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Bax: Symphony No 2, Etc / Lloyd-jones, Royal Scottish Orchestra

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Details

Composer
BAX
Artist
David, Lloyd-Jones
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jun 01, 1999
Catalog #
8554093
UPC
636943409329

About


Naxos is going head to head with Chandos in English repertoire, and while British critics no doubt will circle the wagons in defense of their home-grown product, the fact is that this newcomer beats the Brits at their own game. Not only do we have a British conductor with evident sympathy for the music (which is Bax at his opulent best), but one with an orchestra that Chandos, in its own innumerable releases, demonstrated was clearly superior to the London Philharmonic (led by the late Bryden Thomson in the case of Bax's symphonies). In addition, we also get a recording of excellent technical quality. In fact, Chandos' recording of this piece was cavernous in the extreme, and Thomson's sometimes slack way with the music was anything but ideal. (There's a superb version of this symphony on Lyrita conducted by Meyer Fredman which has never appeared on CD). In short, this recording offers top quality in both performance and sonics irrespective of price, and makes the perfect starting point for anyone interested in sampling the work of this lusciously Romantic composer. [10/3/1999]--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 4 tracks

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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