Despite early success, Walton's reputation dipped in the 1950s, with his opera Troilus and Cressida and Cello Concerto receiving mixed or negative reviews, being deemed 'oldfashioned'.
Critical Reception
Walton's early work Façade, composed with Edith Sitwell, was met with harsh criticism at its 1923 premiere, with press verdicts including 'drivel' and 'ridiculous'.
Composer Biography
Sir William Walton, the composer, gained a reputation as an "enfant terrible" of British music in the 1920s for his witty and provocative works.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place across three different dates between November 2022 and January 2024 at the Church of St Augustine, Kilburn, London.
Performer Biography
Sinfonia of London, conducted by John Wilson, has received five BBC Music Magazine Awards in five years and a Gramophone Award in 2022.
Performer Biography
Jonathan Aasgaard, the cellist on this recording, is Principal Cello of Sinfonia of London and a Professor of Cello at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Recording & Production
This recording uses 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
