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Composer:
Sir William Walton

Conductor:
David Lloyd-Jones

Background: At 40 minutes duration, The Quest constitutes one of Walton's most substantial works. The plot is drawn from Spenser's allegorical poem The Faerie Queen, and, by presenting the conflict between good and evil, was intended to boost morale during the Second World War.

This performance is the first to retain Walton's original orchestration as well as restoring the cuts the composer inisted on making.

CATALOGUE NR: 8555868
RECORD LABEL: Naxos
FORMAT: CD
PRICE: £ 4.77 including VAT, or £ 4.15 excluding VAT
RELEASE DATE: 05-Jun-2002

COMPOSER: Sir William Walton
TRACKS: The Quest: Ballet in Five Scenes. Siesta. The Wise Virgins: Suite from the Ballet.
ORCHESTRA: English Northern Philharmonia
CONDUCTOR: David Lloyd-Jones

- Jul-2002 4 star BBC Music Mag.

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