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Henry V - Suite: IV. Touch Her Soft Lips and PartPhilharmonia Orchestra & Sir William Walton

Listen to The Crown Imperial by Moscow RTV Symphony Orchestra, Klaus-Peter Hahn & Sir William Walton, see lyrics, music video & more!

The Crown ImperialMoscow RTV Symphony Orchestra, Klaus-Peter Hahn & Sir William Walton

Listen to Richard III: Prelude by Sir William Walton, Cliff Eidelman & Royal Scottish National Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Richard III: PreludeSir William Walton, Cliff Eidelman & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Listen to Cinco Bagatelas: II. Lento by Gabriele Leite & Sir William Walton, see lyrics, music video & more!

Cinco Bagatelas: II. LentoGabriele Leite & Sir William Walton

Listen to Coronation Te Deum (arr. S. Preston and M. Blatchly) by Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton & Sir William Walton, see lyrics, music video & more!

Coronation Te Deum (arr. S. Preston and M. Blatchly)Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton & Sir William Walton

Listen to Henry V: Prologue by Sir William Walton, Cliff Eidelman & Royal Scottish National Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Henry V: PrologueSir William Walton, Cliff Eidelman & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Listen to Henry V - Suite: V. Agincourt Song by Philharmonia Orchestra & Sir William Walton, see lyrics, music video & more!

Henry V - Suite: V. Agincourt SongPhilharmonia Orchestra & Sir William Walton

Listen to Crown Imperial by Sir William Walton & Philharmonic Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Crown ImperialSir William Walton & Philharmonic Orchestra

Listen to Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Magnificat by Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton & Sir William Walton, see lyrics, music video & more!

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: MagnificatChoir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton & Sir William Walton

Listen to Partita for Orchestra: II. Pastorale siciliana (Andante comodo) by Sir William Walton & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Partita for Orchestra: II. Pastorale siciliana (Andante comodo)Sir William Walton & Philharmonia Orchestra

More albums from Sir William Walton

Listen to Belshazzar's Feast by Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White & David Briggs

ALBUMBelshazzar's FeastVoce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White & David Briggs

Listen to Scenes of a Reverie by Rosa Franziska Maier

ALBUMScenes of a ReverieRosa Franziska Maier

Listen to Transatlantic by Onyx Brass & John Wilson

ALBUMTransatlanticOnyx Brass & John Wilson

Listen to Walton: Orchestral Works by Charlie Lovell-Jones, Sinfonia of London & John Wilson

ALBUMWalton: Orchestral WorksCharlie Lovell-Jones, Sinfonia of London & John Wilson

Listen to Opus 3 by Junge Kammerphilharmonie Rhein-Neckar

ALBUMOpus 3Junge Kammerphilharmonie Rhein-Neckar

Listen to William Walton: Complete Songbook by Siân Dicker, Krystal Tunnicliffe & Saki Kato

ALBUMWilliam Walton: Complete SongbookSiân Dicker, Krystal Tunnicliffe & Saki Kato

Listen to Bowen & Walton: Viola Concertos by Diyang Mei, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern & Brett Dean

ALBUMBowen & Walton: Viola ConcertosDiyang Mei, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern & Brett Dean

Listen to Elgar & Walton: Cello Concertos by Gautier Capuçon, Antonio Pappano & London Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMElgar & Walton: Cello ConcertosGautier Capuçon, Antonio Pappano & London Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMWalton - MartinůBerlin Philharmonic, Sir Simon Rattle, Matthias Pintscher & Amihai Grosz

Listen to William Walton & Jean Francaix by Ensemble Kinari

ALBUMWilliam Walton & Jean FrancaixEnsemble Kinari

Listen to Earth, Sea & Air by Laura van der Heijden, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Ryan Wigglesworth

ALBUMEarth, Sea & AirLaura van der Heijden, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Ryan Wigglesworth

Listen to Un lieu à soi by Lucile Richardot, Adam Laloum & ActeSix

ALBUMUn lieu à soiLucile Richardot, Adam Laloum & ActeSix

Listen to Conductor's Gallery, Vol. 1: Anthony Bernard, Sir William Walton by Anthony Bernard & Sir William Walton

ALBUMConductor's Gallery, Vol. 1: Anthony Bernard, Sir William WaltonAnthony Bernard & Sir William Walton

ALBUMMomentum [1]: Walton, RespighiLiya Petrova, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Duncan Ward & Adam Laloum

Listen to Walton & Shostakovich String Quartets by Albion Quartet

ALBUMWalton & Shostakovich String QuartetsAlbion Quartet

Listen to Walton: The Complete Façades by Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players & JoAnn Falletta

ALBUMWalton: The Complete FaçadesVirginia Arts Festival Chamber Players & JoAnn Falletta

Listen to Walton: Symphony No. 1 & Belshazzar's Feast by Sir Simon Rattle

ALBUMWalton: Symphony No. 1 & Belshazzar's FeastSir Simon Rattle

Listen to Sir William Walton: A Centenary Celebration by Orchestra of the Swan & Bruce O'Neil

ALBUMSir William Walton: A Centenary CelebrationOrchestra of the Swan & Bruce O'Neil

Listen to Walton & Vaughan Williams: Piano Works by Lynn Arnold & Charles Matthews

ALBUMWalton & Vaughan Williams: Piano WorksLynn Arnold & Charles Matthews

Listen to Walton: Facade – Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale by Antal Doráti & Sir William Walton

ALBUMWalton: Facade – Stravinsky: The Soldier's TaleAntal Doráti & Sir William Walton

Listen to Long Distance by Simone Vidali

ALBUMLong DistanceSimone Vidali

Listen to English Guitar Music of the 20th Century, Berkeley, Britten, Scott & Walton by Andrea Dieci

ALBUMEnglish Guitar Music of the 20th Century, Berkeley, Britten, Scott & WaltonAndrea Dieci

Listen to Classical Winds, Vol. 6: The Music of William Walton (Part 1), featuring concert band arrangements by Paul Noble by Paul Noble, Indiana University Wind Ensemble & University of North Texas Band

ALBUMClassical Winds, Vol. 6: The Music of William Walton (Part 1), featuring concert band arrangements by Paul NoblePaul Noble, Indiana University Wind Ensemble & University of North Texas Band

Listen to Classical Winds, Vol. 7: The Music of William Walton (Part 2), featuring concert band arrangements by Paul Noble by Paul Noble, Indiana University Wind Ensemble & Birmingham Symphonic Winds

ALBUMClassical Winds, Vol. 7: The Music of William Walton (Part 2), featuring concert band arrangements by Paul NoblePaul Noble, Indiana University Wind Ensemble & Birmingham Symphonic Winds

Listen to The British Project - Walton: Troilus & Cressida by City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla

ALBUMThe British Project - Walton: Troilus & CressidaCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla

ALBUMSinfonische Märsche großer MeisterLuftwaffenmusikkorps Münster & Oberstleutnant Christian Weiper

Listen to Lohengrin and Ragtimes by Livgardets dragonmusikkår & David Björkman

ALBUMLohengrin and RagtimesLivgardets dragonmusikkår & David Björkman

Listen to Walton: Chamber Works by Matthew Jones & Annabel Thwaite

ALBUMWalton: Chamber WorksMatthew Jones & Annabel Thwaite

Listen to Façades by James Geer, Andrew West & Ronald Woodley

ALBUMFaçadesJames Geer, Andrew West & Ronald Woodley

ALBUMPhilharmonia 75 Sir William WaltonSir William Walton

ALBUMCinema Classics: The Gadfly & Henry VEmin Khachaturian, Sir Laurence Olivier & Sir William Walton

