Literature Network » Christopher Morley

Culture: Walton's widow joins in the party; Centenary celebrations mean a busy time for Lady Susana Walton, says Christopher Morley.

Content courtesy of

From: The Birmingham Post (England)
Date: 20020305
Author:

Byline: Christopher Morley

Lady Susana Walton is a frequent and enthusiastic visitor to these shores from her home on the paradisiacal island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples.

This year will see her even more often in this country as we mark the centenary of the birth of her late husband, the great composer Sir William Walton.

'I'm hopping back and forth all the time,' she explains as we meet over a Thai dinner ('I adore Thai food!') in Stratford-upon-Avon.

'I could stay in London but I prefer to go back to Ischia because we have this very important garden, which ...

Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.



Other Articles on Christopher Morley

  • Christopher Morley
  • CLASSICAL: Campaign for real instruments; Christopher Hogwood tells Christopher Morley about the rise of the period orchestra.(Features)
  • Storming night promised in the comfort of the Artrix; Christopher Morley's Classical Preview.(Features)
  • Christopher Morley's classical preview: CBSO Youth Orchestra's debut.(Features)
  • Culture: Symphonic sounds at the double; Christopher Morley reports on an unusual musical collaboration.
  • Culture: Paying musical tribute to a great predecessor; Peter Donohoe lends his support to a charity concert. Christopher Morley reports.(ROP)
  • The pianist who flips his lid; Christopher Morley meets a man with a clear vision of how to direct an orchestra from the keyboard.(Features)
  • Culture: Barbara is happy to follow the Lieder; As a series of Lieder recitals starts at Malvern, Christopher Morley meets a singer who would rather give than receive.(Features)
  • Culture: Thrilling ride to the heart of Europe; As the CBSO cross new borders, Christopher Morley is there to report.
  • Culture: Autumn offerings; Christopher Morley previews the classical week ahead.(Features)
  • Find More Articles

    • About Our Articles: We've partnered with Highbeam Research to provide these article excerpts for your research needs. However, due to copyright laws, we cannot publish the whole article. To view these articles in full length you'll need to use the link above to access the free trial at Highbeam.



    - 1G1-83474726
    Art of Worldly Wisdom Daily
    In the 1600s, Balthasar Gracian, a jesuit priest wrote 300 aphorisms on living life called "The Art of Worldly Wisdom." Join our newsletter below and read them all, one at a time.
    Email:
    		Sonnet-a-Day Newsletter
    Shakespeare wrote over 150 sonnets! Join our Sonnet-A-Day Newsletter and read them all, one at a time.
    Email: