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Work: Viola Concerto

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ComposerWalton, William (1902-1983)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeOrchestral
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GatesheadSinfonia of London | Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Dukas, Walton, Rachmaninov
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson; Edgar Francis

ParisOrchestre de Paris / Klaus Mäkelä
/ Antoine Tamestit

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Brahms, Walton
Orchestre de Paris; Klaus Mäkelä; Antoine Tamestit

TorontoRachmaninov Symphony No. 2

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Korngold, Walton, Rachmaninov
Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra; Nicholas Sharma; Harrison Yang Meng
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Wonderful Walton, brazen Brahms: LSO, Tamestit and Ticciati

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.