Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

John Wilson conducts the Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Vaughan Williams’s rhapsodic masterpiece is well suited to socially-distanced performance – he divides his forces into two mini-orchestras and a string quartet, and asks for them to be placed as far apart as possible, to weave a web of luminous sound around the listener. This piece was filmed as part of the Philharmonia Sessions, a series of new online performances during the Covid-19 pandemic. Take the best seat in your house to enjoy specially created performances of some of the most uplifting classical music. Watch the rest of our Philharmonia Sessions videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqR22EoucCyfCuGoM7qulopbgMYuCslPf You can watch the rest of our videos featuring string instruments here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqR22EoucCye0BTjDccEM43bn-SqonmI_ The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. Based in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, resident in cities and at festivals across England, and touring internationally, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience. Find out more about us on our website: https://philharmonia.co.uk/ Explore our YouTube channel for performances, interviews, documentaries, listening guides and instrument films: https://www.youtube.com/@philharmonia_orchestra?sub_confirmation=1 Join our email list for regular updates on our live performances: https://tickets.philharmonia.co.uk/mailing-list The Philharmonia is a registered charity, find out how to support our work: https://philharmonia.co.uk/join-support/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philharmoniaorchestra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philharmonia_orchestra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philharmonia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philharmoniaorchestra Supported by: John and Carol Wates The Wates Foundation Promoted in partnership with Classic FM.