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Arnold Bax
Person · male · United Kingdom · Streatham · born 1883 · died 1953 · recording since 1983
English composer, poet, and author (1883–1953)
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Debut release: Symphony no. 4 / Tintagel
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Album: Tone Poems, Volume 2: Into the Twilight / In the Faery Hills / Roscatha / The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew
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Album: Bax: Mater ora filium / I Sing of a Maiden / This Worldes Joie / Finzi: Magnificat / God Is Gone Up / Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice
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Album: Piano Music, Volume 1: Piano Sonatas 1 and 2 / Country-Tune / Lullaby / Winter Waters
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Album: Piano Music, Volume 2: Piano Sonatas 3 and 4 / Water Music / A Hill Tune / In a Vodka Shop
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Album: Octet / String Quintet / Concerto for Flute, Oboe, Harp and String Quartet / Threnody and Scherzo / In Memoriam
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Album: Concertante for Piano (Left Hand) and Orchestra / In Memoriam / The Bard of the Dimbovitza
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Album: Quintet for Harp and Strings / Elegiac Trio / Fantasy Sonata / Sonata for Flute and Harp
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Album: London Pageant / Suite from "Tamara" / Cathaleen-ní-Hoolihan / Concertante for Three Wind Instruments and Orchestra
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Album: To the Name above every Name / The Morning Watch / St Patrick's Breastplate / Nocturnes
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Album: Tone Poems: In the Faery Hills / November Woods / The Garden of Fand / Sinfonietta
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Album: Sea Fever: Roderick Williams Sings Baritone Songs by British Composers
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Album: Tone Poems, Volume 2: Three Northern Ballads / Into the Twilight / The Happy Forest / Red Autumn / Nympholept
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Album: Symphonic Variations / Concertante for Piano (Left Hand) and Orchestra
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Album: Bax: Piano Quintet in G minor / Bridge: Piano Quintet in D minor
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Album: Williams: Sonata for Horn and Piano / Quintet in D major / Household Music / Bax: Horn Sonata
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Album: Bax: String Quartet in E / Bantock: In a Chinese Mirror / Gardiner: String Quartet in One Movement / Davis: Summer's Eve at Cookham Lock
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Biography
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Biography
Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bax (8 November 1883 – 3 October 1953) was an English composer, poet, and author. His prolific output includes songs, choral music, chamber pieces, and solo piano works, but he is best known for his orchestral music. In addition to a series of symphonic poems, he wrote seven symphonies and was for a time widely regarded as the leading British symphonist.
Bax was born in the London suburb of Streatham to a prosperous family. He was encouraged by his parents to pursue a career in music, and his private income enabled him to follow his own path as a composer without regard for fashion or orthodoxy. Consequently, he came to be regarded in musical circles as an important but isolated figure. While still a student at the Royal Academy of Music Bax became fascinated with Ireland and Celtic culture, which became a strong influence on his early development. In the years before the First World War he lived in Ireland and became a member of Dublin literary circles, writing fiction and verse under the pseudonym Dermot O'Byrne. Later, he developed an affinity with Nordic culture, which for a time superseded his Celtic influences in the years after the First World War.
Between 1910 and 1920 Bax wrote a large amount of music, including the symphonic poem Tintagel, his best-known work. During this period he formed a lifelong association with the pianist Harriet Cohen – at first an affair, then a friendship, and always a close professional relationship. In the 1920s he began the series of seven symphonies which form the heart of his orchestral output. In 1942 Bax was appointed Master of the King's Music, but composed little in that capacity. In his last years he found his music regarded as old-fashioned, and after his death it was generally neglected. From the 1960s, mainly through a growing number of commercial recordings, his music was gradually rediscovered, although little of it is regularly heard in the concert hall.
Early years
Bax was born on 8 November 1883 in the London suburb of Streatham, Surrey, to a prosperous Victorian family. He was the eldest son of Alfred Ridley Bax and his wife, Charlotte Ellen, daughter of Rev. William Knibb Lea, of Amoy, China. The couple's youngest son, Clifford Lea Bax, became a playwright and essayist. Alfred Bax was a barrister of the Middle Temple, but having a private income he did not practise. In 1896 the family moved to a mansion in Hampstead. Bax later wrote that although it would have been good to be raised in the country, the large gardens of the family house were the next best thing. He was a musical child: "I cannot remember the long-lost day when I was unable to play the piano – inaccurately".
After a preparatory school in Balham, Bax attended the Hampstead Conservatoire during the 1890s. The establishment was run – "with considerable personal pomp", according to Bax – by Cecil Sharp, whose passion for English folk-song and folk-dance excited no response in his pupil. An enthusiasm for folk music was widespread among British composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Parry, Stanford, Vaughan Williams and Holst; Sullivan and Elgar stood aloof, as did Bax, who later put into general circulation the saying, "You should make a point of trying every experience once, excepting incest and folk-dancing."
In 1900 Bax moved on to the Royal Academy of Music, where he remained until 1905, studying composition with Frederick Corder and piano with Tobias Matthay. Corder was a devotee of the works of Wagner, whose music was Bax's principal inspiration in his early years. He later observed, "For a dozen years of my youth I wallowed in Wagner's music to the almost total exclusion – until I became aware of Richard Strauss – of any other". Bax also discovered and privately studied the works of Debussy, whose music, like that of Strauss, was frowned on by the largely conservative faculty of the academy.
Although Bax won a Macfarren Scholarship for composition and other important prizes, and was known for his exceptional ability to read complex modern scores on sight, he attracted less recognition than his contemporaries Benjamin Dale and York Bowen. His keyboard technique was formidable, but he had no desire for a career as a soloist. Unlike most of his contemporaries, he had private means that made him free to pursue his musical career as he chose, without the necessity of earning an income. The Times considered that Bax's independence and disinclination to heed his teachers ultimately damaged his art, because he did not develop the discipline to express his imagination to the greatest effect.
After leaving the Academy, Bax visited Dresden, where he saw the original production of Strauss's Salome, and first heard the music of Mahler, which he found "eccentric, long-winded, muddle-headed, and yet always interesting". Among the influences on the young Bax was the Irish poet W. B. Yeats; Bax's brother Clifford introduced him to Yeats's poetry and to Ireland. Influenced by Yeats's The Wanderings of Oisin, Bax visited the west coast of Ireland in 1902, and found that "in a moment the Celt within me stood revealed". His first composition to be performed – at an academy concert in 1902 – was an Irish dialect song called "The Grand Match".
Early career
Musically, Bax veered away from the influence of Wagner and Strauss, and deliberately adopted what he conceived of as a Celtic idiom. In 1908 he began a cycle of tone poems called Eire, described by his biographer Lewis Foreman as the beginning of the composer's truly mature style. The first of these pieces, Into the Twilight, was premiered by Thomas Beecham and the New Symphony Orchestra in April 1909, and the following year, at Elgar's instigation, Henry Wood, commissioned the second in the cycle, In the Faëry Hills. The work received mixed notices. The Manchester Guardian's reviewer wrote, "Mr Bax has happily suggested the appropriate atmosphere of mystery"; The Observer found the piece "very undeterminate and unsatisfying, but not difficult to follow". The Times commented on the "rather second-hand language" at some points, derivative of Wagner and Debussy, although "there is still a great deal which is wholly individual". The Musical Times praised "a mystic glamour that could not fail to be felt by the listener" although the coherence of the piece "was not instantly discernible". A third work in the cycle, Roscatha, was not performed in the composer's lifetime.
Bax's private means enabled him to travel to the Russian Empire in 1910. He was in pursuit of Natalia Skarginska, a young Ukrainian whom he had met in London – one of several women with whom he fell in love over the years. The visit eventually proved a failure from the romantic point of view but musically enriched him. In Saint Petersburg he discovered and immediately loved ballet; he absorbed Russian musical influences that inspired material for the First Piano Sonata, the piano pieces, "May Night in the Ukraine" and "Gopak", and the First Violin Sonata, dedicated to Skarginska. Foreman describes him in this period as "a musical magpie, celebrating his latest discoveries in new compositions"; Foreman adds that Bax's own musical personality was strong enough for him to assimilate his influences and make them into his own. Russian music continued to influence him until the First World War. An unfinished ballet Tamara, "a little-Russian fairy tale in action and dance", provided material the composer reused in post-war works.
