Bax Complete Symphonies

Bax Complete Symphonies

Almost 20 years have passed since the 50th anniversary commemoration of the death of Sir Arnold Bax and the concurrent release of Vernon Handley’s complete set of Bax symphonies on Chandos. That set received enormous amounts of media attention and became the ‘go-to’ set for the Bax symphonies.

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Arnold Bax and the Loneliness of the Long Distance Listener by Steven Kruger

If you are reading this, it’s probably fair to say you are experienced in unrequited love. Carrying a torch for a composer bypassed by history is like that, rendered all the more intense by one’s sense of injustice at the neglect.

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‘From the Hills of Dream’ The forgotten songs of Arnold Bax

Superlative liner notes from Graham Parlett, added to full texts and a loving presentation from EM Records, make ‘From the Hills of Dream’ an attractive prospect. But does the music of Bax’s forgotten songs justify such quality treatment? Christopher Webber asks the question ...

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Bax’s First Piano Sonata, in F sharp minor - Survey

First written in 1910 and revised for publication ten years later, Bax’s First Piano Sonata was inspired by a romantic love affair and a trip to Russia and the Ukraine. In this comparative analysis of all ten available recordings, Christopher Webber asks whether its biographical content is important.

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‘London Nights’ - Review

An absorbing recital of English piano music, from the acclaimed Schubert specialist Franzisca Lee on the Capriccio label, is bookended by two, great 1st Sonatas: Tippett’s coming-of-age breakthrough and Bax’s Russian-inspired confessional dominate her programme, which also includes substantial works by Britten, Bridge and Ireland. Christopher Webber reviews…

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Bax Complete Symphonies

Bax Complete Symphonies

Posted by Bax Admin on Feb 17, 20231
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Arnold Bax and the Loneliness of the Long Distance Listener ...

Posted by Bax Admin on Apr 22, 20222
EMR CD073_Songs

‘From the Hills of Dream’ The forgotten songs of Arnold ...

Posted by Bax Admin on Feb 25, 20223
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Bax’s First Piano Sonata, in F sharp minor - Survey

Posted by Bax Admin on Feb 3, 20224
C3010_Lee (1)

‘London Nights’ - Review

Posted by Bax Admin on Jan 13, 20225

 

Welcome to the Sir Arnold Bax Web Site

The purpose of this web site is to provide information on the music of Sir Arnold Bax and to promote those musicians who perform his music. Here you can learn about Bax by reading interviews, essays and articles on his life and music as well as reviews of the latest recordings and concerts featuring his music. Each month this site will be updated to include new editorials, announcements, concert information and reviews. This site also provides an extensive biography and discography that is updated regularly.

Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the composer or are trying to locate scores for performing purposes. I am also eager to hear from all those who would like to share their enthusiasm for the music of this great composer. Please contact me at rybergadams@hotmail.com.