Walton, William Turner, Sir W Composers Composition

Walton, William Turner, Sir W Composers Composition

Walton, William Turner, Sir

British composer of orchestral and chamber music as well as opera and film music William Walton (1902-1983) was knighted in 1951. He was the principal composer in Britain between Vaughan Williams and Britten.

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- Includes biography, articles, work list, bibliography, discography, and links.

- (1902-1983) Biographical data, CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
- Filmography at Internet Movie Database (IMDb) includes list of movies and television programs he scored or provided original music, including several Shakespeare productions.
- Library of Congress citations. Books and recordings.
- "This Unfortunate Opera," by Len Mullenger. Traces the history of the work, noting the many misfortunes and follies that accompanied its creation and staging.
- Brief biographical sketch with summaries of orchestral and choral music and Naxos discography.

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