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Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
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Vaughan Williams: 15 facts about the great composer
6. Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
The theme from Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, pictured, was discovered by Vaughan Williams when he was commissioned to put together the 1906 edition of the English Hymnal. His orchestration of it resulted in an unmistakably British sound and has remained one of his most popular pieces.
