“A visionary Viennese sound culture”
Die Presse, 18 October 2024
A feature on the Nova Orchester Wien and the orchestral culture Walker is building in Vienna.
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“An American in Vienna”
Die Presse, 2025
A profile of Walker and the rise of the Nova Orchester Wien.
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Recording reviews
… under Walker’s sensitive direction …
das Orchester · October 2026 · Alexander Walther
Wiener Concert-Verein recording · Mozart & Choveaux · Translated from German
Full review (German)The Wiener Concert-Verein under William Garfield Walker is attentive and alive, never retreating into mere accompaniment.
Online Merker · 29 January 2026 · Stefan Pieper
Wiener Concert-Verein recording · Mozart & Choveaux · Translated from German
Full review (German)Great temperament and urgency … the orchestra is captured with exceptional presence, and the horns sound excellent.
Klassik-Kompass
Comparative recording survey · Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos, K. 365 · Translated from German
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Performance reviews
Walker convincingly brought out the thematic and dynamic contrasts.
Klassik begeistert · 2024
BRUCKNER NOW!, Wiener Konzerthaus · Verdi – Debussy – Bruckner 4
Full review (German)He has a strong voice in the romantic repertoire.
Klassik begeistert · 2022
Musikverein · Prokofiev Symphony No. 3
Full review (German)A master of intense waves of sound with a pioneering spirit.
Klassik begeistert · 2021
Musikverein · Mahler 4 with Rebecca Nelsen
Full review (German)An unbridled delight in and love for music.
Klassik begeistert · 2024
Musikverein · Pieter Wispelwey – Dvořák 8
Full review (German)… far too gifted a musician, a promise for the future.
Klassik begeistert · 2022
Musikverein · Sibelius 2
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