COMPOSERS: Walton
LABELS: Alto
WORKS: Symphony No. 1; Violin Concerto
PERFORMER: Salvatore Accardo (violin), LSO/Hickox; Philharmonia Orchestra/Frémaux
CATALOGUE NO: Alto ALC 1130
An exceptional Walton First: Frémaux’s approach is less hard-driven than many, but generates a real sense of space, and the Philharmonia responds brilliantly. Accardo delivers the Concerto with gorgeous virtuoso polish. Malcolm Hayes