World premiere of Vaughan Williams's 9th symphony
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9. World premiere of Vaughan Williams's 9th symphony
Ralph Vaughan Williams has a word in the ear of conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent at a rehearsal for the world premiere of the 9th Symphony at the Royal Festival Hall, April 1958. Photo: Getty Images