William Walton


William Walton
Nationality: English
Born: 1902-1983
Education/Training: received degree from Oxford University; self taught in composition and conducting
Notable Compositions:
Façade, a setting of poems by Edith Sitwell; Pierrot lunaire; Portsmouth Point; Viola Concerto; Belshazzar's Feast; Troilus and Cressida (opera), 1954; The Bear (opera), 1967; Cello Concerto; Second Symphony

Notable Recordings:
film scores include Escape Me Never, 1934; Next of Kin, 1941; The First of the Few, 1942; Went the Day Well?, 1942; Henry V, 1943-44; Hamlet, 1947; Richard III, 1955; The Battle of Britain, 1969

REPERTOIRE: Overture/Agincourt Song

Concert Details Date
It's a Wrap! Jun 7, 2003

REPERTOIRE: What Cheer

Concert Details Date
Home for the Holidays Dec 19, 1999

REPERTOIRE: Belshazzar's Feast

Concert Details Date
Belshazzar's Feast May 14, 1995
LA Phil: Britten's Spring Symphony Oct 20, 1985
Fauré & Walton Oct 27, 1984
A French Christmas Dec 19, 1981
A Time to Celebrate Nov 3, 1973

REPERTOIRE: Belshazzar's Feast

Concert Details Date
Sacred and Proface Oct 11, 1998