Façade (Popular Song)

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Experimental and modern, Façade was a collaboration between Edith Sitwell and Walton when they were at the creative heart of 20s artistic London. The Popular Song, it’s most famous number, is a whimsical, tongue-in-cheek look at the Edwardian music hall. Composer: William Walton Performer: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sakari Oramo Recording date: 13 September 2014 Date of broadcast: 13 September 2014