Vaughan Williams Lost Measure
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was a celebrated English composer who wrote operas, ballets, chamber music and beautiful works for violin. Taking a measure from one of his violin solos and interweaving it on top of a vintage British piano front using the hammers and parts from the piano brought his work to life while paying homage to piano manufacturers from this era. Many piano inventions were born out of England over the centuries as well as accomplished players and composers, Williams being one of the best. Listen, look and one can almost see the music emanating from this sculpture. What music was played across these bows and piano over the decades….makes the mind wander.
In a Private Collection
15” x 52”