Having given up his pursuit of Skarginska, Bax returned to England; in January 1911 he married the pianist Elsita Luisa Sobrino (b. 1885 or 1886), daughter of the teacher and pianist, Carlos Sobrino, and his wife, Luise, née Schmitz, a singer. Bax and his wife lived first in Chester Terrace, Regent's Park, London, and then moved to Ireland, taking a house in Rathgar, a well-to-do suburb of Dublin. They had two children, Dermot (1912–1976) and Maeve Astrid (1913–1987). Bax became known in Dublin literary circles under the pseudonym "Dermot O'Byrne"; he mixed with the writer George William Russell and his associates, and published stories, verses and a play. Reviewing a selection of the prose and poetry reissued in 1980, Stephen Banfield found most of Bax's earlier poems "like his early music, over-written, cluttered with the secondhand lumber of early Yeats, though the weakness is one of loosely chosen language rather than complexity." Banfield had better things to say of the later poems, where Bax "focuses matters, whether laconically and colloquially upon the grim futility of the 1916 Easter Uprising ... or pungently upon his recurrent disillusionment about love." Some of Bax's writings as O'Byrne were regarded as subversively sympathetic to the Irish republican cause, and the government censor prohibited their publication.
First World War
At the beginning of the war Bax returned to England. A heart complaint, from which he suffered intermittently throughout his life, made him unfit for military service; he acted as a special constable for a period. At a time when fellow composers including Vaughan Williams, Arthur Bliss, George Butterworth and Ivor Gurney were serving overseas, Bax was able to produce a large body of music, finding, in Foreman's phrase, "his technical and artistic maturity" in his early thirties. Among his better-known works from the period are the orchestral tone poems November Woods (1916) and Tintagel (1917–19).
During his time in Dublin, Bax had made many republican friends. The Easter rising in April 1916 and the subsequent execution of the ringleaders shocked him deeply. He expressed his feelings in some of his music such as the orchestral In Memoriam and the "Elegiac Trio" for flute, viola, and harp (1916), as well as in his poetry.
In addition to his Irish influences, Bax also drew on a Nordic tradition, being inspired by the Norwegian poet Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Icelandic sagas. Bax's Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra (1917) is seen by the musicologist Julian Herbage as the turning-point from the Celtic to the Nordic in Bax's oeuvre; Herbage views it as a further indication of the shift that Winter Legends, composed thirteen years later, has a Nordic rather than a Celtic setting.
During the war Bax began an affair with the pianist Harriet Cohen, for whom he left his wife and children. Musically, she was his muse for the rest of his life; he wrote numerous pieces for her, and she was the dedicatee of eighteen of his works. He took a flat in Swiss Cottage, London, where he lived until the start of the Second World War. He sketched many of his mature works there, often taking them in short score to his favoured rural retreats, Glencolmcille in Ulster, Ireland, and then from 1928 onwards Morar in Scotland, to work on the full score at leisure.
Inter-war years
In a study of Bax in 1919 his friend and confidante, the critic Edwin Evans, commented on the waning of the Celtic influence in the composer's music and the emergence of "a more austere, abstract art". From the 1920s onwards Bax seldom turned to poetic legend for inspiration. In Foreman's view, in the post-war years Bax was recognised for the first time as an important, though isolated, figure in British music. The many substantial works he wrote during the war years were heard in public, and he started writing symphonies. Few English composers had so far written symphonies that occupied a secure place in the repertoire, the best known being Elgar (A♭ and E♭ symphonies) and Vaughan Williams (Sea, London and Pastoral symphonies). During the 1920s and into the 1930s Bax was seen by many as the leading British symphonist.
Bax's First Symphony was written in 1921–22, and when first given it was a great success, despite its ferocity of tone. The critics found the work dark and severe. The Daily News commented, "It is full of arrogant, almost blatant, virility. Its prevailing tone colour is dark, very dark – thick clouds with only here and there a ray of sunlight." The Daily Telegraph suggested that if there was any humour in the piece, it was sardonic. The Manchester Guardian noted the severity of the work, but declared it "a truly great English symphony". The work was a box-office attraction at the Proms for several years after the premiere. In Foreman's view, Bax was at his musical peak for a fairly short time, and his reputation was overtaken by those of Vaughan Williams and William Walton. The Third Symphony was completed in 1929 and, championed by Wood, remained for some time among the composer's most popular works.
In the mid-1920s, while his affair with Cohen continued, Bax met the twenty-three-year-old Mary Gleaves, and for more than two decades he maintained relationships with both women. His affair with Cohen ripened into warm friendship and continuing musical partnership. Gleaves became his companion from the later 1920s until his death.
In the 1930s, Bax composed the last four of his seven symphonies. Other works from the decade include the popular Overture to a Picaresque Comedy (1930), several works for chamber groups, including a nonet (1930), a string quintet (1933), an octet for horn, piano, and strings (1934) and his third and last string quartet (1936). The Cello Concerto (1932) was commissioned by and dedicated to Gaspar Cassadó, who quickly dropped the work from his repertoire. Although Beatrice Harrison championed the concerto in the 1930s and 40s, Bax said, "The fact that nobody has ever taken up this work has been one of the major disappointments of my musical life".
Bax was knighted in the 1937 Coronation Honours; he had neither expected nor sought the honour, and was more surprised than delighted to receive it. As the decade progressed, he became less prolific; he commented that he wanted to "retire, like a grocer". Among his compositions from the period was the Violin Concerto (1938). Although not written to commission, he had composed it with the violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz in mind. Heifetz never played it, and it was premiered in 1942 by Eda Kersey with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Wood.
1940s and 1950s
After the death of the Master of the King's Music, Sir Walford Davies, in 1941, Bax was appointed to succeed him. The choice surprised many. Bax, despite his knighthood, was not an Establishment figure; he himself had expressed a disinclination to "shuffle around in knee-breeches". In the opinion of The Times the appointment was not a good one: "Bax was not cut out for official duties and found their performance irksome". Nonetheless, Bax wrote a handful of occasional pieces for royal events, including a march for the Coronation in 1953.
After the Second World War began, Bax moved to Sussex, taking up residence at the White Horse Hotel, Storrington, where he lived for the rest of his life. He abandoned composition and completed a book of memoirs about his early years, Farewell, My Youth. The Times found it at times waspish, at times reticent, surprising in parts, and regrettably short. Later in the war Bax was persuaded to contribute incidental music for a short film, Malta G. C.; he subsequently wrote music for David Lean's Oliver Twist (1948) and a second short film, Journey into History (1952). His other works from the period include the short Morning Song for piano and orchestra, and the Left-Hand Concertante (1949), both written for Cohen. Bax and the Poet Laureate, John Masefield, worked on a pageant, The Play of Saint George in 1947, but the project was not completed.
In his last years, Bax maintained a contented retirement for much of the time. Walton commented, "an important cricket match at Lord's would bring him hurrying up to town from his pub at Storrington with much greater excitement than a performance of one of his works". In 1950, after hearing his Third Symphony played at Bournemouth, he said, "I ought perhaps to be thinking of an eighth", but by this time he had begun to drink quite heavily, which aged him rapidly and impaired his ability to concentrate on a large-scale composition. He wrote in 1952, "I doubt whether I shall write anything else … I have said all I have to say and it is of no use to repeat myself." Celebrations were planned by the Hallé Orchestra and others to celebrate Bax's seventieth birthday in November 1953. The celebrations became memorials: while visiting Cork in October 1953 Bax died suddenly of heart failure aged 69. He was interred in St. Finbarr's Cemetery, Cork.
Music
Bax's fellow composer Arthur Benjamin wrote that Bax was "a fount of music", whose "spontaneous and inexhaustible outpourings", unique among his contemporaries, were comparable to those of Schubert and Dvořák. Evans has suggested that Bax's music paradoxically combines robustness and wistfulness, a view that later commentators including Herbage have endorsed. The early music is often instrumentally difficult or orchestrally and harmonically complex; from about 1913 onwards he moved towards a simpler, sparer style. The composer and musicologist Anthony Payne considered that Bax's best works date from the period between 1910 and 1925: he instances The Garden of Fand, Tintagel, November Woods, the Second Piano Sonata, Viola Sonata, and first two symphonies. By the 1930s Bax's music ceased to be regarded as new and difficult, and towards the end of that decade it was attracting less attention than before.
The conductor Vernon Handley, long associated with Bax's music, commented that the composer's influences include Rachmaninoff and Sibelius as well as Richard Strauss and Wagner: "He was aware of jazz and many more composers on the European scene than we are now. That finds its way into a person's psyche and personality and into his technique as a musician."
The critic Neville Cardus wrote of Bax's music:
The paradox is that Bax's methods, his idiom and tonal atmosphere are impersonal: that is to say, there is no direct unfolding of an individual state of mind or soul as we find in Elgar or Gustav Mahler. Yet there is no mistaking the Bax physiognomy or psychology: always through the gloom and thickets of the symphonies the warm rays of an approachable, lovable man and nature may be felt.
York Bowen thought it regrettable that Bax's orchestral works frequently call for exceptionally large forces: "When the score demands such luxuries as triple or quadruple woodwind, six horns, three or four trumpets, extra percussion and perhaps organ, it is undoubtedly throwing extra difficulties in the way of performance." The composer Eric Coates commented that Bax's music appealed greatly to orchestral players: "whichever instrument he wrote for, it was as if he played that instrument himself, so well did he seem to write for it".
