Improvisations on an impromptu of Benjamin Britten ; Concerto for cello and orchestra ; Symphony no. 2 Title Improvisations on an impromptu of Benjamin Britten ; Concerto for cello and orchestra ; Symphony no. 2 / Walton. Published by Colchester, Essex, England : Chandos, [2015] ©2015 Author Walton, William, 1902-1983 Details Additional authors Watkins, Paul, 1970- Gardner, Edward, 1974- Walton, William, 1902-1983. BBC Symphony Orchestra, instrumentalist Description 1 online resource (1 sound file) Summary Edward Gardner conducts the BBC Symphony in late music of Sir William Walton. This release follows the successful recording of Walton's First Symphony and Violin Concerto, one of Chandos' best-selling recordings for 2014.The Second (and last) Symphony was commissioned for the 750th anniversary, in 1957-58, of the founding of the city of Liverpool, but, delayed by the composition of the Cello Concerto, was only premiered in 1960. Uniform title Orchestra music. Selections Alternative title Orchestra music. Subject Streaming audio Concertos Symphonies Art music Concertos (Cello) Orchestral music Genre/Form Art music. Symphonies. Concertos. Streaming audio. Contents Improvisations on an impromptu of Benjamin Britten (13:35) -- Concerto for cello and orchestra (27:43) -- Symphony no. 2 (28:20). Credits (note) Producer, Brian Pidgeon. Author Walton, William, 1902-1983, composer. Title Improvisations on an impromptu of Benjamin Britten ; Concerto for cello and orchestra ; Symphony no. 2 / Walton. Publisher Colchester, Essex, England : Chandos, [2015] Copyright date ©2015 Playing time 001335 002743 002810 Type of content performed music Type of medium computer Type of carrier online resource Digital file characteristics audio file Performer Paul Watkins, cello (2nd work) ; BBC Symphony Orchestra ; Edward Gardner, conductor. Credits Producer, Brian Pidgeon. Event 1st work recorded 2013 September 18-19 Watford Colosseum. Remainder recorded 2014 October 28-29 Watford Colosseum. Source of description Hard copy version record. Connect to: Access Naxos Music Library Added author Watkins, Paul, 1970- instrumentalist. Gardner, Edward, 1974- conductor. Container of (work): Walton, William, 1902-1983. Improvisations on an impromptu of Benjamin Britten. Container of (work): Walton, William, 1902-1983. Concertos, cello, orchestra. Container of (work): Walton, William, 1902-1983. Symphonies, no. 2. BBC Symphony Orchestra, instrumentalist. Other form: Source record: Walton, William, 1902-1983, composer. Orchestra music. Selections. Improvisations on an impromptu of Benjamin Britten (OCoLC)905662446 Other standard identifier GBLWD1501301 GBLWD1501302 GBLWD1501303 GBLWD1501304 GBLWD1501305 GBLWD1501306 GBLWD1501307 GBLWD1501308 GBLWD1501309 GBLWD1501310 GBLWD1501311 GBLWD1501312 GBLWD1501313 Publisher no. CHSA5153 Chandos Branch call number eNYPL Music View in legacy catalogNavigation arrow Help and Feedback