Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Sir George Clausen - Paintings.

The Tallis Fantasia came into being as the result of a commission for the Three Choirs Festival of 1910. It is based on a tune by the 16th-century English composer Thomas Tallis, which Vaughan Williams had come across while editing the English Hymnal, published in 1906.
It is played here by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Bryden Thomson.
The paintings are by the British artist Sir George Clausen.

[@Timmmmartin]

This beautiful work is one of many reasons why RVW was England's greatest 20th. century composer!

[@theavannooijen6621]

Superb!Speaks to the heart!Ralph Vaughn Williams is my absolute favorite English composer. Thanks!

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@robertcohn8858]

Thank you for setting this beautiful work to the Sir George Clausen paintings. This now becomes my favorite youtube video for 'Fantasia on a Theme'.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video Robert.

[@MrSlugny]

first and perfect for 7 on a Sunday morning

[@suzanne5781]

I just chanced upon your delightful channel! Ralph Vaughan Williams is one of my favourite composers. I love the artwork! Thank you from Australia! 🦘

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed the video Suzanne. Hope you find a few more you like.

[@malena3669]

I'm listening and it transports me away...even though I'm riding with my beloved Dark Horse!!!... Your job is a dream Mr.Harris!!!...I greet you from my field my Bighouse"...👱‍♀️🐎❗️🤝❗️....my respects to you❗️

[@davidharris2844]

Happy, as always, that you enjoyed the video Malena. Best wishes.

[@malena3669]

​@@davidharris2844 Yes, Mr. Harris...I have no words to thank you for every time I hear them and you transport me to my imagination...fantastic!!!...see you soon...a cordial greeting...Malena✨️🐎👱‍♀️❗️

[@janhalldin]

Warm greetings from Sweden David! Is so grateful for music and Paintings from you, i'ts indescribable!

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you're still enjoying the videos Jan. Hope you are keeping well.

[@dartmoordog7912]

One of my favourite pieces of music, accompanied by some works by one of our best artists. So special, thank you.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@DanDanDoe]

Possibly one of my favourite musical pieces. There is never a dull moment and it always manages to trigger something deep within my soul. As always accompanied by gorgeous paintings, by an artist I was unfamiliar with. Thank you once again.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure Daniel. Glad you're still viewing.

[@TheManOfSteel89]

Thank you David ❤ I love this artwork!

[@davidharris2844]

Me too. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@etelaampara7677]

Bellas piezas musicales, y las imágenes buenísimas. Gracias.

[@davidharris2844]

Placer, me alegro de que hayas disfrutado del video Etela.

[@alancumming6407]

We used part of this, (with appropriate permissions), as background music to the opening narrative of a film we made about our local Territorial Battalion and the Gallipoli Campaign. It is such a beautifully observed piece of music and set the tone very very well.

[@joer5627]

Well done Sir! Thank you

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video Joe.

[@SolveEtCoagula93]

Beautiful music - wonderful paintings. Absolutely mesmerising. Thank you for your work.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it Neil.

[@philipgillibrand832]

David you’ve done it again with the perfect match of music and pictures. One of the early ones used on the CD cover of RVW early chamber music including his wonderful piano quintet. The very soul of Englishness. Thank you so much and as one of your subscribers so rightly says, perfect for Sunday morning reflections....before Church.

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed it Philip. I've used Sir George Clausen's paintings to accompany other pieces by Vaughan Williams - obviously this is a subjective choice, but they seem to suit to my way of thinking.

[@maryannruprecht2200]

“It is church” ...transcends the “everyday”...😇

[@yaninahernandez1350]

SUBLIME ❤️ Thanks for sharing with US , dear David . Hugs 💞

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it Yanina. Best wishes.

[@carlossilveira-hs6hw]

Muy lindo video sr gracias desde argentina.saludos

[@davidharris2844]

Un placer, me alegro de que lo hayas disfrutado Carlos.

[@desallen2174]

Thank you David. A great combination of pastoral paintings and RVW's music.

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed it Des. I'm rather keen on Sir George Clausen's paintings, as you might have guessed from my use of them in other uploads. Hope you are keeping well.

[@hedgehog5001]

Thank you David. Beautiful as always.

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed it Lee. Hope all goes well.

[@hedgehog5001]

David, If you ever find yourself in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District, let me know and call in for a cup of tea or a cold beer, you'd be most welcome. Kindest regards Lee.

[@davidharris2844]

That's a kind offer Lee, I might well take you up on it if I'm ever in your part of the world. Best wishes, David

[@m.barrera7273]

Gorgeous music!

[@codaish]

This piece definitely feels ahead of its time. it has a true cinematic feeling to it. I would do anything to hear it performed live someday. thank you as always for the upload!!

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed it Aisling. As you say, it does have a modernish feel, but it's still distinctively Vaughan Williams.

[@elsaalvarez3226]

😊❤

[@rainicascadia5514]

Thank you David! So very beautiful! And wonderful to see you post 💗

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed it Raini. Hope all is well with you.

[@stephenthestoryteller3139]

Ahh 😌 Lovely

[@malena3669]

GOOD DAY MR. HARRIS...finally Friday and weekend, for a well-deserved break from work.Here I am listening with joy and satisfaction to this Divine music, which was part of the entrance of the famous movie: BEN-HUR, an important part, this genius of V.Williams"Teacher!*.How are you David!!I am very well, going to another autumn wedding, of some close friends, I am leaving! and listening to your beautiful presentation!...thank you David!..I send you greetings and have a very good weekend!!!💕👱‍♀️🕶🍂🍃🏍🎧🚘🎵👌👍😀❗️See You🏍👱‍♀️🕶🎧❗️MAGNIFICENT JOB""

[@davidharris2844]

Hi Malena, I didn't realise the music was used in Ben Hur. You learn something new every day, as the saying goes. Hope all is well with you and yours, and that you enjoy your weekend. Best wishes.

[@hellie_el]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@JanHalldin-zz8ip]

Warm, very thanks David!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed it Jan. Best wishes.

[@wlj344]

Look at the back breaking work agricultural labourers endured and think how this relates to the music.

[@DavidMcCall-d5j]

Another version of the Tallis Fantasia...not that you can have too many!

[@lesleykay]

4:37 beautiful illustrations and English Music

[@wlj344]

Look at the back breaking work agricultural labourers had to endure and think how this relates to the music being played.

[@imad87]

كم هذا عظيم كمية الاحاسيس لا توصف ... أتوق للذهاب لتلك المناطق ... كيف حالك يا ديفيد ؟

[@davidharris2844]

سعيد لأنك استمتعت به عماد ، السير جورج كلوسن هو أحد الفنانين المفضلين لدي. آمل أن تكون على ما يرام.

[@imad87]

انا من سوريا و سوريا كلها ليست على ما يرام ... ولكني اخرج من واقعي المأساوي بالاستماع الى الموسيقا ....

[@davidharris2844]

تعاطفي معك يا عماد. نحن، هنا في بريطانيا، لا ندرك دائما كم نحن محظوظون.

[@imad87]

@@davidharris2844 أمنيتي لكم بأن تبقوا في صحة جيدة و سعادة وافرة .........

[@maegpye]

I love this piece and have listened to it many times on the Master and Commander movie soundtrack.

[@hhshdhshgilbreth6464]

Tragic sound - like the Aftermath of Stalingrad or some other tragic event.