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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 3: Wartime Favourite

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William Walton (1902-1983)

Episode 3

Episode 3: Wartime Favourite

Wartime Favourite

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, William Walton (1902-1983), Wartime Favourite

Donald Macleod how Walton's career took a new turn in the wartime era.

Donald Macleod considers Walton's increasing national importance, which came after he scored some of the greatest patriotic films ever made.

Walton's career took a new turn in the wartime era: his music was behind some of the greatest patriotic films ever made. Donald Macleod looks at the composer's increasing national importance- and official recognition.

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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