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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 5: National Treasure

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William Walton (1902-1983)

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Episode 5: National Treasure

National Treasure

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, William Walton (1902-1983), National Treasure

Donald Macleod surveys Walton's legacy and plays music from his final years.

Donald Macleod surveys Walton's legacy and plays music from his final years. By that time, he was seen as a pillar of the musical establishment.

In his later years, Walton was seen as a pillar of the musical establishment- despite living in Italy- although he continued to think of himself as only a partial success. Donald Macleod surveys his legacy and plays music from the composer's final years.

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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