Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958), born in the late 19th century to the middle of 20th century, was an England composer. He is also a collector of England folk songs. He respects the Narionalism and advocates the local music of England. He composed many kinds of music which are vocal, chorus, chamber, symphony, and incidental music of movies. He is one of the important composer of England.

This study will explore Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Six Studies in English Folksong”. The interpretation is different from strings and woodwinds though the composition was arranged from cello version. The author deeply studied and analysised Ralph Vaughan Williams' music style and characters through the background of composition and the style of the period.

Ya-Hsin Chen Graduation Recital

Program

Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868): Introduction, Theme and Variations

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971): Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo

Luigi Bassi (1833-1871): Gran Duetto Concertato sopra motivi dell’opera La

Sonnambula

York Bowen (1884-1961): Clarinet Sonata, op. 109

George Gershwin (1897-1938): Rhapsody in Blue