Listen to Come Fiddler, Scrape Thy Crowd by Kim Schrader & Rainer Feldmann

ALBUMCome Fiddler, Scrape Thy CrowdKim Schrader & Rainer Feldmann

Listen to Walton & Britten: Works for Violin & Piano by Wanchi Huang & Robert Koenig

ALBUMWalton & Britten: Works for Violin & PianoWanchi Huang & Robert Koenig

Listen to 1939 by Fabiola Kim, Munich Symphony Orchestra & Kevin John Edusei

ALBUM1939Fabiola Kim, Munich Symphony Orchestra & Kevin John Edusei

Listen to Stravinsky: Firebird Suite - Walton: Symphony No. 2 by George Szell & The Cleveland Orchestra

ALBUMStravinsky: Firebird Suite - Walton: Symphony No. 2George Szell & The Cleveland Orchestra

Listen to Walton: Partita for Orchestra - Mahler: Symphony No. 10 ((Remastered)) by George Szell & The Cleveland Orchestra

ALBUMWalton: Partita for Orchestra - Mahler: Symphony No. 10 ((Remastered))George Szell & The Cleveland Orchestra

Listen to Walton: Viola Concerto, Partita for Orchestra & Sonata for String Orchestra by Edward Gardner, BBC Symphony Orchestra & James Ehnes

ALBUMWalton: Viola Concerto, Partita for Orchestra & Sonata for String OrchestraEdward Gardner, BBC Symphony Orchestra & James Ehnes

Listen to Now - Christmas with Adolf Fredriks kyrkas kammarkör by Adolf Fredriks kyrkas kammarkör & Christoffer Holgersson

ALBUMNow - Christmas with Adolf Fredriks kyrkas kammarkörAdolf Fredriks kyrkas kammarkör & Christoffer Holgersson

Listen to Walton: Symphonies 1 & 2 by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Kirill Karabits

ALBUMWalton: Symphonies 1 & 2Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Kirill Karabits

Listen to Royal Air Force 100th Anniversary by Various Artists

ALBUMRoyal Air Force 100th AnniversaryVarious Artists

ALBUMOptisk bedragVestavill

Listen to William Walton, Max Bruch, Arvo Pärt by Nils Mönkemeyer, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra & Markus Poschner

ALBUMWilliam Walton, Max Bruch, Arvo PärtNils Mönkemeyer, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra & Markus Poschner

Listen to Walton: Violin Concerto, Partita & Hindemith Variations by Anthony Marwood, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins

ALBUMWalton: Violin Concerto, Partita & Hindemith VariationsAnthony Marwood, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins

Listen to Abbey Spectacular! by Daniel Cook

ALBUMAbbey Spectacular!Daniel Cook

Listen to Walton: Façade by Carole Boyd & Zeb Soanes

ALBUMWalton: FaçadeCarole Boyd & Zeb Soanes

Listen to In D – Solo Cello Through the Ages by Malina Rauschenfels

ALBUMIn D – Solo Cello Through the AgesMalina Rauschenfels

Listen to Rovshan Mamedkuliev: Guitar Recital by Rovshan Mamedkuliev

ALBUMRovshan Mamedkuliev: Guitar RecitalRovshan Mamedkuliev

ALBUMMengMeng Su

Listen to On a Lighter Note by Frikki Walker

ALBUMOn a Lighter NoteFrikki Walker

Listen to All over the Map - Music for Solo Guitar and Solo Viola by Steven Allen Gordon

ALBUMAll over the Map - Music for Solo Guitar and Solo ViolaSteven Allen Gordon

ALBUMEntre AmigosToni Cotolí

Listen to Elgar & Walton: Cello Concertos by Daniel Müller-Schott, Oslo Philharmonic & André Previn

ALBUMElgar & Walton: Cello ConcertosDaniel Müller-Schott, Oslo Philharmonic & André Previn

