Oxford University Press Walton William - Belshazzar's Feast - Vocal Score
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Summary of This Score
With "Belshazzar's Feast," William Walton delivers a spectacular and rhythmic work, renowned for its energy, dramatic contrasts, and immediate impact in concert. This vocal score edition, edited by Steuart Bedford, offers a newly engraved presentation fully compatible with the Walton Edition full score, ensuring reliable correspondence between the working material and the conductor's score. The adjustments made to the piano reduction primarily aim at practicality in rehearsal, without compromising the orchestral power of the original writing.
Designed for mixed SATB choir and baritone solo with orchestra, the work employs a rich ensemble (woodwinds, brass, percussion, organ, piano, harps, and strings), with possible options such as cor anglais and two brass bands. The result is a demanding symphonic choral score intended for advanced ensembles seeking a large-scale piece, equally challenging for the sections and rewarding for musical cohesion and textual expressivity.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | William Walton | Genre | Symphonic choral score (vocal score) |
| Editor | Steuart Bedford (edition) | Language | English |
| Edition | New engraving, compatible with Walton Edition (full score) | Difficulty | Difficult |
| Instrumentation | SATB choir, baritone solo, and orchestra (vocal score with piano reduction) | Pages | 136 |
Questions frequently asked
Is this edition compatible with the Walton Edition conductor's score?
The newly engraved edition is announced as fully compatible with the Walton Edition orchestral conductor's score. The match between the vocal score and the conductor's score is thus ensured.
What is the instrumentation of Walton's Belshazzar's Feast?
The scoring includes a mixed SATB choir, a baritone soloist, and an orchestra. The orchestral forces notably comprise woodwinds, brass, percussion, organ, piano, harps, and strings. Options for English horn and two brass bands are also indicated.
What skill level is required to sing Belshazzar's Feast?
The difficulty level is indicated as advanced. This score is intended for advanced ensembles, given its symphonic choral writing and rhythmic contrasts.
Is the score in English?
The 136-page score is in English.
Does the vocal score contain a piano reduction?
This edition offers a piano reduction intended for rehearsal work. It retains the reference to William Walton’s orchestral writing while facilitating preparation of the vocal parts.
