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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: William Walton (1902-1983)

Composer of the Week: William Walton (1902-1983): Episode 2: Happy Prince

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William Walton (1902-1983)

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Episode 2: Happy Prince

Happy Prince

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, William Walton (1902-1983), Happy Prince

Donald Macleod discovers how Walton became the pre-eminent British composer of the 1930s.

Donald Macleod discovers how William Walton went from being an enfant terrible to establishing himself as the pre-eminent British composer of the 1930s.

Once the slightly risque enfant terrible of the roaring 20's, Walton established himself as the pre-eminent British composer of the 1930's, garnering critical accaim and popular recognition. Donald Macleod plays some of the music which made his name.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Donald Macleod explores the many sides to William Walton's life and music

Donald Macleod follows William Walton through the distinct eras of his life and explores the many sides to the man and his music

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William Walton (1902-1983)

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