Founded in 1994 by Stephen Connock, Robin Barber and John Bishop, the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society is dedicated to the life and music of the composer. A registered charity (number 1017175) it has built a worldwide membership. The Society has promoted RVW opera festivals, such as Vision of Albion in London in 1997,sponsored recordings including the world premiere of The Poisoned Kiss (2003) and has launched in 2007 its own record label called Albion Records.

Before her death in late 2007, The president of the RVW Society was Vaughan Williams’ widow Ursula. The Vice-Presidents are Michael Kennedy and Roy Douglas.

The RVW Society is leading a number of major events to mark the 50th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ death in 2008. This includes sponsoring concerts, the release of a number of new CD's under the Albion Records Label and the Valiant Voices celebrations on 12th october 2008.

Details of the RVW Society can be obtained from our Membership Secretary, David Betts, at:

davidbetts@tudorcottage.plus.com

www.rvwsociety.com

or by post to:
Tudor Cottage, 30 Tivoli Road, Brighton BN1 5BH. UK