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Work: Viola Concerto

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ComposerWalton, William (1902-1983)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeOrchestral
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LondonThe Outcry Ensemble - Outcry OutLoud

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Barber, Muhly, Walton, Tchaikovsky
James Henshaw; Outcry Ensemble; Elliott Perks

DresdenSir Donald with Brahms

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Vaughan Williams, Walton, Brahms
Dresden Philharmonic; Sir Donald Runnicles; Timothy Ridout

HuddersfieldProkofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’

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Elgar, Walton, Tarkiainen, Prokofiev
Orchestra of Opera North; Chloe Rooke; Dana Zemtsov
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Wonderful Walton, brazen Brahms: LSO, Tamestit and Ticciati

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Antoine Tamestit continues his Artist Portrait series with a concerto that was initially rejected by its first proposed soloist. 
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Malcolm Arnold's Fifth Symphony resurrected by Sakari Oramo and BBCSO

An all-British composer line-up at the Proms also included Walton's Viola Concerto, John Foulds and Charlotte Bray. 
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Anu Tali brings swan songs to Belfast

In an unusual programme, with Finnish music from Rautavaara and Sibelius, separated by Walton, the Ulster Orchestra and Anu Tali find all the subtleties in the music.  
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Bachtrack top ten: Viola playlist

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To celebrate Viola Month here at Bachtrack, editors Mark and Elisabeth have selected their favourite concertos and sonatas featuring the instrument.