William Walton: Music and Literature

by Stewart R. Craggs (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781859281901
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/28/1999
Series:	Music and Literature
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface Michael Pope; The Songs Alan Cuckston; Sacred Music John Coggrave; Façade: a noise like amber Kevin McBeath; Belshazzar and BBC Bureaucracy: the Origins of a Masterpiece Michael Kennedy; The Symphonies and the Concertos Robert Meikle; Film Music Stephen Lloyd; 'All the things that might have been': Christopher Columbus Zelda Lawrence-Curran; 'A Lost Child': a Study of the Genesis of Troilus and Cressida Scott Price; Recorded Works Lyndon Jenkins; Walton’s Words Lewis Foreman; Bibliography; Index of Walton’s music; Index of names.

Editorial Reviews

’...several of the ten contributors whose essays make up this collection draw fascinating material to our attention.’ Classical Music ’...clearly appropriate and recommended to a wide readership.’ Choice '... the present paucity of Walton research ensures that all these essays have some useful contribution to make' Music and Letters 'The volume is up to Ashgate's usual high standards of overall presentation' Music and Letters

From the Publisher

Ten essays explore the literary influences in the work of British composer Walton (1902-83) and analyze such well known pieces as , , and . They also consider his 14 film scores, first and second symphonies, and his concertos. The titles include The Songs, <-->a Noise like Amber, All the things that might have been: , The Recorded Works, and Walton's Words. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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