In case you haven’t heard…

Today is the birthday of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). We wend our way to WWFM next to celebrate this bear-like, somewhat slovenly man, who, with his friend Gustav Holst, spearheaded the movement to establish a distinctly English sound in music. We’ll hear Vaughan Williams’ “English Folk Song Suite,” followed by Holst’s “Somerset Rhapsody.” The two share a common ancestry – as will be immediately recognized.

Cows and Tudors loom large today as we honor Vaughan Williams, from 4 to 7 p.m. EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and at wwfm.org.

Best buds Gustav Holst (left) and RVW