This volume provides a definitive, scholarly edition of William Walton’s Symphony No. 1, addressing the need for a corrected and standardized musical score. Editor David Lloyd-Jones utilizes his extensive expertise in twentieth-century British music to produce a text that rectifies previous editorial inaccuracies. By re-engraving the work, the edition establishes a reliable foundation for conductors, performers, and musicologists studying this significant orchestral composition.

Experts and conductors regard this edition as the standard reference for performance and study of the work. The clarity of the engraving and the rigor of the editorial process make it a foundational resource for academic libraries and professional orchestras.