A London Symphony (Symphony No.2) (Vaughan Williams, Ralph)

This work has been identified as being in the public domain in Canada and the United States, as well as countries where the copyright term is life+50 years. However, this work is not in the public domain in countries where the copyright term is life+70 years (including all EU countries), unless an exception (such as the rule of the shorter term) applies. Works still protected by copyright can only be used with the permission of the copyright holder. See public domain for details.
This work may not be in the public domain in all countries. Please check the copyright laws of your country.

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
Composition Year 1913-14 A, 1918-20 B, 1933 C
Genre Categories Symphonies; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 1. Lento - Allegro resoluto
#91887 - 19.95MB - 21:47 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/29 - 4752×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

MP3 file (audio)
Carolus (2011/2/2)

 2. Lento
#91888 - 12.30MB - 13:26 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/29 - 2312×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

MP3 file (audio)
Carolus (2011/2/2)

 3. Scherzo (Nocturne)
#91889 - 9.60MB - 10:29 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/29 - 1898×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

MP3 file (audio)
Carolus (2011/2/2)

 4. Finale: Andante con moto - Maestoso alla marcia - Lento - Epilogue
#91890 - 15.70MB - 17:08 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/29 - 1897×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

MP3 file (audio)
Carolus (2011/2/2)

Performer Pages University of Chicago Orchestra (orchestra)
Barbara Schubert (conductor)
Publisher Info. Chicago: University of Chicago Orchestra
Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives 3.0 - Non-PD EU [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Performed 4 December 2010, Mandel Hall. From archive.org.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 I. Lento - Allegro resoluto
#733431 - 16.90MB - 13:20 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/29 - 11×⇩ - MP3 - Ottaviano

MP3 file (audio)
Ottaviano (2021/9/21)

 II. Lento
#733432 - 14.05MB - 11:06 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/29 - 9×⇩ - MP3 - Ottaviano

MP3 file (audio)
Ottaviano (2021/9/21)

 III. Scherzo (Nocturne)
#733433 - 9.24MB - 7:01 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/29 - 5×⇩ - MP3 - Ottaviano

MP3 file (audio)
Ottaviano (2021/9/21)

 IV. Finale. Andante con moto - Maestoso alla marcia - Lento - Epilogue
#733434 - 15.71MB - 12:28 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/64/29 - 5×⇩ - MP3 - Ottaviano

MP3 file (audio)
Ottaviano (2021/9/21)

Performer Pages London Philharmonic (orchestra)
Adrian Boult (conductor)
Publisher Info. London Records, 1953. CM 9052.
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD US, Non-PD EU [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Source: archive.org. Publication information: Discogs (master), Discogs (release).
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.
TN-PMLP60779-01.01. RVaughanWilliams - BoultLPO - A London Symphony (Revised Version) First Movement Lento - Allegro Risoluto-9868.jpg

Naxos

Javascript not enabled.

Sheet Music

Scores

Version B (1920)

 Complete Score
#954373 - 58.97MB, 197 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 20×⇩ - Alaric

PDF scanned by Unknown
Alaric (2025/2/6)

Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, n.d.(1920). Plate S. & B. 2230.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1996). Catalog A8115
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD EU [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Version C (1933)

 Complete Score
#60153 - 22.46MB, 192 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/29 - 11731×⇩ - Daphnis

PDF scanned by Unknown
Daphnis (2010/3/28)

Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, n.d.(1920). Plate S. & B. 2230.
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD EU [tag/del]
Misc. Notes While the score reflects Version C, the orchestra parts reflect Version B. The 1920 score was issued with the notice "Copyright in USA by Ralph Vaughan Williams", as was the revised score issued sometime between 1934 and 1936.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Parts

Version B (1920)

 Flutes 1, 2, 2*, 3 (2 and 3 also Piccolo)
#27567 - 4.03MB, 47 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 2355×⇩ - Romanov76110

PDF scanned by Unknown
Romanov76110 (2009/1/31)

⇒ 13 more: Oboes 1, 2, English Horn • Clarinets 1, 2 (B♭, A), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoons 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horns 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpets 1, 2 (F), Cornets 1, 2 (B♭), / Trumpets/Cornets 1, 2 (B♭*) • Trombones 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Sleighbells/Triangle/Snare Drum/Tam-Tam, / Snare Drum, Glockenspiel • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboes 1, 2, English Horn
#27568 - 3.01MB, 38 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 2027×⇩ - Romanov76110

PDF scanned by Unknown
Romanov76110 (2009/1/31)

