Vaughan Williams
Symphony No. 5 (Romanza)
"A profound, glowing meditation providing a beacon of peace during wartime."
Archival Record & Lore
Premiered in 1943 in London while the city was still enduring bombing raids, this symphony completely rejected the violence of the era. The Romanza movement is a lush, transcendent prayer for peace, heavily inspired by his opera The Pilgrim's Progress.
Era
Modern
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Soothing
Ethereal