Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
William Walton Edition vol. 12
Format:Sheet music
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:25th Apr '02
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This volume prints both of Walton's orchestrations: his initial scoring (1929) and his reduced orchestrations of 1962. It also for the first time restores the solo part as edited by Frederick Riddle, an early soloist and champion of the work, who devised numerous idiomatic phrasings and bowings with the approval of the composer. The volume is completed by critical notes, facsimiles, and an introduction. Full performing material for both orchestrations is available from the Hire Library.
I was immediately impressed with the clean appearance, and the scholarly look the edition had . . . I really do appreciate the care editors are taking nowadays to provide as much information as possible to the performer . . . It is also very helpful for publishing companies to provide important historical information about the piece . . . I applaud this trend from publishers, and I hope this type of analytical history of pieces continues to find its way into print along with the music. * Kenneth Martinson, Canadian Viola Society Newsletter *
There are many acknowledged ways of playing this piece and this new edition enables the performer to deliver the music with the utmost clarity. There are always still more alternatives, but Wellington's carefully considered bowings have much to commend them . . . All in all, this is a very welcome addition to the library and comes warmly recommended. * Leonie Anderson, ESTA News and Views Autumn 2002 *
ISBN: 9780193681309
Dimensions: 351mm x 264mm x 34mm
Weight: 1745g
320 pages
Full score