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Learn about the life and works of Sir William Turner Walton, an English composer who wrote music in various genres and styles. Find out how he collaborated with Edith Sitwell on Façade, his first success, and how he left England for Italy.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir William Walton, a 20th-century English composer of orchestral, choral, and film music. Find out his influences, notable works, and related topics such as viola and viola d'amore.
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Crown Imperial is an orchestral march by the English composer William Walton. It was first performed at the coronation of King George VI in 1937, and substan...
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Learn about the life and works of Sir William Walton, one of England's most prominent composers of the 20th century. Explore his diverse and influential body of work, from "Façade" to "Crown Imperial," and his legacy on British musical heritage.
From gritty, complex symphonies to popular film scores, the music of William Walton is hard to pin down - but enduringly attractive.
A comprehensive guide to the music of William Walton, one of the most versatile and influential British composers of the twentieth century. Find out about his orchestral, choral, film and ballet works, and listen to samples and buy recordings.
Sir William Walton was born in Oldham, Lancashire in 1902, the son of a choirmaster and a singing-teacher. He became a chorister at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and then an undergraduate at the University.
