This collection of essays seeks to reflect the many aspects of the life and work of William Walton. Written by acknowledged Walton scholars they cover the literary influences in his music and the current debates that surround them. Walton's particularly well-known compositions are examined, such as Belshazzar's Feast, Troilus and Cressida and Façade. Also included is an overview of his 14 film scores and an analysis of his first and second symphonies and his concertos.
| ISBN: | 9781859281901 |
| Publication date: | 28th June 1999 |
| Author: | Stewart R Craggs |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 269 pages |
| Series: | Music and Literature |
| Genres: |
Composers and songwriters Music of film and stage History of music |
This collection of essays seeks to reflect the many aspects of the life and work of William Walton. Written by acknowledged Walton scholars they cover the literary influences in his music and the current debates that surround them. Walton's particularly well-known compositions are examined, such as Belshazzar's Feast, Troilus and Cressida and Façade. Also included is an overview of his 14 film scores and an analysis of his first and second symphonies and his concertos.
William Walton features in the following genres: The arts: general topics, Art music, orchestral and formal music
William Walton is available in Hardback
William Walton was written by Stewart R Craggs and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
William Walton has 269 pages
Yes it is part of Music and Literature series
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