply beautiful. I only listen to it every once in a while; each time I do I find myself swept away by it and brought to tears. Exquisite.
For me, this piece, profoundly elegiac, is evocative of the many layered knowings, feelings, and sufferings of all the generations, even to the Paleolithic.
A friend lent me the very this very album, years ago, very many years ago now; it is, by far, the best interpretation: beautiful and heavenly sublime. Thanks for posting.
12:14.. has ALWAYS been my favorite part of this piece. The viola and violin duet. When I was a kid I transposed the viola part for Clarinet (my instrument) and would play along... beautiful beautiful beautiful
If Beethoven was alive he would be pissed this music was written. I can hear him "if didn't die I could have wrote such perfect music" a labyrinth of perfection. Melody never stood a chance. Beauty and want for more.
Sir NviL Marinr, one of Britain's all time bst and Vaughan WiLiams wrot it prfctLy for a BBC hstory documntary by wth Amanda Vickery, Btany Hughes, Lucy WorsLy, Suzana Lipscomb
This and The Lark Ascending remind me of seeing The Malvern Hills , May Hill when travelling through Herefordshire & Worcestershire and seeing the countryside. The Tories are determined to destroy the beauty of our countryside and we could be lamenting its loss while listening to these lovely pieces of music . I am not an extinction rebellion member, but am really concerned what will happen to our rural landscape. We seem to be heading back to the 19th century.
THIRD MODE MELODY is the third of nine tunes Thomas Tallis composed for Matthew Parker's The Whole Psalter. Many may know the tune from Ralph Vaughan Williams's orchestral work "Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis." The "third mode" is the Phrygian mode, and THIRD MODE MELODY is one of the few tunes in that mode…
Over many years, I've never heard a better performance than this one. It is sublime. Thank you for posting! ♡♡♡
Truer words were never spoken!
I must agree with you.
RichardFeynmanRules: Yes, he does (rule, that is) and I concur that this performance has never been surpassed, even by Mr. Marriner himself (he recorded it at least 2 other times with the ASMF)
@@kodalycat906 Thanks! (Feynman is a hero of mine, obviously!) I've heard those other recordings, but this 1972 is simply the best, and even after nearly 50 years since I first heard it, I've never heard anything that makes my heart soar like this recording.
Sir Neville Mariner, presenting Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis. A salute to Williams’ love affair with the strings. This is perhaps the most moving trifecta of the classical world ( imo). Am humbled to have been alive to hear it! !!!
I remember this record (pre-CD) in my Mum and Dad's record cabinet. THE version in my opinion - and it did indeed bring my dear Mum to tears. Now she's looking down on us from her rest, high in the Malvern Hills near our home. Ironically, Sir Edward Elgar lies less than a mile away looking out towards the same panoramic view of our beloved Worcestershire. Simply stunning!
Feels good man!
It is a wonderful work from beginning to end.
First performance i ever heard by Vaughan Williams and still by favourite by far. Marriner wa
s made for this piece.
This piece of music is so vitally English and such a joy to listen to. Thank you Ralph for rediscovering our English sound.
RIP Sir Neville Marriner. Thank you for this, and many other, wonderful recordings. This is the definitive recording of this piece.....
Classical music doesn't get better than this. Beethoven would smile have a beer and be outraged he didn't do this music.
I'd want to see that! LOL
I discovered Vaughan Williams with the movie Far side of the world with Russel crow , i bought the record the next week ,it's so a great music .
I have this CD myself. Because this music is so beautiful I just couldn't resist sharing ! ! ! This is, in my opinion, one of the best versions I've heard of this piece. What more can I say ? ? ? It is absolutely mindblowing ! ! ! Enjoy !
You are so right there, stunning piece of music.
My introduction to Vaughan Williams way back in college--yes, still the best.
This piece, and this performance of it, are both so deeply beautiful. I only listen to it every once in a while; each time I do I find myself swept away by it and brought to tears. Exquisite.
this is the best version ever, drives me to tears. Big moving chords
Favorite version of all time! Thank you for posting it! ❤️
For me, this piece, profoundly elegiac, is evocative of the many layered knowings, feelings, and sufferings of all the generations, even to the Paleolithic.
I first heard this on my car radio and was transported to another place in time. This music moves me so much because of its beauty and feeling.
Okay, this is epic
Superb !
A friend lent me the very this very album, years ago, very many years ago now; it is, by far, the best interpretation: beautiful and heavenly sublime. Thanks for posting.
i totally adore this piece of music ....it evokes the true the beautiful green England I believe in
Enjoy it before there's a mosque in every village.
Definitely the best version.
This entire album is wonderful - a joy from beginning to end. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
12:14.. has ALWAYS been my favorite part of this piece. The viola and violin duet. When I was a kid I transposed the viola part for Clarinet (my instrument) and would play along... beautiful beautiful beautiful
By far the best performance
I have listened to many versions and this is "the one" for me, outstanding, just got it so right!
This never fails to give me chills.
I have this exact performance on vinyl. It's one of my favorite records.
..So very much indeed..like part of " one of the old classic epic movie soundtracks" ...
My favorite version, too.
My favourite version too.
Sublime
THIS TRACK ABOUT ME 🤍
Maravillosa
If Beethoven was alive he would be pissed this music was written. I can hear him "if didn't die I could have wrote such perfect music" a labyrinth of perfection. Melody never stood a chance. Beauty and want for more.
Sir NviL Marinr, one of Britain's all time bst and Vaughan WiLiams wrot it prfctLy for a BBC hstory documntary by wth Amanda Vickery, Btany Hughes, Lucy WorsLy, Suzana Lipscomb
This and The Lark Ascending remind me of seeing The Malvern Hills , May Hill when travelling through Herefordshire & Worcestershire and seeing the countryside.
The Tories are determined to destroy the beauty of our countryside and we could be lamenting its loss while listening to these lovely pieces of music . I am not an extinction rebellion member, but am really concerned what will happen to our rural landscape. We seem to be heading back to the 19th century.
At 90 Sir Nev is still going strong.
Which piece by Thomas Tallis is this from?
THIRD MODE MELODY is the third of nine tunes Thomas Tallis composed for Matthew Parker's The Whole Psalter. Many may know the tune from Ralph Vaughan Williams's orchestral work "Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis." The "third mode" is the Phrygian mode, and THIRD MODE MELODY is one of the few tunes in that mode…
Thanks you
Just the right tempo, the others are far too fast.
Most of the versions on here are slower.