Dive into the rich tapestry of classical music with William Walton's "Sir William Walton: A Centenary Celebration," a remarkable collection released on January 21, 2022, by SOMM Recordings. This album is a testament to Walton's enduring legacy, featuring a blend of his most celebrated works, including the complete "Façade" suite and selections from his incidental music for Shakespeare's "Henry V."
The album opens with the playful and whimsical "Façade," a suite that showcases Walton's unique ability to blend classical forms with modernist sensibilities. Each of the 21 movements in this suite offers a distinct mood and character, from the lively "Hornpipe" and "Mariner Man" to the tender "Lullaby for Jumbo" and the dramatic "Black Mrs. Behemoth."
The second half of the album is dedicated to Walton's score for "Henry V," a masterful arrangement of Shakespeare's historic play. The music ranges from stirring marches and fanfares to intimate and tender moments, capturing the full spectrum of human emotion. Highlights include the rousing "Agincourt" and the tender "You Have Witchcraft in Your Lips, Kate."
With a total duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive overview of Walton's genius, showcasing his ability to compose music that is both technically brilliant and deeply expressive. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "Sir William Walton: A Centenary Celebration" is a must-listen.
Tracks
Façade: FanfareWilliam Walton, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 1, HornpipeWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 2, En familleWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 3, Mariner ManWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 4, Long Steel GrassWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 5, Through Gilded TrellisesWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 6, Tango-PasodobléWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 7, Lullaby for JumboWilliam Walton, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 8, Black Mrs. BehemothWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 9, TarantellaWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 10, The Man from a Far CountreeWilliam Walton, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 11, By the LakeWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 12, Country DanceWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 13, PolkaWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 14, Four in the MorningWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 15, Something Lies Beyond the SceneWilliam Walton, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 16, ValseWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 17, Yodelling SongWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 18, Scotch RhapsodyWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 19, Popular SongWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 20, Fox-Trot (Old Sir Faulk)William Walton, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Façade: No. 21, Sir BeelzebubWilliam Walton, Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Prologue. Fanfare - March - O for a Muse of Fire (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Slower - Suppose Within the Girdle (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Brightly (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra] [1]William Walton, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Poco meno - March. Vivo (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra]William Walton, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Interlude at the Boar's Head - Scherzando. Allegretto giocoso - Falstaff, He Is Sick (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Falstaff Rejection - God Save Thy Grace, King Hal! (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Touch Her Soft Lips and Art - Slow, Tenderly - Fanfare - Suppose That You Have Seen (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Harfleur (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
The Night Watch (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Agincourt (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Interlude at the French Court (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Bailero. Lento tranquillo - Alas, She Hath from France (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Andante pastorale - You Have Witchcraft in Your Lips, Kate (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Maestoso festoso - March. Vivo (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra]William Walton, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Epilogue (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra & Narrator]William Walton, Kevin Whately, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
Brightly (From "Henry V") [Arr. E. Watson for Orchestra] [2]William Walton, Orchestra of the Swan, Bruce O'Neil
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