Composer(s): Bax, Arnold
Conductor(s): Lloyd-Jones, David
Label: Naxos
Genre: Orchestral
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.557145
Barcode: 0747313214525
Release Date: 09/2003

BAX, A.: Symphony No. 7 / Tintagel (Royal Scottish National Orchestra, D. Lloyd-Jones)

Perhaps the best known of all his orchestral works Bax’s Tintagel is a vivid tonal impression of the castle-crowned cliff of Tintagel in Cornwall. Here the legends of King Arthur and the scenic grandeur of the Atlantic ocean fired Bax’s imagination into producing some of the most vivid sea music ever written. Twenty years later Bax embarked upon his seventh and final symphony, relishing the Celtic tradition and combining playful exuberance with haunting wistfulness, serenity and poise, a true representation of the culmination of his musical achievements.

Tracklist

Bax, Arnold
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
1 Tintagel 14:35
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
2 I. Allegro 14:54
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
3 II. Lento - In Legendary Mood: Più mosso - Tempo I 12:45
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
4 Theme and Variations: Allegro - Theme: Meno mosso - Andante - Vivace - Epilogue: Sereno 14:41
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 56:55