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Sir William Turner Walton OM (29 March 1902 – 8 March 1983) was an English composer. During a sixty-year career, he wrote music in several classical genres and styles, from film scores to opera.
Apr 15, 2024 · Sir William Walton (born March 29, 1902, Oldham, Lancashire, Eng.—died March 8, 1983, Ischia, Italy) was an English composer especially known for his orchestral music. His early work made him one of England’s most important composers between the time of Vaughan Williams and that of Benjamin Britten. Walton, the son of a choirmaster father ...
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Apr 1, 2014 · 50 greatest symphonies Music. This article is more than 10 years old. Symphony guide: William Walton's First. Walton wanted to blow his contemporaries out of the symphonic water with his...
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William Walton: romantic modernist - Classical Music. From gritty, complex symphonies to popular film scores, the music of William Walton is hard to pin down - but enduringly attractive.
Sir William Walton, one of England's most prominent composers of the 20th century, made significant contributions to British heritage through his diverse and influential body of work. Born in Oldham, Lancashire, in 1902, Walton's musical journey began early as he showcased his talents as a singer and composer from a young age.
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