Listen to What Cheer: An English Christmas by Vox16 & Markdavin Obenza

ALBUMWhat Cheer: An English ChristmasVox16 & Markdavin Obenza

Listen to Snow On Snow by The Thirteen & Matthew Robertson

ALBUMSnow On SnowThe Thirteen & Matthew Robertson

Listen to Open Your Heart by Laura Claycomb & Marc Teicholz

ALBUMOpen Your HeartLaura Claycomb & Marc Teicholz

Listen to Steven Staryk: A Retrospective, Vol. 7 by Steven Staryk

ALBUMSteven Staryk: A Retrospective, Vol. 7Steven Staryk

Listen to Carols from Norwich by The Choir of Norwich Cathedral

ALBUMCarols from NorwichThe Choir of Norwich Cathedral

Listen to Chosen Tunes by Susan Jane Matthews

ALBUMChosen TunesSusan Jane Matthews

ALBUMCastles of SpainRainer Maria Nero & Arpad Hy

Listen to And the Bridge Is Love: English Music for Strings by English Chamber Orchestra & Julian Lloyd Webber

ALBUMAnd the Bridge Is Love: English Music for StringsEnglish Chamber Orchestra & Julian Lloyd Webber

Listen to Walton: Symphony No. 2, Cello Concerto & Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten by Edward Gardner, BBC Symphony Orchestra & Paul Watkins

ALBUMWalton: Symphony No. 2, Cello Concerto & Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin BrittenEdward Gardner, BBC Symphony Orchestra & Paul Watkins

Listen to A Knight's Progress by Roger Sayer, Temple Church Choir & Greg Morris

ALBUMA Knight's ProgressRoger Sayer, Temple Church Choir & Greg Morris

Listen to Oxford Choral Highlights 2015 by Oxford University Press Music

ALBUMOxford Choral Highlights 2015Oxford University Press Music

Listen to The Crown Imperial by London Symphonic Concert Band & Tom Higgins

ALBUMThe Crown ImperialLondon Symphonic Concert Band & Tom Higgins

Listen to Elgar & Walton: Cello Concertos - Britten: Four Sea Interludes by Li-Wei Qin, London Philharmonic Orchestra & 张艺

ALBUMElgar & Walton: Cello Concertos - Britten: Four Sea InterludesLi-Wei Qin, London Philharmonic Orchestra & 张艺

Listen to Walton: Symphony No. 2 & Viola Concerto by New Haven Symphony Orchestra & William Boughton

ALBUMWalton: Symphony No. 2 & Viola ConcertoNew Haven Symphony Orchestra & William Boughton

Listen to My Beloved's Voice: Sacred Songs of Love by Mark Williams & Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge

ALBUMMy Beloved's Voice: Sacred Songs of LoveMark Williams & Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge

Listen to Façade (An Entertainment) [feat. Constant Lambert & Instrumental Ensemble] by Sir William Walton & Edith Sitwell

ALBUMFaçade (An Entertainment) [feat. Constant Lambert & Instrumental Ensemble]Sir William Walton & Edith Sitwell

ALBUMWalton, Arnold, Rawsthorne, Martin, Rodrigo, Schillings & Schmitz: Between the CenturiesTristan Angenendt

Listen to Walton: Symphony No. 1 & Violin Concerto by Edward Gardner, BBC Symphony Orchestra & Tasmin Little

ALBUMWalton: Symphony No. 1 & Violin ConcertoEdward Gardner, BBC Symphony Orchestra & Tasmin Little

Listen to London Philharmonic Orchestra, The 1956 Nixa-Westminster Stereo Recordings, Vol. 1 by London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Adrian Boult

ALBUMLondon Philharmonic Orchestra, The 1956 Nixa-Westminster Stereo Recordings, Vol. 1London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Adrian Boult