Symphonies
While in Dresden in 1907 Bax began work on what he later called "a colossal symphony which would have occupied quite an hour in performance, were such a cloud-cuckoo dream to become an actuality". He added "Happily, it never has!", but he left a complete piano sketch, which was orchestrated in 2012–13 by Martin Yates, and recorded for the Dutton Vocalion label; it lasts for 77 minutes. The four-movement work, more conventional in structure than his completed symphonies, shows a strong Russian influence in its material.
Bax wrote his seven completed symphonies between 1921 and 1939. In a study of the seven, David Cox wrote in 1967 that they were "often dismissed as amorphous by those who imagine that Bax consists only of Celtic mistiness and 'atmosphere'. In fact they have considerable strength and frequent astringence; and formally the thematic material is presented with consistency and purpose." In Herbage's view, the cycle can be seen to fall into two groups – the first three and the last three – with the Fourth Symphony as "an extrovert interlude between these largely introspective works". Handley agreed that the first three could be grouped together; Foreman sees a Celtic influence in all three, with Bax's emotions about the Easter rising and its aftermath discernible. The Fourth is generally regarded as a more optimistic work than its predecessors and successors. Handley calls it "festive", but comments that its ideas developed into darker mood in the Fifth and Sixth. The Fifth is, for Herbage, "the greatest tour-de-force"; the Sixth stands out for its "magnificent final movement", which the critic Peter J. Pirie said "tears the earth up by its roots"; and the Seventh, in the view of the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, has an elegiac tone, its simplicity far removed from the discursive and complex music of Bax's earlier years.
Concertante works
Bax's first work for solo instrument and orchestra was the 50-minute Symphonic Variations in E♭ (1919), written for Harriet Cohen. The Times considered it "like one of those deeds of recklessness which in the Army may be followed either by a Court-martial or a V.C. We incline to favour the Court-martial, and to award the V.C. to Miss Harriet Cohen for her part in the enterprise."
The Cello Concerto (1932) was Bax's first attempt at a full-scale conventional concerto. It calls for a smaller orchestra than he customarily employed, with no trombones or tuba, and no percussion apart from timpani. Foreman points to many subtleties of scoring, but notes that it has never ranked high among the composer's mature works. The Violin Concerto (1937–38) is, like the last symphony, in a more relaxed vein than most of Bax's earlier music. Cardus singled it out as "unusually fine", although Heifetz may have felt it not virtuosic enough. The composer described it as in the romantic tradition of Joachim Raff.
Among the minor concertante works is Variations on the Name Gabriel Fauré (1949) for harp and strings, in a style more neoclassical than most of Bax's music. Bax's last concertante piece was a short work for piano and orchestra (1947) written in his capacity as Master of the King's Music, marking Princess Elizabeth's twenty-first birthday.
Other orchestral works
Bax's tone poems are in a variety of styles and have varied sharply in their popularity. His impressionistic tone poem In the Faëry Hills is described by Grove as "a succinct and attractive piece". It was modestly successful, but Spring Fire (1913) is instanced by Foreman as a difficult work; it was not performed in Bax's lifetime. During the First World War Bax wrote three tone poems, two of which – The Garden of Fand (1913–16) and November Woods (1917) – have remained on the fringes of the modern repertoire, and a third – Tintagel (1917–19) – which in the decade after his death was the only work by which Bax was known to the public. Grove characterises all three as musical evocations of nature, with little expression of subjective personal response. The orchestral piece that was neglected longest was In memoriam (1917), a lament for Patrick Pearse, who was shot for his part in the Easter rising; the work was not played until 1998. Bax reused the main melody for his incidental music to Oliver Twist (1948).
Oliver Twist was the second of Bax's film scores. The first was for a short wartime propaganda film, Malta, G. C.. A four-movement suite was published after the release of the latter, containing what The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music calls "a notable March with a genuine nobilmente theme in the best Elgarian tradition". Bax's third and last cinema score was for a ten-minute short film Journey into History in 1952.
Other orchestral works include Overture, Elegy and Rondo (1927) – a lightweight piece, according to Grove. The Overture to a Picaresque Comedy (1930), was for a time one of his most popular works. It was described by the composer as "Straussian pastiche" and by The Times as "gay and impudent, and with that tendency to vulgarity which so easily besets the instinctively refined composer determined to let himself go", Cardus thought the work so appealing that to live up to the overture the putative comedy would have to be "written by Hofmannsthal and Shaw in collaboration. Not often is English music so free and audacious as this, so gay and winning."
Vocal music
The critic Peter Latham remarked that he was surprised that Bax had never set any of Yeats's poems to music. Bax replied, "What, I? I should never dare!". Latham added that Bax's sensitiveness to poetic values made him "painfully aware of the violence that even the best musical setting must do to a poem". Eventually this feeling caused him to give up song-writing completely.
At the start of his composing career, songs, together with piano music, formed the core of Bax's work. Some of the songs, mainly the early ones, are conspicuous for the virtuosity of their piano parts, which tend to overwhelm the voice. Grove contrasts the virtuoso accompaniment of "The Fairies" (1905) with the simpler "The White Peace" (1907), one of his most popular songs. The musical analyst Trevor Hold writes that the piano "goes berserk" in "Glamour" (1920). Among the poets whose verses Bax set were his brother Clifford, Burns, Chaucer, Hardy, Housman, Joyce, Synge and Tennyson. The composer himself singled out for mention in his Who's Who article "A Celtic Song-Cycle" (1904) to words by "Fiona Macleod" (a pen name of the poet William Sharp). Among the post-war songs, Hold considers Bax's "In the Morning" (1926) to be one of the best of all settings of Housman's works, "and it makes you wish that Bax had made further explorations into the Shropshire landscape." Hold classes that song, together with "Across the Door" (1921), "Rann of Exile" (1922) and "Watching the Needleboats" (1932), as "truly modern, 20th-century masterpieces of song".
Bax wrote a substantial number of choral works, mostly secular but some religious. He was a nominal member of the Church of England, but in the view of the critic Paul Spicer, "None of Bax's choral music can be described as devotional or even suitable for church use … Here is a secular composer writing voluptuous music." The choral works with religious texts include his largest-scale unaccompanied vocal piece, Mater ora Filium (1921), inspired by William Byrd's Five Part Mass; it is a setting of a medieval carol from a manuscript held by Balliol College, Oxford. The composer Patrick Hadley considered it "an unsurpassed example of modern unaccompanied vocal writing". Bax's other choral works include settings of words by Shelley (Enchanted Summer, 1910), Henry Vaughan (The Morning Watch, 1935), Masefield (To Russia, 1944), and Spenser (Epithalamium, 1947).
Chamber and solo piano music
In his overview of Bax's earlier chamber works, Evans identifies as among the most successful the Phantasy for viola, the Trio for piano, violin, and viola and "a String Quintet of such difficulty that an adequate performance has seldom if ever been possible". He rates the Second Violin Sonata (1915) as the composer's most individual work to that date. For Evans, the culminating point of Bax's early chamber music was the Piano Quintet, a work "of such richness of invention that it would be an ornament to the musical literature of any country or period". Foreman makes particular mention of the First String Quartet (1918 – "a classical clarity of texture and form to its Celtic inspiration", and the "grittier" Second Quartet (1925), the Viola Sonata (1922), the Phantasy Sonata for viola and harp (1927) and the Sonata for Flute and Harp (1928).
The composer and musical scholar Christopher Palmer points out that Bax was unusual among British composers in composing a substantial oeuvre for solo piano. Bax published four piano sonatas (1910–32), which are, in Palmer's view, as central to the composer's piano music as the symphonies are to the orchestral output. The first two sonatas are each in a single movement, of about twenty minutes; the third and fourth are in conventional three-movement form. The First Symphony was originally planned as a large-scale piano sonata in E♭ (1921); the manuscript score of the latter came to light in the early 1980s and was performed for the first time in 1983. Bax's own virtuosity as a pianist is reflected in the demands of many of his piano pieces. Palmer cites Chopin and Liszt as major influences on Bax's piano style as well as Balakirev and the other Russians whose influence is seen throughout the composer's work. For piano duo Bax composed two tone poems, Moy Mell (1917) and Red Autumn (1931). His shorter piano pieces include picturesque miniatures such as In a Vodka Shop (1915), A Hill Tune (1920) and Water Music (1929).
Neglect and revival
In his later years Bax's music fell into neglect. Sir John Barbirolli wrote, "I think he felt keenly that his richly wrought and masterly scores were no longer 'fashionable' to-day, but nothing could deter him from the path of complete honesty and sincerity in his musical thought." The neglect became more complete after the composer's death. He had always sustained a Romantic outlook, distancing himself from musical modernism and especially Arnold Schoenberg's serialism, of which Bax wrote in 1951:
I believe that there is little probability that the twelve-note scale will ever produce anything more than morbid or entirely cerebral growths. It might deal successfully with neuroses of various kinds, but I cannot imagine it associated with any healthy and happy concept such as young love or the coming of spring.
