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Mar 30, 2012 · The opening movement of Walton's Symphony no.1 with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by the composer (recorded in 1951). The audio is accompanied by images of the composer and of the...
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Aug 31, 2009 · Walton conducts Walton by William Walton released in 2009. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Walton conducts Walton. London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir William Walton. Catalogue No: SRCD224. Label: Lyrita. Length: 75 minutes. CD. ($15.50) $12.00.
Walton drives the Gadarenes before him in a Bacchanalian access of abandon in Then sing, sing aloud and the great rollers of Huddersfield tone fold and enfold each other. This is really exciting singing.
In the 1950s Walton made a series of classic recordings of his own works in collaboration with Walter Legge and EMI. The recordings of the First Symphony and Belshazzar’s Feast more or less hold their own today, unless absolutely modern sound is required - the 1951 symphony recording, is of course, mono only.
Listen to Walton Conducts Walton on Spotify. William Walton · Album · 2006 · 21 songs.
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The British prime minister, Edward Heath, gave a birthday dinner for Walton at 10 Downing Street, attended by royalty and Walton's most eminent colleagues; Britten presented a Walton evening at Aldeburgh and Previn conducted an all-Walton concert at the Royal Festival Hall.
