Bernard Walton (24 March 1917 – 3 June 1972) was a British classical clarinettist.
[1] He studied at the Royal College of Music with George Anderson, the principal clarinettist at the founding of the London Symphony Orchestra in 1904.
[1] After leaving the orchestra in April 1966, Walton rejoined the London Philharmonic, and devoted more time to chamber music, forming the Music Group of London with Hugh Bean, Eileen Croxford, and David Parkhouse.
[5] Along with the other leaders of the woodwind section of the Philharmonia – Gareth Morris, Sidney ("Jock") Sutcliffe, and Gwydion Brooke – Walton formed what Legge liked to call "Legge's Royal Flush".
[6] In addition to his work as a performer, Walton was professor of clarinet at the Royal College of Music from 1954 until his death.