Neither Bax's views nor his works were fashionable in the two decades after his death. The critic Michael Kennedy writes that the mid-1950s were a time of "immense change and transition in influential musical circles." The music favoured by the cultural establishment until then was regarded as having made Britain musically parochial and indifferent to the developments of the past half-century. In Kennedy's words, "Rubbra, Bax and Ireland found themselves out in the cold".
Foreman comments that in the years after Bax's death his reputation was kept alive by a single work – Tintagel. Kennedy estimates that it took "twenty painful years" before the music of the British romantics including Bax made headway against the dominance of modernism. Foreman dates the revival of Bax's music to Handley's performances of the Fourth Symphony and other works with the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra in the 1960s, and the pioneering recordings by Lyrita Recorded Edition of five of the symphonies. Scholarly consideration of Bax's life and music came with studies by Colin Scott-Sutherland (1973) and Foreman (1983). Bax's centenary in 1983 was marked by twenty programmes on BBC Radio 3, covering a wide range of the composer's music. In 1985 the Sir Arnold Bax Trust was established to promote the composer's work including the sponsoring of live performances and recording and publication of his music and writings. Since then a large number of Bax's works, major and minor, have been recorded (see below). The proliferation of Bax recordings has not been matched by a revival in his fortunes in the concert hall; the critic Stephen Moss observed in The Guardian in 2007, "Bax is considered the promotional kiss of death." In 1999 the Oxford University Press published a complete catalogue of Bax's works compiled and annotated by Graham Parlett; Music & Letters called it "a benchmark for any future researchers seeking to compile a catalogue of a composer's works".
Recordings
Two recordings of Bax as a pianist were made in 1929. With Lionel Tertis he recorded his own Viola Sonata for Columbia, and with May Harrison he recorded Delius's Violin Sonata No 1 for the rival His Master's Voice label. Of the symphonies, only the Third was recorded in the composer's lifetime; it was played by the Hallé under Barbirolli and released in 1944. The Viola Sonata, Nonet and Mater ora Filium were recorded under the auspices of the English Music Society in 1937 and 1938. The Phantasy Sonata for Viola and Harp, the Sonata for Two Pianos and a handful of the songs were recorded on 78 rpm discs. Of the tone poems, Eugene Goossens conducted the first recording of Tintagel, in 1928; twenty years later a set of The Garden of Fand with Beecham and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was released by His Master's Voice. By 1955 Bax on record was so scarce that The Record Guide listed only Tintagel, the Coronation March, the unaccompanied choral work What is it Like to be Young and Fair? and the solo piano piece Paean.
Parlett included an extensive discography in his 1999 A Catalogue of the Works of Sir Arnold Bax, later expanded and updated in a website. At 2015 the latter lists more than 250 works by Bax that have been recorded and published. The discography includes three complete cycles of Bax's symphonies released on CD, two by Chandos Records, the first conducted by Bryden Thomson (recorded 1983–88) and the second by Handley (2003); between them was a cycle issued by Naxos Records conducted by David Lloyd-Jones (recorded 1997–2001). The major tone poems and other orchestral works have been recorded, many of them in several different versions. Bax's chamber music is well represented on disc, with recordings of most of the works, and multiple versions of many, including the Elegiac Trio, the Clarinet Sonata and the Fantasy Sonata. Much of the piano music has been recorded by pianists including Iris Loveridge, John McCabe, Ashley Wass and Michael Endres, though by 2015 no integral survey had yet been recorded. Of the vocal works, by far the most often recorded is Mater ora Filium, but other choral works, and a representative selection of the songs are on disc.
Honours and legacy
Bax received the gold medals of the Royal Philharmonic Society (1931) and the Worshipful Company of Musicians (1931), and the Cobbett medal for chamber music (1931). He was awarded honorary doctorates by the universities of Oxford (1934) and Durham (1935) and the National University of Ireland (1947). A Bax Memorial Room at University College, Cork, was opened by Vaughan Williams in 1955. After Bax's knighthood in 1937 he was advanced to KCVO in 1953. An English Heritage blue plaque, unveiled in 1993, commemorates Bax at his birthplace, 13 Pendennis Road in Streatham.
In 1992 Ken Russell made a television film dramatising Bax's later years, The Secret Life of Arnold Bax. Russell himself portrayed Bax and Glenda Jackson, in her final role before leaving acting for 23 years to pursue her political career, appeared as Harriet Cohen.
In 2022 a bronze plaque was installed at the Morar Hotel in Morar to commemorate Bax, who frequently stayed there from 1928 to 1940 and composed several significant works during this period. The initiative was led by the British Music Society, with support from Historic Environment Scotland.
In 2024, the Sir Arnold Bax Society was established to promote Bax's music and legacy. Bax is a noted influence on the Australian composer Alexander Voltz, who is a representative of the Society.
Discography & profile
Normalised profile
Percentiles are computed over every artist in the database, so a tier-3 artist can still sit in the 95th percentile on a single axis.
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 32 | 91.5th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 91 | 97.5th |
| Studio albums | 73 | 99.6th |
| Awards recorded | 4 | 96.3th |
| Timeline events | 77 | 99.5th |
| Recording span (years) | -30 | 7.5th |
| Genres | 7 | 93th |
Percentiles are computed at render time; missing values mean the artist has no data on that axis.
Discography (91 release groups · 73 studio albums)
Albums · 73
1983 · studio album
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1Symphony no. 4: I. Allegro moderato17:252Symphony no. 4: II. Lento moderato13:553Symphony no. 4: III. Allegro - Tempo di marcia trionfale10:444Tintagel14:591983 · studio album
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Tracklist · 4 tracks · 57:39
1November Woods18:372The Happy Forest10:223The Garden of Fand18:534Summer Music9:471985 · studio album
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1The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew17:342Into the Twilight12:583In the Faery Hills15:234Roscatha10:511985 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 48:34
1Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice, op. 2614:022Mater ora filium10:253Three Anthems, op. 27 no. 2: God Is Gone Up4:334I Sing of a Maiden That Is Makeless3:545This Worldes Joie6:196Magnificat, op. 369:21Symphony no. 1 / Christmas Eve
1986 · studio album
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1Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: I. Allegro moderato e feroce15:152Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: II. Lento solenne12:323Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: III . Allegro maestoso - Allegro vivace ma non troppo presto - Tempo di marcia trionfale9:154Christmas Eve17:56Symphony no. 3 / Dance of Wild Irravel / Paean
1986 · studio album
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1Dance of Wild Irravel5:292Paean3:273Symphony no. 3: I. Lento moderato20:454Symphony no. 3: II. Lento13:055Symphony no. 3: III. Moderato15:46Spring Fire / Symphonic Scherzo / Northern Ballad No. 2
1986 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 54:24
1Spring Fire: I. In the Forest Before Dawn3:262Spring Fire: II. Daybreak and Sunrise3:413Spring Fire: III. Full Day7:244Spring Fire: IV. Woodland Love (Romance)8:195Spring Fire: V. Maenads7:516Symphonic Scherzo7:327Northern Ballad no. 216:11Winter Legends / Saga Fragment
1987 · studio album
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Tracklist · 5 tracks · 54:40
1Winter Legends: I. Allegro14:012Winter Legends: II. Lento, molto espressivo15:183Winter Legends: III. Molto moderato - Allegro molto7:514Winter Legends: Epilogue: Molto cantabile6:165Saga Fragment11:141987 · studio album
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Tracklist · 4 tracks · 59:40
