Author Description
This edition of Walton's Façade First and Second Suites for Orchestra has been off-printed from the William Walton Edition full scores. It combines the scholarship of the main edition with the practical benefits of a study score format, and includes an introduction by the editor. Orchestral material is available on hire/rental.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the definitive orchestral structure and instrumentation of William Walton's Façade suites through a scholarly, corrected edition. Editor David Lloyd-Jones utilizes the comprehensive William Walton Edition full scores to establish an authoritative text for conductors and musicologists. The work presents the music in a study score format, balancing historical accuracy with the practical requirements of modern performance and academic analysis.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Full orchestral scores for both the First and Second Suites of Façade
- Critical editorial introduction detailing the history and revisions of the work
- Standardized notation and instrumentation guidelines for orchestral study
Scope Limits
- Does not include the original reciter parts or the chamber ensemble version of the work
- Does not provide a comprehensive biography of William Walton beyond the context of these specific suites
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and conductors regard this edition as the standard reference for the orchestral suites due to its rigorous adherence to the William Walton Edition. Scholars frequently note the clarity of the layout, which makes it a preferred resource for both academic study and rehearsal preparation.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0193405695
ISBN-13:
9780193405691
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