By coincidence, I was reading a review of a Walton CD on Friday 29th in
which it mentioned that that very day was his centenary. It's probably
too late now, but a little Walton in even late celebration won't go amiss.
I settled for an old favourite, his 2nd symphony, and was astonished to
find in the slow movement what sounded like a fleeting chord from The Rite
of Spring (around 3:40 in the Szell version). I've heard that piece many
times and never noticed it. Must try harder...
Richard Pennycuick
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