Anniversary Fanfare, for brass

• Date: 1973
• Composer: William Walton
• Period: Modern (1910-1949)

Review

William Walton's Anniversary Fanfare was composed in 1973, for a commemorative concert observing the 75th anniversary of EMI. Similar in mood and scope to Walton's A Queen's Fanfare, which marked Queen Elizabeth's entrance to a state event in 1959, the Anniversary Fanfare is characterized by dotted figures, ornamental triplet grace notes, full-bodied chords, and dramatic dynamic swells. The piece is scored for nine trumpets, seven trombones, tympani, and percussion battery. It was composed specifically as a prelude to Walton's famous Orb and Sceptre March from 1953, and as such can be played before the march without any intervening pause. ~ Jeremy Grimshaw, Rovi

Albums with Complete Performances of the Work

Title	Date
Sir William Walton: Symphony No. 1; Cello Concerto; Belshazzar's Feast; Coronation Te Deum; Crown Imperial; etc.	1999
Sir William Walton: The Complete Works	1995
William Walton: In Honour of the City of London; Fanfares and Marches; Jubilate Deo; Antiphon; 4 Christmas Carols	1991

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