Listen to A Century of English Song, Vol. 1 by Sarah Leonard & Malcolm Martineau

ALBUMA Century of English Song, Vol. 1Sarah Leonard & Malcolm Martineau

Listen to A Garland of the Elizabethan by Clerks of Christ Church, The

ALBUMA Garland of the ElizabethanClerks of Christ Church, The

Listen to The Last Recordings (1950) by Philharmonia Orchestra & Constant Lambert

ALBUMThe Last Recordings (1950)Philharmonia Orchestra & Constant Lambert

Listen to Walton: Symphony No. 1 & Belshazzar's Feast by Dennis Noble, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Adrian Boult

ALBUMWalton: Symphony No. 1 & Belshazzar's FeastDennis Noble, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Adrian Boult

Listen to Walton: Symphony No. 2 - First Performance - A B.B.C. Broadcast 1960 by Sir William Walton, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & John Pritchard

ALBUMWalton: Symphony No. 2 - First Performance - A B.B.C. Broadcast 1960Sir William Walton, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & John Pritchard

Listen to Walton, Rutter, Lane, Curtis: Classical Winds, Vol. 1, featuring concert band arrangements by Paul Noble by Paul Noble, Birmingham Symphonic Winds UK & Keith Allen

ALBUMWalton, Rutter, Lane, Curtis: Classical Winds, Vol. 1, featuring concert band arrangements by Paul NoblePaul Noble, Birmingham Symphonic Winds UK & Keith Allen

Listen to Britten, Ferguson, Walton: British Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1 by Tasmin Little & Piers Lane

ALBUMBritten, Ferguson, Walton: British Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1Tasmin Little & Piers Lane

Listen to Bridge, Bax, Wilson & Walton: Piano Quartets by Cappa Ensemble

ALBUMBridge, Bax, Wilson & Walton: Piano QuartetsCappa Ensemble

Listen to Dowland, Mcleod, Walton, Wilson & Britten: Works for Guitar by Ian Watt

ALBUMDowland, Mcleod, Walton, Wilson & Britten: Works for GuitarIan Watt

Listen to British and American Band Classics by Eastman Wind Ensemble & Frederick Fennell

ALBUMBritish and American Band ClassicsEastman Wind Ensemble & Frederick Fennell

ALBUMDusk & DawnAmy Dickson

Listen to KSO Plays Walton, Shostakovich and Simpson by Kensington Symphony Orchestra, Russell Keable & Julian Rolton

ALBUMKSO Plays Walton, Shostakovich and SimpsonKensington Symphony Orchestra, Russell Keable & Julian Rolton

ALBUMNocturnalStefano Grondona

Listen to 2010 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA): Richland High School Chorale & Sam Houston State University Chorale by Richland High School Chorale, Renetta Frisque, Patricia Neighbors, Sam Houston State University Chorale, Robert Hunt & Allen Hightower

ALBUM2010 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA): Richland High School Chorale & Sam Houston State University ChoraleRichland High School Chorale, Renetta Frisque, Patricia Neighbors, Sam Houston State University Chorale, Robert Hunt & Allen Hightower

ALBUMDeep RiverRebecca Baulch

Listen to And Comes the Day: Carols and Antiphons for Advent by Silas Wollston, Queens' College Choir, Cambridge & Queens' Chapel Players

ALBUMAnd Comes the Day: Carols and Antiphons for AdventSilas Wollston, Queens' College Choir, Cambridge & Queens' Chapel Players

Listen to Forgotten Dreams by Thirteen Strings & Paul Andreas Mahr

ALBUMForgotten DreamsThirteen Strings & Paul Andreas Mahr

Listen to The Quest by Thomas Leslie, UNLV Wind Orchestra & Takayoshi Suzuki

ALBUMThe QuestThomas Leslie, UNLV Wind Orchestra & Takayoshi Suzuki

ALBUMThis Is the Day: Music On Royal OccasionsJohn Rutter

Listen to A Tribute to Erling Blöndal Bengtsson, Vol. 2 by The Icelandig Symphony Orchestra, Zuohuang Chen, Damian Iorio & Erling Blöndal Bengtsson