1Symphony no. 2: I. Molto moderato - Allegro moderato16:422Symphony no. 2: II. Andante12:463Symphony no. 2: III. Poco largamente - Allegro feroce - Molto largamente12:204Nympholept17:521987 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:03:08
1Cello Concerto: I. Allegro moderato14:232Cello Concerto: II. Nocturne. Lento - Andante con moto10:353Cello Concerto: III. Molto vivace8:534Northern Ballad no. 3 (Prelude for a Solemn Occasion)8:365Cortège for Orchestra5:506Mediterranean3:547Overture to a Picaresque Comedy10:57Bridge: Piano Trio no. 2 / Bax: Piano Trio in B-flat
1987 · studio album
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1Piano Trio no. 2: I. Allegro ben moderato14:002Piano Trio no. 2: II. Molto allegro4:543Piano Trio no. 2: III. Andante molto moderato6:234Piano Trio no. 2: IV. Allegro ma non troppo9:305Piano Trio in B-flat: I. Allegro con brio7:246Piano Trio in B-flat: II. Adagio (alla breve) – con moto11:117Piano Trio in B-flat: III. Tempo moderato e molto ritmico7:30Piano Music, Volume 1: Piano Sonatas 1 and 2 / Country-Tune / Lullaby / Winter Waters
1987 · studio album
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1Lullaby3:582Country-Tune2:033Sonata no. 119:454Winter Waters6:505Sonata no. 2 in F-sharp minor23:43Symphonic Variations / Morning Song (Maytime in Sussex)
1987 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 57:57
1Symphonic Variations: Theme. Lento espressivo3:022Symphonic Variations: Variation I. Youth. Allegro: Restless and tumultuous4:033Symphonic Variations: Variation II. Nocturne. Slow and serene: Broadly8:054Symphonic Variations: Variation III. Strife. Allegro vivace7:585Symphonic Variations: Variation IV. The Temple. Slow and solemn10:506Symphonic Variations: Variation V. Play. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace4:007Symphonic Variations: Intermezzo. Enchantment. Very moderate tempo6:458Symphonic Variations: Variation VI. Triumph. Moderate tempo, glowing and passionate4:599Morning Song (Maytime in Sussex)8:15Symphony no. 6 / Festival Overture
1988 · studio album
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Tracklist · 4 tracks · 55:23
1Symphony no. 6: I. Moderato - Allegro con fuoco9:512Symphony no. 6: II. Lento, molto espressivo10:443Symphony no. 6: III. Introduction (Lento moderato) - Scherzo & Trio (Allegro vivace - Andante semplice) - Epilogue (Lento)19:134Festival Overture15:351988 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:10:22
1Symphony no. 7: I. Allegro16:592Symphony no. 7: II. Lento - In Legendary Mood - Tempo I16:273Symphony no. 7: III. Theme and Variations14:174Glamour9:065Slumber Song3:266Eternity3:027A Lyke-Wake7:05Piano Music, Volume 2: Piano Sonatas 3 and 4 / Water Music / A Hill Tune / In a Vodka Shop
1988 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 57:56
1Sonata no. 3 in G-sharp minor: I. Allegro moderato10:332Sonata no. 3 in G-sharp minor: II. Lento moderato8:513Sonata no. 3 in G-sharp minor: III. Allegro6:294Water Music5:455A Hill Tune4:036In a Vodka Shop3:357Sonata no. 4 in G: I. Allegro giusto6:048Sonata no. 4 in G: II. Allegretto quasi andante6:419Sonata no. 4 in G: III. Allegro5:55Symphony no. 5 / Russian Suite
1989 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 1:01:44
1Symphony no. 5: I. Poco lento - Allegro con fuoco - Moderato17:382Symphony no. 5: II. Poco lento11:293Symphony no. 5: III. Poco moderato - Allegro - Epilogue13:504Russian Suite: 1. Gopak (National Dance)6:025Russian Suite: 2. Nocturne (May Night in the Ukraine)8:546Russian Suite: 3. In a Vodka Shop3:51Violin Concerto / A Legend / Romantic Overture / Golden Eagle
1991 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 1:15:29
1Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: I. Overture, Ballad and Scherzo. Allegro risoluto - Allegro moderato - Poco largamente14:452Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. Adagio11:413Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: III. Allegro - Slow Valse Tempo - Andante con moto8:514A Legend15:125Romantic Overture13:246Golden Eagle: I. Prelude. Andante2:267Golden Eagle: IV. Prelude, Act II Scene 1. Pavane - Tempo pomposo2:398Golden Eagle: VII. Prelude, Act II Scene 2. Allegro appassionato2:009Golden Eagle: VIII. Prelude, Act II Scene 1. Poco lento1:3210Golden Eagle: IX. Prelude, Act III Scene 2. Maestoso1:0311Golden Eagle: X. Mary Stewart's Prayer. Lento1:561992 · studio album
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Tracklist · 5 tracks · 1:02:11
1Northern Ballad No. 110:102Mediterranean3:203Symphonic Poem, The Garden of Fand16:374Symphonic Poem, Tintagel13:285Symphonic Poem, November Woods18:361993 · studio album
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Tracklist · 13 tracks · 1:02:56
1This Worldes Joie6:472Two Madrigals: 1. In Youth Is Pleasure3:153Two Madrigals: 2. Before me, Careless Lying4:374Mater Ora Filium10:515Long, Long Ago5:106Five Greek Folk Songs: 1. Miracle of Saint Basil1:487Five Greek Folk Songs: 2. The Bridesmaid's Song2:238Five Greek Folk Songs: 3. In Far-off Malta1:489Five Greek Folk Songs: 4. The Happy Tramp2:1910Five Greek Folk Songs: 5. A Pilgrim's Chant3:1111The Summer is Coming7:3712I Sing of a Maiden that is makeless4:1213Take him, Earth for Cherishing8:581994 · studio album
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Tracklist · 10 tracks · 57:59
1Sonata for flute and harp: I. Allegro moderato6:332Sonata for flute and harp: II. Cavatina: Lento7:243Sonata for flute and harp: III. Moderato giocoso4:384Duo for flute and harp: I. Molto moderato2:185Duo for flute and harp: II. Allegro ma non tanto2:216Duo for flute and harp: III. Poco lento2:467Duo for flute and harp: IV. Allegro vivace2:348In Ireland (arr. flute & harp: Catherine Beynon)6:559Naiades12:0010Night Thoughts10:30The Complete Works for Cello & Piano
1994 · studio album
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Tracklist · 10 tracks · 1:16:10
1Sonata for Cello and Piano in E-flat: I. Moderato. Tempo vaccilando11:182Sonata for Cello and Piano in E-flat: II. Poco lento9:313Sonata for Cello and Piano in E-flat: III. Molto vivace ma non troppo - Epilogue9:224Folk-Tale8:025Sonatina in D: I. Allegro risoluto3:596Sonatina in D: II. Andante5:557Sonatina in D: III. Moderato4:008Legend-Sonata in F-sharp minor: I. Allegro risoluto8:539Legend-Sonata in F-sharp minor: II. Lento espressivo8:3010Legend-Sonata in F-sharp minor: III. Rondo6:401995 · studio album
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Tracklist · 16 tracks · 1:15:20
1Elegiac Trio9:402Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp: I. Fantasia: Andante5:173Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp: II. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace4:274Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp: III. Notturno: Ruhig fließend5:045Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp: IV. Thema mit Variationen über ein altes Volkslied: Moderato6:016Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp: I. Pastorale: Lento, dolce rubato6:527Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp: II. Interlude: Tempo di Minuetto5:518Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp: III. Final: Allegro moderato ma risolutofor flute, viola and harp4:429A Sambuca Sonata: I. Fast6:2110A Sambuca Sonata: II. Slow, with continuous rubato4:4711A Sambuca Sonata: III. Fast3:1812Petite Suite: I. Prelude: Modéré2:0513Petite Suite: II. Modéré sans traîner2:1014Petite Suite: III. Vivement2:0715Petite Suite: IV. Allant3:4216Petite Suite: V. ♩ = 1122:561998 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 1:11:43
1Octet: I. Meditation. Molto moderato9:582Octet: II. Scherzo. Allegro6:203String Quintet11:134Concerto for Flute, Oboe, Harp and String Quartet: I. Allegro moderato6:095Concerto for Flute, Oboe, Harp and String Quartet: II. Cavatina. Lento8:156Concerto for Flute, Oboe, Harp and String Quartet: III. Moderato giacoso4:587Threnody and Scherzo: I. Threnody. Poco lento9:108Threnody and Scherzo: II. Scherzo. Allegro6:179In Memoriam (1916)9:23Symphony no. 1 / In the Faery Hills / The Garden of Fand
1998 · studio album
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1In the Faery Hills15:042The Garden of Fand16:333Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: I. Allegro moderato e feroce13:404Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: II. Lento solenne10:215Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: III. Allegro maestoso - Allegro vivace ma non troppo presto - Tempo di marcia trionfale8:26Concertante for Piano (Left Hand) and Orchestra / In Memoriam / The Bard of the Dimbovitza
1999 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 1:16:41
1In Memoriam, GP 17915:012Concertante for Orchestra with Piano (Left Hand), GP 378: I. Allegro moderato9:113Concertante for Orchestra with Piano (Left Hand), GP 378: II. Moderato tranquillo8:284Concertante for Orchestra with Piano (Left Hand), GP 378: III. Rondo. Allegro moderato6:365The Bard of the Dimbovitza, GP 160: I. Gypsy Song7:296The Bard of the Dimbovitza, GP 160: II. The Well of Tears8:537The Bard of the Dimbovitza, GP 160: III. Misconception8:558The Bard of the Dimbovitza, GP 160: IV. My Girdle I Hung on a Tree-top Tall5:329The Bard of the Dimbovitza, GP 160: V. Spinning Song6:36Symphony no. 2 / November Woods
1999 · studio album
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Tracklist · 4 tracks · 56:49
1Symphony no. 2 in E minor and C major: I. Molto moderato - Allegro moderato16:492Symphony no. 2 in E minor and C major: II. Andante12:123Symphony no. 2 in E minor and C major: III. Poco largamente - Allegro feroce - Molto largamente11:044November Woods16:44Symphony no. 3 / The Happy Forest
1999 · studio album
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Tracklist · 4 tracks · 53:32
1Symphony no. 3: I. Lento moderato - Allegro moderato - Allegro feroce - Lento moderato - Allegro moderato - Più lento - Allegro19:112Symphony no. 3: II. Lento11:283Symphony no. 3: III. Moderato - Epilogue. Poco lento13:184The Happy Forest9:35Symphony no. 5 / The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew
2000 · studio album
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1Symphony no. 5: I. Poco lento - Allegro con fuoco17:172Symphony no. 5: II. Poco lento11:193Symphony no. 5: III. Poco moderato12:404The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew16:33Quintet for Harp and Strings / Elegiac Trio / Fantasy Sonata / Sonata for Flute and Harp
2000 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 1:05:08
1Quintet for Harp and Strings: Tempo moderato -6:312Quintet for Harp and Strings: Tranquillo -2:493Quintet for Harp and Strings: Tempo primo5:034Elegiac Trio for Harp, Viola and Flute8:565Fantasy Sonata for Harp and Viola: I. Allegro molto6:236Fantasy Sonata for Harp and Viola: II. Allegro moderato3:457Fantasy Sonata for Harp and Viola: III. Lento espressivo7:168Fantasy Sonata for Harp and Viola: IV. Allegro5:489Sonata for Flute and Harp: I. Allegro moderato6:5310Sonata for Flute and Harp: II. Lento6:3811Sonata for Flute and Harp: III. Moderato giocoso5:06The Complete Music For Viola and Piano/Harp
2001 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 1:14:33
1Fantasy Sonata for Viola and Harp: Allegro molto6:242Fantasy Sonata for Viola and Harp: Allegro moderato3:273Fantasy Sonata for Viola and Harp: Lento espressivo6:404Fantasy Sonata for Viola and Harp: Allegro5:295Legend for Viola and Piano9:596Concert Piece for Viola and Piano16:107Sonata for Viola and Piano: Molto moderato - Allegro11:108Sonata for Viola and Piano: Allegro energico e non troppo presto6:549Sonata for Viola and Piano: Molto Lento8:20Violin Concerto / Symphony No. 3
2001 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:12:29
1Concert for Violin & Orchestra: I. Overture (Allegro Risoluto), Ballad and Scherzo (Allegro Moderato - Poco Largamente)11:552Concert for Violin & Orchestra: II. Adagio9:233Concert for Violin & Orchestra: III. Allegro - Slow Valse Tempo - Andante Con Moto6:374Symphony No. 3 in C Major: I. Lento Moderato - Allegro Moderato18:005Symphony No. 3 in C Major: II. Lento12:386Symphony No. 3 in C Major: III. Moderato6:467Symphony No. 3 in C Major: Epilogue (Poco lento)7:102001 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 1:14:33
1London Pageant10:372Concertante for Three Wind Instruments and Orchestra: Elegy: Lento poco ad lib.9:063Concertante for Three Wind Instruments and Orchestra: Scherzo: Allegro - Allegretto semplice6:034Concertante for Three Wind Instruments and Orchestra: Lento8:005Concertante for Three Wind Instruments and Orchestra: Allegro ma non troppo, brillante5:306Suite from "Tamara": Prelude7:107Suite from "Tamara": Dance of the Water Spirits2:238Suite from "Tamara": The Enchanter's Palace and Dance of the Slaves3:359Suite from "Tamara": Naiads4:2310Suite from "Tamara": The Hunt and Apotheosis5:3511Cathaleen-ní-Hoolihan12:112001 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 54:07
1String Quartet no. 1 in G major: I. Allegro semplice8:312String Quartet no. 1 in G major: II. Lento e molto espressivo8:233String Quartet no. 1 in G major: III. Rondo. Allegro vivace6:464String Quartet no. 2 in A minor: I. Allegro12:085String Quartet no. 2 in A minor: II. Lento, molto espressivo10:046String Quartet no. 2 in A minor: III. Allegro vivace8:152002 · studio album
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1Overture to a Picaresque Comedy9:172Nympholept16:113Symphony no. 4: Allegro Moderato16:084Symphony no. 4: Lento Moderato13:005Symphony no. 4: Allegro10:192002 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 57:11
1String Quartet no. 3 in F major: I. Allegro10:172String Quartet no. 3 in F major: II. Poco lento9:163String Quartet no. 3 in F major: III. Scherzo and Trio9:234String Quartet no. 3 in F major: IV. Allegro7:445Lyrical Interlude for String Quintet9:056Adagio ma non troppo "Cathaleen-ni-Hoolihan" (from String Quartet in E major)11:26Sinfonietta / Overture, Elegy and Rondo
2003 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 45:44
1Overture, Elegy and Rondo: I. Overture7:572Overture, Elegy and Rondo: II. Elegy8:263Overture, Elegy and Rondo: III. Rondo7:214Sinfonietta (Symphonic Phantasy): I.Molto Moderato - Allegro7:245Sinfonietta (Symphonic Phantasy): II.Tempo Primo9:256Sinfonietta (Symphonic Phantasy): III.Allegro5:11Symphony no. 6 / Into the Twilight
2003 · studio album
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Tracklist · 5 tracks · 57:46
1Symphony no. 6: I. Moderato - Allegro con fuoco9:522Symphony no. 6: II. Lento molto espressivo9:003Symphony no. 6: III. Introduction (Lento moderato) – Scherzo & Trio (Allegro vivace - Andante semplice) – Epilogue (Lento)17:024Into the Twilight12:505Summer Music9:02Symphony no. 7 / Tintagel (Tone Poem)
2003 · studio album
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Tracklist · 4 tracks · 56:52
1Tintagel (Tone Poem)14:402Symphony no. 7: I. Allegro14:513Symphony no. 7: II. Lento – In Legendary Mood (Più mosso) – Tempo I12:504Symphony no. 7: III. Theme and Variations (Allegro – Andante – Vivace – Epilogue)14:312003 · studio album
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Tracklist · 33 tracks · 5:55:22
Disc 11First Symphony in E‐flat major: I. Allegro moderato e feroce – Moderato espressivo – Tempo I13:032First Symphony in E‐flat major: II. Lento solenne10:393First Symphony in E‐flat major: III. Allegro maestoso – Allegro vivace ma non troppo presto8:274Third Symphony: I. Lento moderato – Allegro moderato – Allegro feroce – Più lento – Lento moderato – Allegro moderato – Allegro16:465Third Symphony: II. Lento11:176Third Symphony: III. Moderato – Più mosso – Tempo I – Epilogue. Poco lento13:50Disc 21Second Symphony in E minor and C major: I. Molto moderato – Allegro moderato – Molto largamente – Moderato semplice – Tempo I – Allegro moderato – Tempo I – Vivace16:262Second Symphony in E minor and C major: II. Andante – Più mosso – Poco largamente – Tempo I12:163Second Symphony in E minor and C major: III. Poco largamente – Allegro feroce – Meno mosso – Molto largamente10:224Fourth Symphony: I. Allegro moderato15:415Fourth Symphony: II. Lento moderato – Più mosso (Allegro moderato) – Poco largamente – Tempo I12:486Fourth Symphony: III. Allegro – Allegro scherzando – Tempo di marcia trionfale – Più largamente – Vivo9:51Disc 31Fifth Symphony: I. Poco lento – Allegro con fuoco – Dolce meno mosso – A tempo I (Allegro con fuoco) – Moderato – Tempo I (Poco lento)15:512Fifth Symphony: II. Poco lento – Molto tranquillo – Tempo I10:163Fifth Symphony: III. Poco moderato – Allegro – Lento – Tempo I (Allegro) – Epilogue. Doppio movimento alla breve – Con brio – Più lento11:584Sixth Symphony: I. Moderato – Allegro con fuoco10:115Sixth Symphony: II. Lento, molto espressivo – Andante con moto – Meno mosso – Più lento8:266Sixth Symphony: III. Introduction. Lento moderato – Poco più vivo – Scherzo and Trio. Allegro vivace – Andante semplice – Allegro vivace – Poco largamente – Molto largamente – Tranquillando – Epilogue. Lento16:58Disc 41Rogue’s Comedy Overture10:092Tintagel15:223Seventh Symphony: I. Allegro – Poco meno mosso – Tempo I – Poco largamente – Tempo I16:464Seventh Symphony: II. Lento – Più mosso. In Legendary Mood – Tempo I13:375Seventh Symphony: III. Theme and Variations: Allegro – Theme. Meno mosso – Tempo I – Meno mosso – Andante – Più mosso – Vivace – Molto moderato e maestoso, molto legato – Epilogue. Sereno13:41Disc 51Introduction7:542Bax and Vaughan Williams1:323Bax and His Musical Influences1:344First Symphony6:215Second Symphony and Third Symphony15:366Fourth Symphony5:067Fifth Symphony3:088Sixth Symphony7:579Seventh Symphony5:3710Epilogue5:56The Film Music of Sir Arnold Bax
