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Were Walton's compositions ever considered as not matching the taste of modernist critics?
No
Yes, at the beginning of his career
Yes, but only later in his career
Yes, throughout his career
Answer
Throughout his career, Walton's compositions were considered as not matching the taste of modernist critics. Although he was considered as one of the leading English composers of his time, he was often dismissed by modernist critics as a conservative composer who did not embrace the modernist musical style. However, Walton's compositions have since been reevaluated and are now considered as important works of British music.
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