Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis & Fantasia on Greensleeves
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Recordings
Top Choice
Sir John Barbirolli / Sinfonia of London
1963 Justly famous recording, beautifully recorded.Top choice (from the classic English String Music disc). He gets the atmosphere just right for these mystical, soft pieces. Has that Barbirolli warmth and humanity. An ideal recording.
Also Worth Hearing
Christopher Warren-Green / London Chamber Orchestra
1988 Lighter sound, very clear recording.The two Fantasias are done really well. A lighter sound which has its own ambiance. Very clear.