Façade 2: A Further Entertainment

William Walton · 1902–1983 · British

For voice, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, cello, percussion

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 10 min
Composed: 1921–29
Era: 20th century

Notes

Eight numbers discarded from the original Façade; revised in 1977

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