A series of six programmes illustrating the composer's approach to his art as revealed through one of his major works. Introduced by Andrew FauIds
Vaughan Williams was occupied with Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress for nearly half a century. His opera on the subject was finally performed in 1951. 'They don't like it, and perhaps they never will like it, because it's not like the operas they're used to. But it's the sort of opera I wanted to write, and there it is.' With MARK DIGNAM as Vaughan Williams
Written by MICHAEL KENNEDY
Musical excerpts from a forthcoming recording of the completed opera, by permission of EMI Ltd
Producer STANLEY WILLIAMSON (from Manchester)