What was the notoriety that Walton gained for his work'Façade'?
As a Modernist
As a Post-Modernist
As a Prankster
As a Maverick
Answer
As a Modernist, Walton's work Façade was a musical success that is considered a pioneering work of British music. It was a collaborative work with poet Edith Sitwell, and was first performed in 1923. It is an innovative work that uses a combination of traditional and experimental musical techniques.
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