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Composer of the Week

National Treasure

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Duration: 1 hour

In his later years, Walton was seen as a pillar of the musical establishment- despite living in Italy- although he continued to think of himself as only a partial success. Donald Macleod surveys his legacy and plays music from the composer's final years.

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  • Artist Image for Sir William Walton

    Sir William Walton A Song for the Lord Mayor's Table

    Performer: Soprano: Felicity Lott Performer: Piano: Graham Johnson

    COLLINS 14932, 14

  • Artist Image for Sir William Walton

    Sir William Walton Missa Brevis

    Performer: Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge Performer: Organ: Christopher Whitton Performer: Conductor: Christopher Robinson

    , NAXOS 8.555793, 13-16

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    Sir William Walton Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten

    Performer: London Symphony Orchestra Performer: Conductor: Andre Previn

    EMI 0777 7 64723 2 4, 13

  • Artist Image for Sir William Walton

    Sir William Walton Spitfire Music- Battle in the Air

    Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra Performer: Conductor: Carl Davis

    EMI CDC 7 47944 2, 5

  • Artist Image for Sir William Walton

    Sir William Walton Five Bagatelles for Guitar

    Performer: Guitar: Tom Kerstens

    , EMI 7243 5 55404 2 3, 11

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    Sir William Walton Passacaglia for Solo Cello

    Performer: Paul Watkins

    Hyperion CDA67340, 12

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    Sir William Walton March for A History of the English Speaking Peoples

    Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra Performer: Conductor: Carl Davis

    EMI CDC 7 47944 2, 15

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