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William Walton
British composer Sir William Walton answers the questions in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service's interview series. From May 1962.
British composer Sir William Walton answers the questions from Dilys Powell and Antony Hopkins.
Living in Italy at the time, Sir William had not long turned 60. Revealing his regrets and musical influences, he explains how he goes about his work.
Asked about getting married late in life, Sir William reveals how love struck when he spotted Susana - who became Lady Walton.
Launched in 1952, Frankly Speaking was a completely novel and ground breaking Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ series. Initially there were three interviewers and the series was both unrehearsed and unscripted.
First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service in 1962.
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Sun 25 Jun 2017
02:15
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