William Walton Gala Concert

Sir Andre Previn conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra in this gala concert, given to mark the eightieth birthday of one of Britain's best-loved twentieth-century composers, Sir William Walton (1902-83). Recorded live from London's Royal Festival Hall, in Walton's presence, it features three of his most famous works: the Coronation march, Orb and Sceptre, Concerto for Violin in B minor (soloist Kyung-Wha Chung), and Belshazzar's Feast for baritone (Sir Thomas Allen), chorus (the Philharmonia Chorus) and orchestra.