Biography of William Walton

William Walton (* 29. March 1902 in Oldham; † 8. March 1983 in Ischia) was an englischer Komponist und Dirigent. He was 80 years old. He was married to Susana Walton. His education included Christ Church, Christ Church Cathedral School, University of Oxford and Memphis Technical High School. He received 5 awards, including Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Benjamin Franklin Medal. His cause of death was myocardial infarction. He was buried at Westminster Abbey.