Questions › Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society
Which composer, who wrote for orchestras and choirs, was deeply shaped by the old folk music of England?
- ARalph Vaughan WilliamsRight answer
- BHenry Purcell
- CGeorge Frederick Handel
- DSir William Walton
Answer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) composed for orchestras and choirs, and old English folk music had a strong effect on his work.
From chapter 4 of the handbook, "A modern, thriving society", section "Arts and culture". Practice question 373 of 651, written in our own words.