The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Ralph Vaughan Williams song discovered in London archives after 126 years

A previously unknown Ralph Vaughan Williams song titled "Before the Mirror" was discovered in London's Morley College archives this week. The piece, setting a Swinburne poem inspired by a Whistler painting, was written in 1897 and reveals surprising tonal adventure. The find highlights how many works by overlooked composers, particularly women, may still languish in undiscovered archives worldwide.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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