La Scena Musicale

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Today's Birthday in Music: March 29 (Walton)

1902 - William Walton, Oldham, England; composer

Biography and more
Article (La Scena Musicale, Jan. 2002)

Violinist Kyung-Wha Chung plays Walton's violin concerto, 3rd mvt. (special concert celebrating the 80th birthday of the composer; André Previn conducting)

Labels: birthdays, composer, William Walton

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