At last I have blogged the complete symphonic output of a composer who wrote more than a single symphony. Well I have managed both of Walton's. I can't say I like the second symphony as much as the first, but then the first is one of my favourite pieces of music. The tauter, shorter second symphony has beautiful themes, but they are more elusive, harder to recall after listening though they are all distinct and instantly memorable. Just as his first symphony will give me constant pleasure, Walton's second will continue to intrigue and delight me.
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