 Clarinets 1, 2 (B♭, A), Bass Clarinet (B♭)
#27569 - 3.69MB, 44 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 1996×⇩ - Romanov76110

PDF scanned by Unknown
Romanov76110 (2009/1/31)

 Bassoons 1, 2, Contrabassoon
#27570 - 3.28MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 1613×⇩ - Romanov76110

PDF scanned by Unknown
Romanov76110 (2009/1/31)

 Horns 1, 2, 3, 4 (F)
#27571 - 4.02MB, 51 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 2072×⇩ - Romanov76110

PDF scanned by Unknown
Romanov76110 (2009/1/31)

 Trumpets 1, 2 (F), Cornets 1, 2 (B♭),
Trumpets/Cornets 1, 2 (B♭*)
#27572 - 4.19MB, 51 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 2467×⇩ - Romanov76110

PDF scanned by Unknown
Romanov76110 (2009/1/31)

 Trombones 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#27573 - 2.68MB, 32 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 2310×⇩ - Romanov76110

PDF scanned by Unknown
Romanov76110 (2009/1/31)

 Timpani, Sleighbells/Triangle/Snare Drum/Tam-Tam,
Snare Drum, Glockenspiel
#57689 - 2.41MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 1706×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2010/2/28)

 Harp
#57690 - 1.34MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 1308×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2010/2/28)

 Violins I
#57691 - 1.79MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 2523×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2010/2/28)

 Violins II
#57692 - 1.80MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 1698×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2010/2/28)

 Violas
#57693 - 2.18MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 1811×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2010/2/28)

 Cellos
#27933 - 2.08MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 1794×⇩ - Generoso

PDF scanned by Unknown
Generoso (2009/2/6)

 Basses
#57694 - 1.66MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/29 - 1400×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2010/2/28)

Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, n.d.(1920).
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1996). Catalog A8115
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD EU [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
* The parts marked with a star are optional parts; specifically, the work may be performed without Flute 3, Bass clarinet, Contrabassoon, and with only 2 trumpets or cornets, and Oboe 2 alternating with English horn. By making various cuts in the second and fourth movements, these B parts can be used to perform C
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Arrangements and Transcriptions

Lento (No.2)

For Organ (Ley)

 Complete Score
#392371 - 2.49MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/33 - 275×⇩ - David Campbell

PDF scanned by David Campbell
David Campbell (2015/9/9)

Arranger Henry Ley (1887–1962)
Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, 1922. Plate S.& B. 2368.
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD EU [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Javascript is required to submit files.

General Information

Work Title A London Symphony
Alternative. Title Symphony No.2
Name Translations Symphonie nº 2 de Vaughan Williams; ロンドン交響曲 (ヴォーン・ウィリアムズ); 교향곡 2번; Londona Simfonio; سمفونية لندن; Sinfonía n.º 2; Giao hưởng London; Symffoni Llundain
Name Aliases Symphony No. 2 in G major; Simfonia núm. 2 (Vaughan Williams); 交響曲第2番 (ヴォーン・ウィリアムズ); Simfonio Numero 2; Sinfonia n. 2; Sinfonía n.° 2 en sol mayor; Sinfonía de Londres
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 181040603; LCCN: n82040733; GND: 300164777; BNF: 13920512x; NLA: 35513209
Composer Vaughan Williams, Ralph
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IRV 41
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Lento - Allegro resoluto
  2. Lento
  3. Scherzo (Nocturne)
  4. Finale. Andante con moto - Maestoso alla marcia - Lento - Epilogue
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1913-14 A, 1918-20 B, 1933 C
First Performance. 1914-03-27 in London, Queen's Hall (Version A)
Queen's Hall Orchestra, Geoffrey Toye (conductor)

1920-05-04 in London (Version B)

London Symphony (orchestra), Albert Coates (conductor)

1934-02-22 in London, Queen's Hall (Version C)

London Philharmonic (orchestra), Thomas Beecham (conductor)
First Publication. 1920 - B, 1936 - version C
Dedication George Butterworth (1885–1916)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 45 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail 3d2, 2+1, 2+1, 2+1 - 4, 2+2, 3, 1, tmp, 3prc, 2hp, strs
3 flutes (2nd and 3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn,
2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 cornets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, snare drum, triangle, bass drum, cymbals, glockenspiel, 2 harps, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information Version A was not published. Additional details on revisions, performances and publication.

Navigation etc.

Symphonies by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Retrieved from "http://imslp.org/index.php?title=A_London_Symphony_(Symphony_No.2)_(Vaughan_Williams,_Ralph)&oldid=4404054"