2003 · studio album
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Tracklist · 34 tracks · 1:12:49
1Prelude. Lento moderato1:542The Storm. Con vivo3:203Oliver's birth. Molto moderato2:484Picking oakum. Poco lento2:215Oliver asks for more. Allegro moderato e feroce -1:226Mr Bumble's March. Pomposo0:317Oliver sent to bed among the coffins. Moderato2:118Oliver as funeral mute. Molto energico -2:349Death of Mrs Thingummy. Lento2:0310The Fight. Allegro1:2511Oliver's sleepless night. Andante -2:2812Oliver's flight to London. Poco allegretto0:3113Oliver meets the Artful Dodger. Allegro moderato1:5814Fagin's romp. Allegro con vivacità2:0515Oliver's pickpocketing lesson -0:4116Pickpocketing. Allegretto semplice -0:5717The Chase. Allegro vivace1:5918Oliver faints in court. Tempo rubato -0:4619Comic panic. Allegro0:5520Oliver at Mr Brownlow's house. Poco lento6:0421Oliver at play. Poco lento- Allegretto semplice1:2422The Portrait -1:0323Oliver's abduction. Lento1:0924Mr Brownlow's grief. Lento -1:4625Nancy's hysterical outburst. Allegro moderato - Andante1:2326Nancy's flight in the rain to meet Mr Brownlow. Moderato3:1727Dawn after the Murder. Moderato sereno - Bill Sike's rêverie. Poco lento3:2528Wanted for Murder. Moderato - Lento1:2529Finale [original]. Moderato brillante3:0930Finale [alternative]. Moderato brillante3:2331Gay March. Quick march tempo1:2432Quiet Interlude. Allegretto1:4633Work and Play. Moderato molto energico -3:5234March. Lento ma non troppo -5:30To the Name above every Name / The Morning Watch / St Patrick's Breastplate / Nocturnes
2004 · studio album
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Tracklist · 5 tracks · 1:00:22
1St Patrick's Breastplate14:572Nocturnes, GP 136: I. Aufblick4:203Nocturnes, GP 136: II. Liebesode4:044The Morning Watch, GP 33216:565To the Name above every Name, GP 26520:05Piano Sonatas nos. 1 and 2 / Dream in Exile / Nereid
2004 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 1:14:22
1Piano Sonata no. 1 in F-sharp minor22:312Piano Sonata no. 228:013Dream in Exile: Intermezzo11:554Burlesque3:075Nereid4:506In a Vodka Shop3:58Piano Sonatas Nos. 3 And 4 - Water Music • Winter Waters
2005 · studio album
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Tracklist · 10 tracks · 1:13:08
1Piano Sonata No. 3 in G sharp minor: I. Allegro moderato14:142Piano Sonata No. 3 in G sharp minor: II. Lento moderato11:223Piano Sonata No. 3 in G sharp minor: III. Allegro8:244Piano Sonata No. 4 in G major: I. Allegro giusto7:075Piano Sonata No. 4 in G major: II. Allegro quasi Andante7:046Piano Sonata No. 4 in G major: III. Allegro6:447Water Music6:268Winter Waters6:479Country-Tune2:1910O Dame get up and bake your pies2:412005 · studio album
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Tracklist · 5 tracks · 1:14:06
1Tintagel14:352The Garden of Fand16:323The Happy Forest9:384The Tale the Pine Trees Knew16:375November Woods16:44Viola Sonata / Trio In One Movement
2006 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 1:01:02
1Viola Sonata: I. Molto Moderato - Allegro9:142Viola Sonata: II. Allegro Energico e Non Troppo Presto6:083Viola Sonata: III. Molto Lento7:194Concert Piece12:325Legend9:266Trio in 1 Movement, Op. 416:23The Princess's Rose Garden / Pæan / A Hill Tune / Lullaby
2006 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 1:05:49
1What the Minstrel Told Us: What the Minstrel told us11:042A Mountain Mood5:383The Maiden with the Daffodil4:194Paean3:385A Hill Tune4:136Mediterranean3:057The Princess's Rose Garden7:2382 Russian Tone Pictures: No. 1. May Night in the Ukraine10:1592 Russian Tone Pictures: No. 2. Gopak6:2010Lullaby4:2911Sleepy-Head: Sleepy Head5:25Tone Poems: In the Faery Hills / November Woods / The Garden of Fand / Sinfonietta
2006 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 1:15:43
1In the Faery Hills15:182November Woods20:393The Garden of Fand17:384Sinfonietta "Symphonic Phantasy": I. Alla breve8:345Sinfonietta "Symphonic Phantasy": II. Andante con moto8:366Sinfonietta "Symphonic Phantasy": III. Allegro4:582006 · studio album
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Tracklist · 3 tracks · 52:04
1Enchanted Summer28:092Walsinghame17:033Fatherland6:52Clarinet Sonatas / Piano Trio / Trio in One Movement
2006 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 1:16:49
1Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano in B-flat: I. Allegro con brio6:202Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano in B-flat: II. Adagio (alla breve) con moto8:033Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano in B-flat: III. Tempo moderato e molto ritmico6:384Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in D: I. Molto moderato8:485Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in D: II. Vivace4:556Folk-Tale for Cello and Piano8:097Clarinet Sonata in E major8:598Romance for Clarinet and Piano7:489Trio in One Movement for Piano, Violin and Clarinet17:092006 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 2:00:22
Disc 11First Sonata In F Sharp Minor: Not To Fast And Very Decisive In Rhythm17:562Second Sonata: Lento Tenebroso24:113Third Sonata In G Major: Allegro Moderato10:274Third Sonata In G Major: Lento Moderato9:315Third Sonata In G Major: Allegro6:53Disc 21Fourth Sonata: Allegro Giusto6:082Fourth Sonata: Allegretto Quasi Andante6:443Fourth Sonata: Allegro6:064Sonata In E Flat Major (First Version Of Symphony No.1): Allegretto Moderato E Feroce13:165Sonata In E Flat Major (First Version Of Symphony No.1): Lento Con Molto Espressione9:466Sonata In E Flat Major (First Version Of Symphony No.1): Scherzo, Finale. Largamente9:242006 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:15:48
1Violin Sonata No. 1 in E Major: I. Moderato Tempo12:292Violin Sonata No. 1 in E Major: II. Allegro Vivace - Poco Piu Lento8:083Violin Sonata No. 1 in E Major: III. Moderato Tempo - Smooth and Serene11:384Violin Sonata No. 1 in E Major (excerpt) [original 2nd and 3rd movement of 1910]: II. Slow and Sombre (original Movement)11:395Violin Sonata No. 1 in E Major (excerpt) [original 2nd and 3rd movement of 1910]: III. Allegro Molto Vivace (original Movement)11:516Violin Sonata No. 3: I. Moderato10:077Violin Sonata No. 3: II. Allegro Molto9:56Sea Fever: Roderick Williams Sings Baritone Songs by British Composers
2007 · studio album
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Tracklist · 21 tracks · 1:16:45
1The Bard of the Dimbovitza: The Song of the Dagger8:482Welcome, Somer2:473Viking-Battle-Song3:234Sea Fever2:345When Lights Go Rolling Round the Sky2:276Youth's Spring-Tribute3:437The Holy Boy: A Carol of the Nativity3:018Hope the Hornblower1:459If There Were Dreams to Sell2:3210When I Am Dead, My Dearest2:0211Valour2:1212Morning and Evening3:5113The Seekers3:0014Hymn to the Stars3:2915Praise1:4216Fair is Our Lot4:2417The Coastwise Lights3:2918The Price of Admiralty3:2719Christmas Eve3:3320Little Heart Within Thy Cage2:1921King Arthur's Farewell to Guenever12:172007 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 1:04:20
1Festival Overture (arr. for 2 Pianos)13:512The Poisoned Fountain4:133Moy Mell, "The Pleasant Plain, an Irish Tone Poem"9:034Sonata for 2 Pianos: I. Molto Moderato (quasi Andante) - Allegretto Scherzando (ma Non Troppo Presto)8:545Sonata for 2 Pianos: II. Lento Espressivo8:016Sonata for 2 Pianos: III. Vivace e Feroce (ma Non Troppo Presto)4:497The Devil That Tempted St. Anthony6:288Red Autumn5:359Hardanger3:262007 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 1:13:30
1Violin Sonata No. 2 (1915): I. Slow And Gloomy7:132Violin Sonata No. 2 (1915): II. The Grey Dancer In The Twilight5:453Violin Sonata No. 2 (1915): III. Very Broad And Concentrated8:574Violin Sonata No. 2 (1915): IV. Allegro Feroce9:005Ballad For Violin And Piano (1916)6:486Legend For Violin And Piano (1915)9:287Sonata In G Minor (1901): Allegro Appassionato7:348Sonata In F Major (1928): I. Molto Moderato9:399Sonata In F Major (1928): II. Allegro9:06Rachmaninov: Symphony No.3 In A Minor / Bax: Tintagel
2008 · studio album
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Tracklist · 4 tracks · 53:13
