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William Walton - Belshazzar's Feast (LP)

William Walton

LP
1 piece(s)
2025
10 tracks
35 min
classical

Belshazzar's Feast

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Product description

William Walton's "Belshazzar's Feast" is a monumental choral work that brings to life the biblical story of the fall of Babylon with dramatic intensity and grandeur. Composed for a massive orchestra, double choir, and a bass-baritone soloist, this 35-minute oratorio is a tour de force of classical composition. The album, set for release on July 21, 2025, under Aardvart Records, features the Voce Chamber Choir, conducted by Suzi Digby, with Willard White taking on the baritone role. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, renowned for its excellence, provides the orchestral accompaniment, enhancing the work's powerful narrative.

The ten-track album delves into the tale of King Belshazzar's feast, where the king's sacrilege leads to divine retribution. Each track, from the opening "Thus spake Isaiah" to the triumphant "Then sing aloud to God our Strength," is a testament to Walton's mastery of choral and orchestral writing. The augmented brass section adds a layer of depth and drama, making this a truly immersive listening experience.

"Belshazzar's Feast" has been celebrated for its searing orchestration and the profound storytelling of its libretto. The collaboration between Walton, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and the soloists results in a performance that is both historically significant and emotionally resonant. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a compelling exploration of one of Walton's most ambitious works.

This 1956 Repress LP is pressed on Blue vinyl.

Tracks

I. Thus spake IsaiahWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
5:11
II. If I forget TheeWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
2:28
III. By the waters of BabylonWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
3:05
IV. Babylon was a great CityWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
4:39
V. Praise ye the God of GoldWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
5:16
VI. Thus in BabylonWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
2:14
VII. Thou, O King, art King of KingsWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
1:13
VIII. And in that same HourWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
6:14
IX. The trumpeters and PipersWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
1:11
X. Then sing aloud to God our StrengthWilliam Walton, Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby, Willard White, David Briggs
4:15

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Belshazzar's Feast
Artist: William Walton
LP release year: 1956
Album release date: July 21, 2025
Label: Westminster
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Repress
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 35 min
Tracks: 10 tracks
Color: Blue

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: US
Genre: Classical
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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