Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 278,121 playable programmes from the BBC

Sir William Walton

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

1902-1983
A celebration of the life and music of the great British composer who died earlier this month, presented by Humphrey Burton.
Excerpts from the BBC archives include Walton filmed in Ischia and conducting Facade in the studio. Andre Previn contributes an appreciation, and a portrait is narrated by Gillian Widdicombe , his authorised biographer.
Two major Walton works are heard from his 80th Birthday Concert which was televised live from the Royal Festival Hall on 29 March 1982 in the presence of the composer-his last public appearance in this country. Violin Concerto soloist Kyung-Wha Chung Belshazzar's Feast solo baritone Thomas Allen Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Andr6 Previn Guest chorus-master
ANDREW GREENWOOD
Biography directed by HAZEL WRIGHT Concert directed by HUMPHREY BURTON

Contributors

Presented By:
Humphrey Burton.
Unknown:
Andre Previn
Unknown:
Gillian Widdicombe
Soloist:
Kyung-Wha Chung
Baritone:
Thomas Allen
Chorus-Master:
Andrew Greenwood
Directed By:
Hazel Wright
Directed By:
Humphrey Burton
Source: Radio Times

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More