Bax / Royal Scottish National Orchestra Complete Symphonies CD

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.

1. In the Faery Hills 2. Garden of Fand 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 - Pi? 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: Pi? Mosso - Tempo I 38. 4. III. Theme and Variations: Allegro - Theme: Meno Mosso - Andante - Vivace - Epilogue: Sereno