Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of William Walton's "Walton: Cello Concerto / Façade," a captivating live recording released on January 1, 2009, by mpLive. This classical masterpiece showcases Walton's genius, featuring his renowned Cello Concerto and the enchanting suite "Façade."
Composed between February and October 1956 at Walton's villa on the island of Ischia, the Cello Concerto is a testament to his enduring brilliance. The concerto, his first large-scale concert-hall piece in 18 years, is performed with exquisite precision and passion, capturing the essence of Walton's compositional prowess.
The album also includes the complete "Façade" suite, a whimsical and imaginative work that Walton originally conceived with his then-lover, the poet Edith Sitwell. This live recording, originally performed at the Royal Festival Hall in London in 1953, brings to life the playful and poetic collaboration between Walton and Sitwell, featuring a delightful array of musical styles and moods.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of classical music, offering a rich and diverse listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, Walton's "Cello Concerto / Façade" is sure to enchant and inspire.
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Tracks
Cello Concerto: Announcement - LiveWilliam Walton, Gregor Piatigorsky, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Cello Concerto: I. Moderato - LiveWilliam Walton, Gregor Piatigorsky, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Cello Concerto: II. Allegro Appassionato - LiveWilliam Walton, Gregor Piatigorsky, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Cello Concerto: III. Theme and Improvisations - LiveWilliam Walton, Gregor Piatigorsky, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Cello Concerto: Applause - LiveWilliam Walton, Gregor Piatigorsky, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Cello Concerto: Back-Announcement - LiveWilliam Walton, Gregor Piatigorsky, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Façade: Fanfare - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 1, Hornpipe - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 2, en Famille - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 3, Mariner Man - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 4, Long Steel Grass - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 5, Through Gilded Trellises - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 6, Tango-Pasodoble - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 7, Lullaby for Jumbo - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 8, Black Mrs. Behemoth - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 9, Tarantella - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 10, A Man from a Far Countree - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 11, By the Lake - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 12, Country Dance - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 13, Polka - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 14, Four in the Morning - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 15, Something Lies Beyond the Scene - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 16, Valse - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 17, Jodelling Song - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 18, Scotch Rhapsody - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 19, Popular Song - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 20, Fox-Trot 'Old Sir Faulk' - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
Façade: No. 21, Sir Beelzebub - LiveWilliam Walton, Paul Sacher, Joan Cross, Sir Peter Pears, The English Opera Group Orchestra
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