Choral composition was an important and constant thread throughout Walton's composing career, and this volume brings together all his choral works designed to be sung a cappella or with organ: anthems, carols, partsongs, and service settings.
William Walton (1902-1983)Edited by Timothy Brown
"A handsome volume, with extensive notes on each piece, even the smallest." - The Singer Oct 1999
"Pride of place must surely be given to a superb volume, hard-backed with gilt lettering, The William Walton Edition: Shorter Choral Works without Orchestra. Enterprising choral conductors who are about to celebrate 10, 20, or even 25 years at the rostrum are the obvious people for whom such a gift would be very acceptable, and it is indeed a most handsome book . . . There is an excellent preface and notes on each work by Timothy Brown, and if you have recently had a Lottery winning, there is little doubt where you ought to spend it!" - CMQ July 99
A Litany (versions 1, 2, 3) Make we joy now in this fest Set me as a seal upon thine heart Where does the uttered Music go? Put off the serpent girdle What cheer? The Twelve Missa Brevis All this time Jubilate Deo Cantico del Sole Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Antiphon King Herod and the cock
