Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult - Symphony No 6

Review by Marianne Ferrer

Symphony No. 6 by Vaughan Williams: A Wild Ride Through E Minor and Beyond Let’s cut to the chase—Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 6 isn’t your grandma’s classical album (unless your grandma was really into post-war British angst). Released in 1971 on Decca Eclipse, this record is like that one moody friend who shows up uninvited but ends up being the life of the party. Conducted by Sir Adrian Boult with The London Philharmonic Orchestra flexing their musical muscles, it’s a mix of modern flair, raw emotion, and just enough weirdness to keep you hooked. Now, I’m not gonna lie—this isn’t background music for sipping tea while staring wistfully out a window. It’s intense. And if you’re anything like me, two tracks will stick with you long after the needle lifts off the vinyl. First up, there’s “Short Speech By The Composer.” Yep, Vaughan Williams himself pops in to say a few words. Imagine an old-school professor mumbling something profound about art or life—or maybe he’s just complaining about the weather. Either way, his voice has this crackly charm that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a secret lecture from beyond the grave. You don’t catch every word, but somehow it doesn’t matter. It’s less about what he says and more about how he says it—like he knows something we don’t. Spoiler alert: He probably does. Then there’s “Third Movement: Scherzo,” which hits like a caffeine jolt when you least expect it. This thing buzzes with energy, all jittery strings and brass that sound like they’re trying to start a fight at a fancy dinner party. If symphonies could sweat, this movement would need a towel. There’s something delightfully chaotic about it—it’s as if Vaughan Williams decided to throw caution to the wind and let the orchestra run wild. By the time it winds down, you’re left wondering whether to applaud or check your pulse. The rest of the album? Solid gold. From the brooding “First Movement: Allegro” to the reflective “Fourth Movement: Epilogue,” each piece feels like a chapter in some epic novel you didn’t realize you were reading. But hey, credit where it’s due: Sir Adrian Boult keeps everyone in line, making sure the chaos never tips over into full-blown anarchy. Kudos also go to W for mastering this beast and W.F. Davidson for snapping those moody photos that make the sleeve look cooler than it has any right to be. So yeah, Symphony No. 6 might not change your life, but it’ll definitely mess with your head—in the best possible way. Listening to it feels like eavesdropping on history itself. Plus, it’s got that whole “speech by the composer” thing going on, which is basically the 1971 equivalent of a bonus track. In the end, this album reminds me of why classical music still matters. Sure, it’s old-school, but it’s also timeless—a reminder that even in 1971, people were wrestling with big questions and bigger feelings. Or maybe they were just bored and needed something to do. Who knows? All I know is, next time someone asks me for a recommendation, I’ll point them here—and then sit back to watch them try to explain why they suddenly love a speech by a dead guy. Final verdict? Buy it, stream it, steal it—just listen to it. Your brain will thank you later. Or possibly get confused. Either way, win-win.

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Artist: Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Album: Symphony No 6

1971

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Third Movement: Scherzo
Symphony No. 6 In E Minor
Short Speech By The Composer
Fourth Movement: Epilogue
Second Movement: Moderato
First Movement: Allegro

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Catalog Numbers

ECS 602, ECS.602
ECS 602

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Decca
Decca Eclipse

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Role	Company
Copyright (c)	The Decca Record Company Limited
Made By	The Decca Record Company Limited
Mastered At	Decca Studios
Printed By	Clout & Baker Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Composed By	Vaughan Williams
Conductor	Sir Adrian Boult
Mastered By	W
Orchestra	The London Philharmonic Orchestra
Photography By	W. F. Davidson, Penrith
Sleeve Notes	Gilbert Burnett

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LABELS:
Plum (dark purple) labels / silver text
"DECCA eclipse" logo at 12 o'clock
Catalog Number: ECS.602
"MADE IN ENGLAND - THE DECCA RECORD CO. LTD." at 12 o'clock
"MONO RECORDINGS ELECTRONICALLY REPROCESSED TO GIVE STEREO EFFECT ON STEREO EQUIPMENT" above spindle hole
"℗ 1971" at 3 o'clock
SLEEVE:
Front laminated
No flipbacks
Catalog Number: ECS 602
Sleeve notes in English only
"Mono recording electronically reprocessed to give stereo effect on stereo equipment" along right-hand edge of sleeve back
Cover: Gimmer Crag and Loft Crag, with Blea Tarn (Westmorland)
"Laminated with 'Clarifoil' made by British Celanese Limited"
"Sleeve printed in England by Clout & Baker Ltd."
OTHER INFORMATION:
There are no track bands on this release, apart from one at the end of the Symphony on Side B before the composer's short speech
Recording first issued in the UK in 1954 (mono only) on Decca LXT 2911
This record concludes with a short speech by the Composer.

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Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout [stamped]): EAL-1981-1W UN 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout [stamped]): EAL-1982-2W CB 2B
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): EAL.1981
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): EAL.1982
Rights Society: M.C.P.S.

About Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult

Born: 1872-10-12 (Down Ampney, United Kingdom) Died: August 26, 1958 (Hanover Terrace, London, United Kingdom) Ralph Vaughan Williams OM was an English composer. He was a friend of who studied with ; known particularly for "The Lark Ascending," written during WWI.

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Here’s something cool: Vaughan Williams' *Symphony No. 6* isn’t just a musical masterpiece—it’s also a bit of a mystery. The fourth movement, titled "Epilogue," is super quiet and almost unsettling, leaving listeners with more questions than answers. Some say it reflects the aftermath of war, while others think it’s pure abstraction. What makes it even more intriguing? This 1971 release by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, includes a rare short speech by the composer himself. It’s like getting a peek into his mind, straight from the source.