Walton, William 1902-1983

Hamlet ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in English and held by 1,426 libraries worldwide
The classic version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his father's murderer.

Belshazzar's feast by William Walton ( Recording )
221 editions published between 1931 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,348 libraries worldwide

Henry V ( Visual )
3 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in English and held by 952 libraries worldwide
Adaptation of Shakespeare's patriotic historical drama that celebrates the English nation and the greatness of its King. Includes medieval battle sequences with a recreation of the Battle of Agincourt.

Symphony no. 1 by William Walton ( Recording )
53 editions published between 1936 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 865 libraries worldwide

Richard III ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 812 libraries worldwide
Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power.

Concerto for viola and orchestra by William Walton ( Recording )
74 editions published between 1929 and 2002 in 4 languages and held by 773 libraries worldwide
Performance of William Walton's concerto for viola and orchestra.

Henry V ( Visual )
23 editions published between 1944 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 725 libraries worldwide
Henry V is Shakespeare's dramatic depiction of England's Henry as he strives to claim the crown of France. Henry finally establishes an alliance with France when he meets and marries Catherine of Valois after his army is victorious.

Façade by William Walton ( Recording )
161 editions published between 1927 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 689 libraries worldwide

Façade : an entertainment with poems by Edith Sitwell by William Walton ( )
45 editions published between 1900 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 648 libraries worldwide

Richard III ( Visual )
13 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and German and held by 618 libraries worldwide
Set in England in the latter half of the 15th century, recounts the rise to the throne of the physically and morally deformed Richard and his fall at the hands of Richmond and his allies.