Wartime Favourite
Walton's career took a new turn in the wartime era: his music was behind some of the greatest patriotic films ever made. Donald Macleod looks at the composer's increasing national importance- and official recognition.
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William Walton
Spitfire Prelude
Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra Performer: Conductor: Sir William Walton
- EMI 7243 5 65007 2 3.
- 13.
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William Walton
Christopher Columbus: A Musical Journey
Performer: Scenes 8-12 Performer: Speaker (Christopher Columbus): Julian Glover Performer: Speaker (Ironic Spirit/Herald): Jamie Glover Performer: Speaker (Sailor/Voice): Philip Lloyd Holtam Performer: Soprano (Isabella): Caroline Carragher Performer: Mezzo (Beatriz): Jean Rigby Performer: Tenor: Tom Randle Performer: Baritone: Roderick Williams Performer: Guitar: Craig Ogden Performer: BBC National Chorus of Wales Performer: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Performer: Conductor: Richard Hickox
- CHANDOS CHSA 5034 22-32.
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William Walton
Henry V- Scenes from the film
Performer: Speaker: Sir Laurence Olivier Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra Performer: Conductor: Sir William Walton
- EMI 7243 5 65007 2 3.
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William Walton
Orb and Sceptre
Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra Performer: Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult
- EMI 7243 5 65584 2 7.
- 13.
Broadcasts
- Wed 3 Feb 201012:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 3 Feb 201022:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 8 Feb 201212:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 8 Feb 201218:30BBC Radio 3
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