RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872-1958): 8 Traditional English Carols, 2 Carols (First Recording), 5 Carols from The Oxford Book of Carols, 9 Carols for Male Voices (First Complete Recording).

Description: The premieres are from 1945 (Two Carols) and, the largest part of the disc, the 1941 9 Carols, commissioned for performance by British troops stationed in Iceland. Texts included. Hugh Rowlands (organ), Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea; William Vann.