The music of William Walton / Frank Howes.
| Author/creator | Howes, Frank |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1965. |
| Description | xvi, 234 pages : music, portrait ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Early works. String quartet (1922) ; Pianoforte quartet ; Facade -- Larger orchestral works. Symphony no. 1 ; Symphony no. 2 ; Variations on a theme by Hindemith ; Partita for orchestra -- Concertos. Sinfonia concertante ; Viola concerto ; Violin concerto ; Cello concerto -- Smaller orchestral works. Overtures. Portsmouth Point ; Scapino ; Johannesburg festival overture ; Marches. Crown imperial ; Orb and sceptre ; Other concert pieces. Siesta ; Music for children ; Ballets. The quest ; The wise virgins ; Incidental and film music. Escape me never ; Spitfire prelude and fugue ; Hamlet ; As you like it ; Macbeth ; Henry V ; Richard III -- Chamber music and songs. Quartet in A minor ; Violin sonata ; Two pieces for violin and piano ; Three songs ; Anon. in love ; A song for the lord mayor's table -- Choral works. Belshazzar's feast ; In honour of the city of London ; Coronation Te Deum ; Gloria ; Part-songs -- Troilus and Cressida -- Style. |
| Abstract | Walton is one of the foremost English composers of the twentieth century. His works are in the standard international concert repertoire. Up till now, however, no full-length book has been devoted to a study of his music. This new book is designed to fill the gap. It includes a detailed descriptive analysis of all the more important works, together with general notes on Walton's style, a complete list of works, and a comprehensive discography compiled by F. F. Clough and G. J. Cuming. Material from the author's two earlier booklets on Walton in the Musical Pilgrim series has been incorporated, but this has been thoroughly revised and brought up to date. |
| Bibliography note | "Complete list of gramophone records compiled by F. F. Clough and G. J. Cuming": pages 219-228. |
| LCCN | 65005249 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.W292 H6 1965 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |