(8 April 1889-
22 February 1983) Introduced by Martin Cotton.
Ten programmes of recordings conducted by one of the great figures in British music this century, who was chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra from 1931-50.
Walton Overture: Portsmouth Point
BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Mono record: 1936)
Brahms Violin Concerto inD
YEHUDI MENUHIN
BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Mono: 1943)
Elgar Overture: In the South (Alassio)
BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Mono: 1944)
Series producer MARTIN COTTON