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Bax: Complete Symphonies; Orchestral Works / Lloyd-Jones, RSNO
Naxos

Bax: Complete Symphonies; Orchestral Works / Lloyd-Jones, RSNO

$54.99

Details

Composer
Arnold Bax
Artist
David Lloyd-Jones
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jan 13, 2023
Catalog #
8507014
UPC
747313701438

About

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.

REVIEW:

Listeners should come away mightily impressed by David Lloyd-Jones's clear-headed conducting of this intoxicating repertoire.

-- Gramophone

Past praise of previously released individual volumes included in this set:

Symphony No. 1 - In the Faery Hills - Garden of Fand

This first disc in the Naxos Bax series offers warmly idiomatic readings of two early symphonic poems, as well as the First Symphony…finely detailed. In the two symphonic poems, more specifically inspired by Irish themes, Lloyd-Jones draws equally warm and sympathetic performances from the Scottish Orchestra, bringing inner clarity to the heaviest scoring. First-rate sound...

-- Penguin Guide

Symphony No. 4, Nympholept, Picaresque Comedy Overture

The RSNO handle the difficulties of these scores well, with some wonderful solo playing from oboes and horns. The conductor David Lloyd-Jones allows those refulgent textures time to breathe, without letting the music sprawl.

-- Times of London

Symphony No. 5 - The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew

Lloyd-Jones's intelligent, meticulously observant and purposeful direction pays handsome dividends, and that a well-drilled RSNO in turn responds with sensitivity and enthusiasm. In short, another terrific coupling within what is turning out to be one mightily rewarding enterprise.

-- Gramophone

Tracklist 31 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 In the Faery Hills 15:04
    Track
    1
    Title
    In the Faery Hills
    Duration
    15:04
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  3. 2 The Garden of Fand 16:33
    Track
    2
    Title
    The Garden of Fand
    Duration
    16:33
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  4. 3 I. Allegro moderato e feroce 13:40
    Track
    3
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato e feroce
    Duration
    13:40
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  5. 4 II. Lento solenne 10:21
    Track
    4
    Title
    II. Lento solenne
    Duration
    10:21
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  6. 5 III. Allegro maestoso - Allegro vivace ma non troppo presto - Tempo di marcia trionfale 08:26
    Track
    5
    Title
    III. Allegro maestoso - Allegro vivace ma non troppo presto - Tempo di marcia trionfale
    Duration
    08:26
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  7. Disc 2
  8. 1 I. Molto moderato - Allegro moderato 16:48
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Molto moderato - Allegro moderato
    Duration
    16:48
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  9. 2 II. Andante 12:13
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    12:13
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  10. 3 III. Poco largamente - Allegro feroce - Molto largamente 11:04
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Poco largamente - Allegro feroce - Molto largamente
    Duration
    11:04
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  11. 4 November Woods 16:44
    Track
    4
    Title
    November Woods
    Duration
    16:44
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  12. Disc 3
  13. 1 I. Lento moderato - Allegro moderato - Allegro feroce - Lento moderato - Allegro moderato - Più lento - Allegro 19:10
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Lento moderato - Allegro moderato - Allegro feroce - Lento moderato - Allegro moderato - Più lento - Allegro
    Duration
    19:10
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  14. 2 II. Lento 11:28
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Lento
    Duration
    11:28
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  15. 3 II. Moderato - Epilogue: Poco lento 13:18
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Moderato - Epilogue: Poco lento
    Duration
    13:18
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  16. 4 The Happy Forest 09:35
    Track
    4
    Title
    The Happy Forest
    Duration
    09:35
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  17. Disc 4
  18. 1 Overture to a Picaresque Comedy 09:09
    Track
    1
    Title
    Overture to a Picaresque Comedy
    Duration
    09:09
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  19. 2 Nympholept 16:02
    Track
    2
    Title
    Nympholept
    Duration
    16:02
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  20. 3 I. Allegro moderato 16:08
    Track
    3
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    16:08
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  21. 4 II. Lento moderato 12:53
    Track
    4
    Title
    II. Lento moderato
    Duration
    12:53
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  22. 5 III. Allegro 10:26
    Track
    5
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    10:26
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  23. Disc 5
  24. 1 I. Poco lento - Allegro con fuoco 17:16
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Poco lento - Allegro con fuoco
    Duration
    17:16
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  25. 2 II. Poco lento 11:19
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Poco lento
    Duration
    11:19
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  26. 3 III. Poco moderato - Allegro 12:40
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Poco moderato - Allegro
    Duration
    12:40
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  27. 4 The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew 16:34
    Track
    4
    Title
    The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew
    Duration
    16:34
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  28. Disc 6
  29. 1 I. Moderato - Allegro con fuoco 09:45
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Moderato - Allegro con fuoco
    Duration
    09:45
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  30. 2 II. Lento molto espressivo 08:53
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Lento molto espressivo
    Duration
    08:53
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  31. 3 III. Introduction – Scherzo and Trio: (Allegro vivace - Andante semplice) – Epilogue: Lento 16:55
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Introduction – Scherzo and Trio: (Allegro vivace - Andante semplice) – Epilogue: Lento
    Duration
    16:55
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  32. 4 Into the Twilight 12:40
    Track
    4
    Title
    Into the Twilight
    Duration
    12:40
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  33. 5 Summer Music 09:02
    Track
    5
    Title
    Summer Music
    Duration
    09:02
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  34. Disc 7
  35. 1 Tintagel 14:35
    Track
    1
    Title
    Tintagel
    Duration
    14:35
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  36. 2 I. Allegro 14:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    14:54
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  37. 3 II. Lento - In Legendary Mood: Più mosso - Tempo I 12:45
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Lento - In Legendary Mood: Più mosso - Tempo I
    Duration
    12:45
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones
  38. 4 III. Theme and Variations: Allegro - Theme: Meno mosso - Andante - Vivace - Epilogue: Sereno 14:41
    Track
    4
    Title
    III. Theme and Variations: Allegro - Theme: Meno mosso - Andante - Vivace - Epilogue: Sereno
    Duration
    14:41
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Royal Scottish National Orchestra
    Conductor
    David Lloyd-Jones