RVW: A biography of Ralph Vaughan Williams

This revealing book is written by Ursula Vaughan Williams, the composer's second wife and companion for the last 20 years of his life. There is a wealth of description not only about Vaughan Williams but also about his close friends and the musical world of his time.The composer's early years are well documented too.

The Works of Ralph Vaughan Williams (Clarendon Paperbacks)

This book gives an authoritative account of the musical life of Vaughan Williams in the context of music in England during his lifetime.All of his major works are described in chronological order, their main features and their structure, often with musical quotations.