ALBUMA Tribute to Erling Blöndal Bengtsson, Vol. 2The Icelandig Symphony Orchestra, Zuohuang Chen, Damian Iorio & Erling Blöndal Bengtsson

Listen to The Orchestral Clarinetist: Vol 4-Schumann (Cont.) to Welcher by Bruce Nolan

ALBUMThe Orchestral Clarinetist: Vol 4-Schumann (Cont.) to WelcherBruce Nolan

Listen to A Song of Farewell: Music of Mourning & Consolation by Gabrieli Consort & Players & Paul McCreesh

ALBUMA Song of Farewell: Music of Mourning & ConsolationGabrieli Consort & Players & Paul McCreesh

Listen to Crown Imperial by Mary Preston, Dallas Wind Symphony & Jerry Junkin

ALBUMCrown ImperialMary Preston, Dallas Wind Symphony & Jerry Junkin

Listen to Walton, Bridge & Lekeu: Piano Quartets by Frith Piano Quartet

ALBUMWalton, Bridge & Lekeu: Piano QuartetsFrith Piano Quartet

Listen to Pomp and Circumstance: Great Concert Marches by 15th Field Artillery Band

ALBUMPomp and Circumstance: Great Concert Marches15th Field Artillery Band

Listen to Sun Devil Marching Band Pass In Review, 1997 by ASU Sun Devil Marching Band & Dr. Robert "Coach" Fleming

ALBUMSun Devil Marching Band Pass In Review, 1997ASU Sun Devil Marching Band & Dr. Robert "Coach" Fleming

Listen to In Dulci Jubilo by Seattle Pro Musica

ALBUMIn Dulci JubiloSeattle Pro Musica

Listen to Sean Jackson ~ Organ Favorites: Volume 2 by Sean Jackson

ALBUMSean Jackson ~ Organ Favorites: Volume 2Sean Jackson

Listen to CSO Resound - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Live by Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass, Jay Friedman, Mark Ridenour, Christopher Martin, John Hagstrom, Michael Mulcahy, Dale Clevenger & Tony Kniffen

ALBUMCSO Resound - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass LiveChicago Symphony Orchestra Brass, Jay Friedman, Mark Ridenour, Christopher Martin, John Hagstrom, Michael Mulcahy, Dale Clevenger & Tony Kniffen

About Sir William Walton

Hometown

Oldham, England, UK

Born

1902

Genre

Classical

Walton’s English Romantic idiom also had a radical streak, incorporating jazz-era rhythms while exploring a cosmopolitan range of musical influences. He was born in 1902 in the Lancashire mill town of Oldham, where his father was a choirmaster and music teacher. In 1912 Walton won a choral scholarship to Oxford’s Christ Church Cathedral, and he went on to Christ Church College as a 16-year-old undergraduate. There he met the Sitwell family of young writers; impressed by Walton’s precocious talent, they took him to live with them in London and also, in 1922, on a first visit to Italy. The young composer’s Façade (1922-26), setting Edith Sitwell’s poems for reciter and chamber group, brilliantly deployed parodies of different dance forms and musical styles alongside a streak of wistful lyricism. That lyrical aspect, absorbing the influences of Elgar and Sibelius, then dominated in the concertos for viola (1929) and violin (1939), while driving rhythmic momentum propelled the choral Belshazzar’s Feast (1931), the First Symphony (1935), and the coronation march Crown Imperial (1937). During the Second World War, Walton’s scores for patriotic films included the Shakespeare-based Henry V (1944), starring Laurence Olivier. In 1948 Walton moved to the Italian island of Ischia, and an Italian-influenced lyrical warmth colored his full-length opera Troilus and Cressida (1954) and Cello Concerto (1956). Although his work rate slowed in the years before his death in 1983, he produced late jewels in the orchestral Capriccio burlesco (1968) and Façade 2 (1977).