Walton conducts Walton | Heritage HTGCD223

Walton conducts Walton

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Label: Heritage

Cat No: HTGCD223

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 20th June 2011

Contents

Artists

Richard Lewis (tenor)
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano)
Monica Sinclair (contralto)
Geoffrey Walls (tenor)
John Hauxvell (baritone)
Lewis Thomas (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra

Conductor

William Walton

Works

Walton, William

Facade Suite no.1
Facade Suite no.2
Troilus and Cressida (excerpts)

Artists

Richard Lewis (tenor)
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano)
Monica Sinclair (contralto)
Geoffrey Walls (tenor)
John Hauxvell (baritone)
Lewis Thomas (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra

Conductor

William Walton

About

Walton‘s own interpretations of the Facade Suites and operatic scenes from Troilus and Cressida provide unique insight into these works. The latter features the incomparable singing of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Richard Lewis. Both performances showcase Walton’s considerable talents as a conductor.

Essential listening for lovers of British music.

Troilus and Cressida Cast:
- Troilus: Richard Lewis (tenor)
- Cressida: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano)
- Evadne: Monica Sinclair (contralto)
- Three Watchmen: Geoffrey Walls (tenor), John Hauxvell (baritone), Lewis Thomas (tenor)

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