Vaughan Williams is famous for his wistful, pastoral themes and his use of English folksong, but Donald Macleod reveals a composerwho penetrated the British psyche far more deeply. He begins his survey of the symphonies by looking at the enormous range of a composer who continued to surprise both his critics and supporters throughout his life.
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andrew Davis
A Sea Symphony (Symphony No 1)
(Scherzo) London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, conductor Bernard Haitink Symphony No 8 London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andre Previn Producer Chris Taylor See BBC Orchestras 2pm