Walton was a prominent British composer of the mid-20th century whose music was notable for its lyricism, lush post-Romantic harmonies.
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Composition Highlights

Title Year Avg. Duration Genre
Henry V, film score 1943 21:41 Film Score
Orb and Scepter, coronation march for orchestra 1952 07:19 Orchestral
Bagatelles (5) for guitar 1971 14:23 Chamber Music
Crown Imperial, coronation march for orchestra 1937 07:32 Orchestral
Belshazzar's Feast, for baritone, double chorus & orchestra 1931 16:37 Choral
Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor 1931 44:26 Symphony
Façade, for reciter & ensemble 1922 16:56 Miscellaneous (Classical) Vocal Music
Violin Concerto 1939 30:19 Concerto
Viola Concerto 1928 26:03 Concerto
Sonata for Violin & Piano 1947 25:54 Chamber Music
Spitfire Prelude & Fugue, for orchestra (from film score "The First of the Few") 1942 07:13 Orchestral
Portsmouth Point, overture for orchestra 1924 05:45 Orchestral
Cello Concerto 1956 29:09 Concerto
A Litany, for chorus ("Drop, Drop Slow Tears") 1916 03:18 Choral
The Twelve, anthem for chorus & organ 1964 11:45 Choral
Troilus and Cressida, opera in 3 acts 1947 01:40:26 Opera
String Quartet No. 2 in A minor 1945 27:48 Chamber Music
Set me as a seal upon thine heart, for chorus 1938 03:26 Choral
Christmas Carols (4) for chorus 1931 04:23 Choral
Jubilate Deo, for double chorus & organ 1971 03:41 Choral
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