Ralph Vaughan Williams - Hands, Eyes, and Heart | Igor Sirotinsky, guitar

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Hands, Eyes, and Heart (from Four Last Songs) Guitar version by Igor Sirotinsky. Recorded at Villa Hubain, Millionaires’ Quarter (Ghent, Belgium) The Millionaires’ Quarter is a unique district in the Belgian City of Ghent. In 1913, Ghent was completely devoted to the last World Exhibition before the first World War. The exhibition was held on terrains close to the Sint-Pieters train station. After WWI, the terrain was developed with houses and luxury apartments for the rich, hence the name of the quarter: “Miljoenenkwartier“ (neighborhood for those who have millions to spend). It was here that leading architects from the inter-war period built some of their most prestigious projects. Many of them also owned houses here as a showcase. From eclectic Belle Epoque mansions, reflecting the pré-War architecture to modernistic houses. Despite its diverse building styles, the area nevertheless radiates its own unique sort of unity. The Millionaires’ Quarter, home of the rich locals, has
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