Vaughan Williams, Ralph. (1872–1958). Toward the Unknown Region – Vocal score once belonging to the composer's sister. London et al.: Breitkopf & Härtel. [1907]. First Edition.
Staple-bound octavo in original decorative blue wrappers. [ii], 27 pp. Lithograph. PN 25791. Initials "MJVW" [Margaret Jane Vaughan Williams] penciled to head of upper wrapper. 11 x 7.75 inches [27.5 x 19.2 cm]. Lower wrapper torn and creased; spine somewhat frayed; else in very good condition. From the library of critic Michael Kennedy (1926–2014), who was a close friend of the composer and became his biographer in 1964.
Setting of a poem by Walt Whitman for chorus and orchestra. Margaret Jane Vaughan Williams (1870–1931) was the composer's sister. In 1905 she founded the Leith Music Festival, whose conductor was Ralph from its inception to 1953.
Vaughan Williams, Ralph. (1872–1958). Toward the Unknown Region – Vocal score once belonging to the composer's sister. London et al.: Breitkopf & Härtel. [1907]. First Edition.
Staple-bound octavo in original decorative blue wrappers. [ii], 27 pp. Lithograph. PN 25791. Initials "MJVW" [Margaret Jane Vaughan Williams] penciled to head of upper wrapper. 11 x 7.75 inches [27.5 x 19.2 cm]. Lower wrapper torn and creased; spine somewhat frayed; else in very good condition. From the library of critic Michael Kennedy (1926–2014), who was a close friend of the composer and became his biographer in 1964.
Setting of a poem by Walt Whitman for chorus and orchestra. Margaret Jane Vaughan Williams (1870–1931) was the composer's sister. In 1905 she founded the Leith Music Festival, whose conductor was Ralph from its inception to 1953.