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The biography delves into the complex personality of composer William Walton, revealing a man deeply dedicated to his craft yet riddled with insecurities and self-doubt. Michael Kennedy captures Walton's contradictions, portraying him as both vulnerable to criticism and fiercely creative. The narrative is enriched by access to Walton's correspondence with influential figures like Siegfried Sassoon and Benjamin Britten, highlighting his wit, generosity, and the strong friendships that shaped his life.
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Portrait of Walton, Michael Kennedy
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- 1998
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- Title
- Portrait of Walton
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Kennedy
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Publisher
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 372
- ISBN13
- 9780198167051
- Category
- Music, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The biography delves into the complex personality of composer William Walton, revealing a man deeply dedicated to his craft yet riddled with insecurities and self-doubt. Michael Kennedy captures Walton's contradictions, portraying him as both vulnerable to criticism and fiercely creative. The narrative is enriched by access to Walton's correspondence with influential figures like Siegfried Sassoon and Benjamin Britten, highlighting his wit, generosity, and the strong friendships that shaped his life.