National Treasure
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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William Walton
A Song for the Lord Mayor's Table
Performer: Soprano: Felicity Lott Performer: Piano: Graham Johnson
- COLLINS 14932.
- 14.
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William Walton
Missa Brevis
Performer: Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge Performer: Organ: Christopher Whitton Performer: Conductor: Christopher Robinson
- NAXOS 8.555793.
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William Walton
Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten
Performer: London Symphony Orchestra Performer: Conductor: Andre Previn
- EMI 0777 7 64723 2 4.
- 13.
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William Walton
Spitfire Music- Battle in the Air
Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra Performer: Conductor: Carl Davis
- EMI CDC 7 47944 2.
- 5.
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William Walton
Five Bagatelles for Guitar
Performer: Guitar: Tom Kerstens
- EMI 7243 5 55404 2 3.
- 11.
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William Walton
Passacaglia for Solo Cello
Performer: Paul Watkins
- Hyperion CDA67340.
- 12.
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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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