Composer

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William Walton

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Compose Date

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1977 - 1978

Average_duration

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10:42

Movement_count

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9

Movement ....

Façade 2 is a musical composition by William Walton, which was premiered on 23 June 1972 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The piece is a sequel to Walton's earlier work, Façade, which was composed in 1922. Façade 2 is a suite of eight movements, each of which is based on a poem by Edith Sitwell. The first movement, "Fanfare," is a short, lively piece that sets the tone for the rest of the suite. It features a brass section and percussion, and is characterized by its energetic rhythms and playful melodies. The second movement, "Hornpipe," is a lively dance that features a solo clarinet and a variety of percussion instruments. The movement is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and its use of traditional folk melodies. The third movement, "En Famille," is a slow, melancholy piece that features a solo cello and a string orchestra. The movement is characterized by its mournful melodies and its use of dissonant harmonies. The fourth movement, "Mariner Man," is a lively, sea shanty-inspired piece that features a solo trumpet and a variety of percussion instruments. The movement is characterized by its jaunty rhythms and its use of nautical imagery. The fifth movement, "Long Steel Grass," is a slow, atmospheric piece that features a solo flute and a string orchestra. The movement is characterized by its ethereal melodies and its use of impressionistic harmonies. The sixth movement, "Through Gilded Trellises," is a lively, dance-inspired piece that features a solo saxophone and a variety of percussion instruments. The movement is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and its use of exotic melodies. The seventh movement, "Tango-Pasodoble," is a lively, dance-inspired piece that features a solo trumpet and a variety of percussion instruments. The movement is characterized by its sultry rhythms and its use of Latin American melodies. The final movement, "Four in the Morning," is a slow, atmospheric piece that features a solo clarinet and a string orchestra. The movement is characterized by its haunting melodies and its use of dissonant harmonies. Overall, Façade 2 is a lively and eclectic suite that showcases Walton's versatility as a composer. The piece draws on a variety of musical styles and influences, from traditional folk melodies to Latin American rhythms, and features a range of solo instruments and ensembles.

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