Walton: Hamlet/ As You Like It Orchestral & Concertos Chandos(Classics)

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"Thanks to the diligence of Christopher Palmer, Walton’s score for Hamlet offers some 40 minutes of music, a rich and colourful suite, superbly played and recorded, an much enhanced by the contribution of Sir John Gielgud in two of Shakespeare’s soliloquies Marriner and the Academy draw out all the romantic warmth of both scores, and the sound is richly atmospheric to match."

The Penguin Guide - 1000 Greatest Classical Recordings 2011-12

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Walton’s score for Hamlet offers some 40 minutes of music, a rich and colourful suite, superbly played and recorded, and much enhanced by the contribution of Sir John Gielgud in two of Hamlet’s soliloquies, ‘O that this too, too solid flesh’ and ‘To be or not to be’.

Penguin Guide

Most of this music was adapted into concert form by Christopher Palmer, who included much more than the familiar short suites and excerpts. Marriner’s direction is flawless, and the sonics are still impressive.

American Record Guide

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