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Sir William Turner Walton OM (29 March 1902 – 8 March 1983) was an English composer. During a sixty-year career, he wrote music in several classical genres and styles, from film scores to opera.
Sir William Walton (born March 29, 1902, Oldham, Lancashire, Eng.—died March 8, 1983, Ischia, Italy) was an English composer especially known for his orchestral music. His early work made him one of England’s most important composers between the time of Vaughan Williams and that of Benjamin Britten.
This is a list of compositions by William Walton sorted by genre, date of composition, title, and scoring.
Sir William Walton's legacy endures as a prominent figure in British musical history. His diverse body of work, ranging from film scores to concert pieces, showcases his mastery of various classical genres. Noted for his slow and meticulous approach to composition, Walton's works have stood the test of time and continue to be performed worldwide.
From gritty, complex symphonies to popular film scores, the music of William Walton is hard to pin down - but enduringly attractive
In the north choir aisle of Westminster Abbey, near the monument to William Croft, is a memorial stone for the eminent composer Sir William Walton. The stone was unveiled by Lady Walton during his memorial service on 20th July 1983.
William Walton Walton’s language, characterised by pungent orchestration, driving energy and virile rhythms, yet with an unmistakable Elgarian Englishness, makes his music easily accessible. More on Walton...
May 5, 2023 · William Walton composed music for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and King George VI, pieces of pomp and circumstance. But Walton grew up far from...
May 11, 2018 · Walton, Sir William (1902–83). English composer and conductor of his own music. Walton was a chorister and undergraduate at Oxford, although he remained a largely self-taught composer.
Sir William Walton, in full Sir William Turner Walton, (born March 29, 1902, Oldham, Lancashire, Eng.—died March 8, 1983, Ischia, Italy), English composer especially known for his orchestral music. His early work made him one of England’s most important composers between the time of Vaughan Williams and that of Benjamin Britten.
