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Sir Arnold Bax wrote his seven symphonies between 1921 and 1939, embracing a prolific period that drew inspiration from a variety of sources. From the dramatic impact of the Second Symphony through to the seascapes of the Fourth and hints of Sibelius in the later works, Bax's powerful symphonic world is one of surprising and at times stormy vigor contrasting with the most intense lyrical expressiveness and serenity. The selection of additional orchestral works evoking nature and atmospheric landscapes fascinates and rewards in equal measure, providing an essential overview of Bax's music in critically acclaimed recordings.
Sir Arnold Bax wrote his seven symphonies between 1921 and 1939, embracing a prolific period that drew inspiration from a variety of sources. From the dramatic impact of the Second Symphony through to the seascapes of the Fourth and hints of Sibelius in the later works, Bax's powerful symphonic world is one of surprising and at times stormy vigor contrasting with the most intense lyrical expressiveness and serenity. The selection of additional orchestral works evoking nature and atmospheric landscapes fascinates and rewards in equal measure, providing an essential overview of Bax's music in critically acclaimed recordings.
747313701438

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Format: CD
Label: NAXOS
Rel. Date: 01/13/2023
UPC: 747313701438

DISC: 1

1. In the Faery Hills
2. Garden of Fand
3. * Symphony No. 1 in E-Flat Major (Title, Not a Track)
4. Track 4
5. I. Allegro Moderato E Feroce
6. Track 6
7. II. Lento Solenne
8. Track 8
9. III. Allegro Maestoso - Allegro Vivace Ma Non Troppo Presto - Tempo Di Marcia Trionfale
10. * Symphony No. 2 in E minor and C Major (Title, Not a Track)
11. Track 11
12. I. Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato
13. Track 13
14. II. Andante
15. Track 15
16. III. Poco Largamente - Allegro Feroce - Molto Largamente
17. Track 17
18. November Woods
19. * Symphony No. 3 (Title, Not a Track)
20. Track 20
21. I. Lento Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Allegro Feroce - Lento Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Più Lento - Allegro
22. Track 22
23. II. Lento
24. Track 24
25. II. Moderato - Epilogue: Poco Lento
26. Track 26
27. The Happy Forest
28. Track 28
29. Overture to a Picaresque Comedy
30. Track 30
31. Nympholept
32. * Symphony No. 4 (Title, Not a Track)
33. Track 33
34. I. Allegro Moderato
35. Track 35
36. II. Lento Moderato
37. Track 37
38. III. Allegro
39. * Symphony No. 5 (Title, Not a Track)
40. Track 40
41. I. Poco Lento - Allegro Con Fuoco
42. Track 42
43. II. Poco Lento
44. Track 44
45. III. Poco Moderato - Allegro
46. Track 46
47. The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew
48. * Symphony No. 6 (Title, Not a Track)
49. Track 49
50. I. Moderato - Allegro Con Fuoco
51. Track 51
52. II. Lento Molto Espressivo
53. Track 53
54. III. Introduction - Scherzo and Trio: (Allegro Vivace - Andante Semplice) - Epilogue: Lento
55. Track 55
56. Into the Twilight
57. Track 57
58. Summer Music
59. Track 59
60. Tintagel
61. * Symphony No. 7
62. Track 62
63. I. Allegro
64. Track 64
65. II. Lento - in Legendary Mood: Più Mosso - Tempo I
66. Track 66
67. III. Theme and Variations: Allegro - Theme: Meno Mosso - Andante - Vivace - Epilogue: Sereno

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Sir Arnold Bax wrote his seven symphonies between 1921 and 1939, embracing a prolific period that drew inspiration from a variety of sources. From the dramatic impact of the Second Symphony through to the seascapes of the Fourth and hints of Sibelius in the later works, Bax's powerful symphonic world is one of surprising and at times stormy vigor contrasting with the most intense lyrical expressiveness and serenity. The selection of additional orchestral works evoking nature and atmospheric landscapes fascinates and rewards in equal measure, providing an essential overview of Bax's music in critically acclaimed recordings.
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