This 7-disc box set presents Naxos’ acclaimed edition of Sir Arnold Bax’s complete symphonies, together with a substantial collection of his other orchestral works. Recorded between the mid-1990s and the early 2000s this was, and still is, a leading edition of music that had been considered unfashionable until well into the 1980s. Featuring conductor David Lloyd-Jones and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the edition was notably influential in the general revival of Bax’s music.
Arnold BAX (1883–1953)
Complete Symphonies
And Other Orchestral Works
Royal Scottish National Orchestra • David Lloyd-JonesSir 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 vigour 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.
– Penguin Guide
– ClassicsToday.com
– Gramophone
– Fanfare
– BBC Music Magazine
– Penguin Guide
– Gramophone
[8-Disc Boxed Set]
Various Artists
– Daily Mail ★★★★
[6-Disc Boxed Set]
Complete Symphonies and Dances
National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland • Queensland Symphony Orchestra • Penny
– Pizzicato ★★★★
[8-Disc Boxed Set]
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[20-Disc Boxed Set]
Maggini Quartet
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