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.
3 * Symphony No. 1 in E-Flat Major (Title, Not a Track)
4 3. I. Allegro Moderato E Feroce
5 4. II. Lento Solenne
6 5. III. Allegro Maestoso - Allegro Vivace Ma Non Troppo Presto - Tempo Di Marcia Trionfale
7 * Symphony No. 2 in E minor and C Major (Title, Not a Track)
8 1. I. Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato
9 2. II. Andante
10 3. III. Poco Largamente - Allegro Feroce - Molto Largamente
11 4. November Woods
12 * Symphony No. 3 (Title, Not a Track)
13 1. I. Lento Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Allegro Feroce - Lento Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Più Lento - Allegro
14 2. II. Lento
15 3. II. Moderato - Epilogue: Poco Lento
16 4. The Happy Forest
17 1. Overture to a Picaresque Comedy
18 2. Nympholept
19 * Symphony No. 4 (Title, Not a Track)
20 3. I. Allegro Moderato
21 4. II. Lento Moderato
22 5. III. Allegro
23 * Symphony No. 5 (Title, Not a Track)
24 1. I. Poco Lento - Allegro Con Fuoco
25 2. II. Poco Lento
26 3. III. Poco Moderato - Allegro
27 4. The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew
28 * Symphony No. 6 (Title, Not a Track)
29 1. I. Moderato - Allegro Con Fuoco
30 2. II. Lento Molto Espressivo
31 3. III. Introduction - Scherzo and Trio: (Allegro Vivace - Andante Semplice) - Epilogue: Lento
32 4. Into the Twilight
33 5. Summer Music
34 1. Tintagel
35 * Symphony No. 7
36 2. I. Allegro
37 3. II. Lento - in Legendary Mood: Più Mosso - Tempo I
38 4. III. Theme and Variations: Allegro - Theme: Meno Mosso - Andante - Vivace - Epilogue: Sereno
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.
