Symphony Hall

Walton's Violin Concerto

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

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    Sir William Walton

  • ViolinFest

    Throughout September, WQXR explores the many sides of the iconic instrument. Hear great recordings from the young "rock stars" of the instrument to the established veterans, and the greats of the past.

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As part of ViolinFest, Symphony Hall is focusing this week on the modern violin concerto. Tonight, we explore Sir William Walton’s Violin Concerto, a work written for and premiered by Jascha Heifetz in 1939.

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