5 Variants of 'Dives and Lazarus'

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The central tune - borrowed from an English folksong - runs lightly disguised through this piece. The story is of a rich man's greed and a poor man's need. Dying, one rises to Heaven, the other... Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Lesley Hatfield Recording date: 22 June 2008 Date of broadcast: 15 July 2008