The best recordings of William Walton

The best recordings of William Walton

We select the essential recordings of works by the enduring British composer, William Walton

Published: March 29, 2019 at 7:00 am

The Centenary Edition

Tamsin Little etc.; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Andrew Little Decca 470 5082

All the symphonies, concertos and more, in a comprehensive set.

Walton Conducts Walton

LPO, LSO/William Walton Lyrita SCRD 224

Walton here directs Portsmouth Point, Capriccio burlesco and other works.

Troilus and Cressida

Arthur Davies, Judith Howarth etc.; Opera North/Richard Hickox Chandos CHAN 9370

Top-flight singing and orchestral playing makes an ultra-strong case for Walton’s neglected opera.

Façade; Façade 2

Susana Walton, Richard Baker (narrators); City of London Sinfonia/Hickox Chandos CHAN 8869

Walton’s early masterwork, plus its later supplement.

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