William Walton - Complete Song Collection

"Dicker’s voice is comfortable over a wide range, with a notably rich middle register, and she’s alive to the often humorous and sometimes mischievous texts as set by Walton, always keenly projected, but is also capable of tender warmth in the more sensitive numbers ... Walton fans owe a huge debt of gratitude to Delphian, Siân Dicker and her engaging colleagues for this welcome addition to the catalogue." - Europadisc (Album of the Week)

“The performers bring that sense of enthusiasm and care to both the lively well-known numbers and the lesser known but no less deserving. After listening to this Dicker, Tunnicliffe and Kato certainly make us regret that Walton did not write more songs.” – Planet Hugill

Released in October 2024 by Delphian Records, this complete recording of Sir William Walton's songs for solo voice marks forty years since Walton’s death and one hundred years since the debut performance of the Edith Sitwell Façade settings. It notably includes the premiere recording of Walton's Four Early Songs in their entirety. Siân and Krystal are joined by guitarist Saki Kato for their fresh take on Walton’s unique contribution to the British song canon.

Siân, Krystal and Saki are indebted to the team at Delphian Records for the creation of this disc and are grateful for the support of City Music Foundation, Ruth Whitehead Associates, the Royal Over-Seas League and private supporters without whom the recording of this disc would not have been possible. 

The disc is available to purchase online HERE, or if you would prefer instead to donate to our crowdfunding page below we would be delighted to send you a signed copy.