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William Walton

William Walton (1902–1983) was a British conductor, composer and musician.

Also recorded as Sir William Turner Walton.

Overview

Recorded at birth as William Turner Walton.

Born at Oldham in 1902, died at Ischia in 1983.

In detail

William Walton studied at Christ Church, Christ Church Cathedral School and University of Oxford. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony.

Works named in the authority record are Spitfire Prelude and Fugue.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Benjamin Franklin Medal, Knight Bachelor and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “William Walton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q310939: William Walton

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