Fantasia on Greensleeves- Vaughn Williams (Oxford)
$38.95
Graceful and unmistakably English in character, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves is adapted from his opera Sir John in Love and arranged for violin and piano by Michael Mullinar. Published by Oxford University Press and listed for AMEB Violin Grade 6, it is a beautiful choice for developing expressive tone, phrasing, and musical maturity.
Key Features:
• Arranged for violin and piano by Michael Mullinar
• Adapted from Vaughan Williams’ Sir John in Love
• AMEB Violin Grade 6
• Ideal for examinations, recitals, lessons, and performances
Fantasia on Greensleeves- Vaughn Williams (Oxford)
The timeless melody of Greensleeves takes on Vaughan Williams’ unmistakable pastoral character in this elegant arrangement of his much-loved Fantasia on Greensleeves. Published by Oxford University Press and arranged for violin and piano by Michael Mullinar, the work is adapted from music in Vaughan Williams’ opera Sir John in Love. Its flowing melody and gentle atmosphere capture the composer’s deep affinity with English folk music, while the violin’s singing quality brings warmth and intimacy to the familiar tune.
Listed for AMEB Violin Grade 6, this piece offers developing violinists an excellent opportunity to move beyond technical accuracy towards more refined interpretation. Sustained bowing, expressive vibrato, smooth position changes, dynamic shading, and carefully shaped phrases are central to a convincing performance. Its combination of accessibility, musical depth, and immediate audience appeal makes this Oxford edition an excellent choice for examinations, lessons, recitals, competitions, and concert programmes.
Key Features:
- Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams
- Published by Oxford University Press
- Arranged for violin and piano by Michael Mullinar
- Adapted from the opera Sir John in Love
- Based around the traditional English melody Greensleeves
- AMEB Violin Grade 6
- Lyrical twentieth-century English repertoire
- Ideal for examinations, lessons, recitals, and performances
Musical Benefits:
- Develops sustained, expressive violin tone
- Refines bow control, vibrato, and dynamic shading
- Encourages graceful phrasing and musical sensitivity
- Builds confidence in interpreting lyrical recital repertoire
