Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

This page lists all recordings of Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony', by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock.

Vaughan Williams’ third symphony is not ‘pastoral’ in the same sense as Beethoven’s Sixth; it is instead an encapsulation of his experiences in the First World War, when he served in the ambulance unit.

However the work is not full of military marches and martial drums, but instead looks beyond the war to a more contemplative and transcendent kind of elegy.

The emotional core of the symphony is its third movement, the climax of which, according to Michael Kennedy, seems to represent the composer’s reaction to the loss of his friends before and during the war.

The last movement begins and ends with a wordless song by a solo soprano, leading the music up to an other-worldly plane.

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Vaughan Williams: Norfolk Rhapsody No. 2, etc.

Vaughan Williams:

Norfolk Rhapsody No. 2

(premiere recording, completed by Stephen Hogger)

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

The Running Set

Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1

Rebecca Evans (soprano)

London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hickox

Building a Library

First Choice - May 2005

Chandos - CHAN10001

(CD)

$16.99

In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day.

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony', etc.

Vaughan Williams:

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Symphony No. 4 in F minor

English Folk Song Suite

Alison Barlow

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley

Building a Library

Budget Choice - May 2005

EMI Classics for Pleasure - 5753102

(CD)

$7.99

In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day.

Vaughan Williams: Norfolk Rhapsody No. 2, etc.

Vaughan Williams:

Norfolk Rhapsody No. 2

Premiere Recording

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Rebecca Evans (soprano)

The Running Set

Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1

London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hickox

Format:

Hybrid Multi-channel

Chandos - CHSA5002

(SACD)

$17.49

Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days.

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies

Vaughan Williams:

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Symphony No. 4 in F minor

Symphony No. 5 in D major

Symphony No. 6 in E minor

André Previn

RCA - 74321886802

(CD - 2 discs)

$14.49

Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days.

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony', etc.

Vaughan Williams:

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Oboe Concerto in A minor

Yvonne Kenny (soprano), David Theodore (oboe),

London Symphony Orchestra, Bryden Thomson

Chandos - CHAN8594

(CD)

$16.99

Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days.

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

New Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult

EMI British Composers - 7640182

(CD)

$7.99

Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days.

Vaughan Williams - Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6

Vaughan Williams - Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6

Vaughan Williams:

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Symphony No. 6 in E minor

Brendan O'Brien (violin) & Patricia Rozario (soprano)

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

"Kees Bakels's tranquil Pastoral (No. 3) has beautifully sustained tension and brings lovely playing from soloists in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra" Classic CD

Naxos - 8550733

(CD)

$6.99

Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days.

British Music Collection - Vaughan Williams Symphonies

British Music Collection - Vaughan Williams Symphonies

Vaughan Williams:

Symphony No. 7 'Sinfonia antartica'

Margaret Ritchie (soprano), John Gielgud (speaker), London Philharmonic Choir

Symphony No. 4 in F minor

Symphony No. 1 'A Sea Symphony'

Isobel Baillie (soprano), John Cameron (baritone), London Philharmonic Choir

Symphony No. 2 'A London Symphony'

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Margaret Ritchie (soprano)

Symphony No. 5 in D major

Symphony No. 6 in E minor

Symphony No. 8 in D minor

Symphony No. 9 in E minor

London Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult

(some symphonies recorded in mono)

Penguin Guide

Rosette Winner

Building a Library

Historic Choice - May 2005

Up to 40% off Box Sets

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Decca British Music Collection - 4732412

(CD - 5 discs)

Normally: $37.49

Special: $22.49

In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day.

Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies

Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies

Vaughan Williams:

Symphony No. 1 'A Sea Symphony'

for soprano, baritone, chorus and orchestra

Symphony No. 2 'A London Symphony'

Symphony No. 8 in D minor

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Symphony No. 4 in F minor

Symphony No. 5 in D major

Symphony No. 6 in E minor

Symphony No. 7 'Sinfonia antartica'

Symphony No. 9 in E minor

Yvonne Kenny (soprano), Catherine Bott (soprano), Brian Rayner Cook (baritone), Roderick Elms (organ)

London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Bryden Thomson

Building a Library

Mid-Price Choice - April 2003

Up to 40% off Box Sets

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Chandos - CHAN9087

(CD - 5 discs)

Normally: $71.49

Special: $53.61

In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day.

Vaughan Williams - Complete Symphonies

Vaughan Williams - Complete Symphonies

Vaughan Williams:

Symphony No. 1 'A Sea Symphony'

Joan Rodgers (soprano) & Christopher Maltman (baritone)

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Paul Daniel

Symphony No. 2 'A London Symphony'

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

The Wasps Overture

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

Symphony No. 3 'A Pastoral Symphony'

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

Symphony No. 6 in E minor

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

Symphony No. 4 in F minor

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Paul Daniel

Paul Silverthorne (viola)

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Paul Daniel

Symphony No. 5 in D major

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

Symphony No. 9 in E minor

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

Symphony No. 7 'Sinfonia antartica'

Lynda Russell (soprano)

Ladies of the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

Symphony No. 8 in D minor

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

Movement superscriptions for Sinfonia antartica

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kees Bakels

Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1

Paul Silverthorne (viola)

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Paul Daniel

6 CD's for price of 4

Up to 40% off Box Sets

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Naxos - 8506017

(CD - 6 discs)

Normally: $25.49

Special: $17.84

In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day.

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