Ralph Vaughan Williams books in order
English composer
- Lived
- 1872–1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Ralph Vaughan Williams published 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with English Folk-songs (1912). The best-known is Concerto for Pianoforte and Orchestra. Solo Pianoforte (with Orchestra Arr. for 2d Pianoforte) (1936).
Updated September 2026
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Concerto for Pianoforte and Orchestra. Solo Pianoforte (with Orchestra Arr. for 2d Pianoforte)
Ralph Vaughan Williams's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
English Folk-songs (1912)
National Music (1934)
Other books in order
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (1921)
Mass in G Minor for Soli (s.a.t.b.) and Double Chorus (1922)
Concerto for Pianoforte and Orchestra. Solo Pianoforte (with Orchestra Arr. for 2d Pianoforte) (1936)
The Making of Music (1965)
About Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ralph Vaughan Williams was an English composer. His works include operas, ballets, chamber music, secular and religious vocal pieces and orchestral compositions including nine symphonies, written over sixty years. Strongly influenced by Tudor music and English folk-song, his output marked a decisive break in British music from its German-dominated style of the 19th century.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ralph Vaughan Williams FAQ
- How many books has Ralph Vaughan Williams written?
- Ralph Vaughan Williams published 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ralph Vaughan Williams's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Concerto for Pianoforte and Orchestra. Solo Pianoforte (with Orchestra Arr. for 2d Pianoforte).
- What is Ralph Vaughan Williams's last book?
- National Music (1934).
- What is Ralph Vaughan Williams's most famous book?
- Concerto for Pianoforte and Orchestra. Solo Pianoforte (with Orchestra Arr. for 2d Pianoforte) (1936) is Ralph Vaughan Williams's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.