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Walton’s First Symphony burst onto the musical scene in 1935 and quickly became recognised as a masterpiece. By contrast, his Second Symphony, commissioned by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, struggled to escape the shadow of its older sibling with its first performance 25 years later.
Influences of Sibelius and Beethoven can clearly be heard in the First Symphony, but it is Walton’s brilliant use of the orchestra and grasp of form that shines through and marks a remarkable achievement for a composer of 33 years.
The second symphony has never had an easy time, in both escaping the shadow of its older sibling, and in overcoming the hostility of the late 1950s and early 60s when avant-garde was in, and this symphony was viewed as out of date. Fortunately it is now recognised as a masterpiece to rank alongside No.1. It is assured, mature and confident, subtle and refined – a composer at the top of his game. (Onyx)
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Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Minor (William Walton)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Kirill Karabits, Conductor - William Walton, Composer
(C) 2017 PM Classics Ltd (P) 2017 PM Classics Ltd
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Kirill Karabits, Conductor - William Walton, Composer
(C) 2017 PM Classics Ltd (P) 2017 PM Classics Ltd
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Kirill Karabits, Conductor - William Walton, Composer
(C) 2017 PM Classics Ltd (P) 2017 PM Classics Ltd
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Kirill Karabits, Conductor - William Walton, Composer
(C) 2017 PM Classics Ltd (P) 2017 PM Classics Ltd
Symphony No. 2 (William Walton)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Kirill Karabits, Conductor - William Walton, Composer
(C) 2017 PM Classics Ltd (P) 2017 PM Classics Ltd
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Kirill Karabits, Conductor - William Walton, Composer
(C) 2017 PM Classics Ltd (P) 2017 PM Classics Ltd
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Kirill Karabits, Conductor - William Walton, Composer
(C) 2017 PM Classics Ltd (P) 2017 PM Classics Ltd
Album review
Walton’s First Symphony burst onto the musical scene in 1935 and quickly became recognised as a masterpiece. By contrast, his Second Symphony, commissioned by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, struggled to escape the shadow of its older sibling with its first performance 25 years later.
Influences of Sibelius and Beethoven can clearly be heard in the First Symphony, but it is Walton’s brilliant use of the orchestra and grasp of form that shines through and marks a remarkable achievement for a composer of 33 years.
The second symphony has never had an easy time, in both escaping the shadow of its older sibling, and in overcoming the hostility of the late 1950s and early 60s when avant-garde was in, and this symphony was viewed as out of date. Fortunately it is now recognised as a masterpiece to rank alongside No.1. It is assured, mature and confident, subtle and refined – a composer at the top of his game. (Onyx)
Details of original recording : Recorded 2016, The Lighthouse, Poole Dorset (England)
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 01:13:42
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Kirill Karabits
- Composer: William Walton
- Label: PM Classics Ltd.
- Area: Angleterre
- Genre: Classical Symphonic Music
- Period: Modern Style
(C) 2017 PM Classics Ltd (P) 2017 PM Classics Ltd
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