1Tintagel13:492Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 44: I. Lento - Piu vivo14:453Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 44: II. Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro vivace12:364Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 44: III. Allegro12:032008 · studio album
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Tracklist · 41 tracks · 1:07:10
1The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Overture4:112The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Entry of Karissima1:163The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Karissima Plays Golf3:024The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Karissima and Lady Vere1:365The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: The Walking Lesson1:136The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Lord Vere Tells his Mother of his Love for Karissima0:187The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Karissima Appeals for Love0:288The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Karissima Droops Pathetically1:029The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Karissimas Dance of Joy0:4310The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: The Wedding Ceremony1:3711The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Dance Corps de Ballet1:1812The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: The Wedding Service2:5213The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: A Wild Night, The Maestro1:5514The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: The Clock Strikes Twelve0:1715The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Lord Vere Pleads for a Child0:4016The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part One: Karissima and Lord Vere go off in delight0:4117The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part Two: Dance of Motherhood6:1618The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part Two: The Funeral of Karissima5:3419The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part Two: Child's Dance2:1720The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part Two: Karissima's Farewell5:5721The Truth About the Russian Dancers: Part Two: Finale3:3122From Dusk Till Dawn: Prelude: Summer Night at the Window2:0723From Dusk Till Dawn: The Wind Dances in the Garden1:4824From Dusk Till Dawn: Molto piu lento: Midnight Strikes0:3825From Dusk Till Dawn: The Awakening1:3626From Dusk Till Dawn: The Flower's Dance1:2827From Dusk Till Dawn: The Dancer and the Clown1:3228From Dusk Till Dawn: The Wind Dances through the Room1:1129From Dusk Till Dawn: Piu lento: The CLock Strikes One0:1630From Dusk Till Dawn: The Flowers Dance Again3:1131From Dusk Till Dawn: Piu lento: The Clock Strikes Two0:1632From Dusk Till Dawn: The Dancer Falls Weeping Into The Clowns Arms0:1233From Dusk Till Dawn: The Clown Thrusts Her Aside And Scolds Her0:1034From Dusk Till Dawn: They Quarrel0:3835From Dusk Till Dawn: The Wind Violent And Boisterous1:1636From Dusk Till Dawn: The Dancer Humbly Draws The Clown's Attention To The Sad Fate Of His Rival0:5937From Dusk Till Dawn: The Dancer Turns Back To The Clown0:5038From Dusk Till Dawn: Dawn0:2739From Dusk Till Dawn: The Clock Strikes Three0:1640From Dusk Till Dawn: Everything Is Still, A Sad Silence Reigns0:5341From Dusk Till Dawn: The Wind Blows The Dancer Into The Clown's Stiff Arms0:422008 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:16:43
1Three Northern Ballads: First Northern Ballad. To Basil Cameron10:102Three Northern Ballads: Second Northern Ballad. To Adam Carse14:103Three Northern Ballads: Prelude for a Solemn Occasion (Third Northern Ballad)8:264Nympholept15:325Red Autumn5:106The Happy Forest9:517Into the Twilight13:24Symphonic Variations / Concertante for Piano (Left Hand) and Orchestra
2009 · studio album
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Tracklist · 10 tracks · 1:08:09
1Symphonic Variations: Part I: Theme: Lento espressivo2:292Symphonic Variations: Part I: Variation 1 "Youth": Allegro: Restless and Tumultuous4:113Symphonic Variations: Part I: Variation 2 "Nocturne": Slow and Serene, Broadly6:364Symphonic Variations: Part I: Variation 3 "Strife": Allegro vivace7:415Symphonic Variations: Part II: Variation 4 "The Temple": Slow and Solemn9:436Symphonic Variations: Part II: Variation 5 "Play": Scherzo: Allegretto vivace - Intermezzo "Enchantment": Very Moderate Tempo10:297Symphonic Variations: Part II: Variation 6 "Triumph": Moderate Tempo: Glowing and Passionate4:448Concertante for Piano (Left Hand) and Orchestra: I. Allegro moderato8:069Concertante for Piano (Left Hand) and Orchestra: II. Moderato tranquillo7:4510Concertante for Piano (Left Hand) and Orchestra: III. Rondo: Allegro moderato6:252010 · studio album
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Tracklist · 10 tracks · 1:06:44
1Sonata in D minor for Violoncello and Piano, op. 125: I. Allegro ben moderato10:092Sonata in D minor for Violoncello and Piano, op. 125: II. Adagio ma non troppo – Molto allegro e agitato11:493Sonata in C for Violoncello and Piano, op. 65: I. Dialogo – Allegro6:554Sonata in C for Violoncello and Piano, op. 65: II. Scherzo – Pizzicato. Allegretto2:245Sonata in C for Violoncello and Piano, op. 65: III. Elegia. Lento6:046Sonata in C for Violoncello and Piano, op. 65: IV. Marcia2:147Sonata in C for Violoncello and Piano, op. 65: V. Moto perpetuo2:298Legend‐Sonata for Violoncello and Piano: I. Allegro risoluto9:149Legend‐Sonata for Violoncello and Piano: II. Lento espressivo8:1810Legend‐Sonata for Violoncello and Piano: III. Rondo. Allegro7:08Bax: Piano Quintet in G minor / Bridge: Piano Quintet in D minor
2010 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 1:08:16
1Piano Quintet in G minor: Passionate and Rebellious (Tempo moderato)18:452Piano Quintet in G minor: Slow and Serious (Lento serioso)10:043Piano Quintet in G minor: Moderate Tempo (Tempo moderato) - Allegro vivace - Lento con gran'espressione12:244Piano Quintet in D minor: Adagio - Allegro moderato - Adagio e sostenuto11:145Piano Quintet in D minor: Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro con brio - Adagio ma non troppo9:476Piano Quintet in D minor: Allegro energico6:02Winter Legends / Morning Song / Saga Fragment
2011 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 56:13
1Winter Legends: I. Allegro12:232Winter Legends: II. Lento, molto espressivo14:333Winter Legends: III. Molto moderato - Allegro molto -7:084Winter Legends: Epilogue: Molto cantabile4:215Morning Song "Maytime in Sussex"7:116Saga Fragment10:37British Works for Cello and Piano, Volume 2
2013 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 1:15:29
1Sonata for Cello and Piano in A major, op. 64: I. Moderato – Allegro deciso e appassionato9:322Sonata for Cello and Piano in A major, op. 64: II. Lento serioso8:353Sonata for Cello and Piano in A major, op. 64: III. Allegro con fuoco7:014Sonata for Cello and Piano in E-flat major: I. Moderato11:365Sonata for Cello and Piano in E-flat major: II. Poco lento9:036Sonata for Cello and Piano in E-flat major: III. Molto vivace ma non troppo9:297Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor: I. Moderato e sostenuto8:368Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor: II. Poco largamente – Non troppo lento6:489Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor: III. Con moto e marcato4:49Phantasy / Four Orchestra Pieces / Overture, Elegy, and Rondo
2014 · studio album
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Tracklist · 10 tracks · 1:13:22
1Four Orchestral Pieces: I. Pensive Twilight. Andante con moto quasi Allegretto – [Poco animato] – Più tranquillo – A tempo – Steady time – Tempo I – Tempo I6:492Four Orchestral Pieces: II. Dance in the Sun. Allegro vivo – Poco più mosso – A tempo – Più lento – A tempo – [Poco più mosso] – [Tempo I] – Tempo I6:493Four Orchestral Pieces: III. From the Mountains of Home (In the Hills of Home). Lento – Molto tranquillo8:164Four Orchestral Pieces: IV. The Dance of Wild Irravel. Fast valse measure. Very rhythmical – Un poco più lento – Più vivo [Tempo I] – Vivo – [Vigorous and reckless] – Più lento – Tempo I – A tempo – [Più lento. Tranquillo] – [Animato]5:125Phantasy for Viola and Orchestra: Poco lento. Largamente – Un pochettino più mosso – Allegro moderato molto ritmico – Tempo poco più tenuto – Agitato – Poco più lento – Meno mosso – Poco più mosso – Animato – Tempo I – Tempo of Introduction – Broadly8:386Phantasy for Viola and Orchestra: Lento semplice – Tempo I – Più mosso (Allegro moderato)6:227Phantasy for Viola and Orchestra: Allegro vivace – Un poco più lento – Tempo I – Allegro moderato – Allegro vivace – Tempo più lento – Allegro – Più mosso – Poco largamente – Largamente molto7:028Overture, Elegy, and Rondo: I. Overture. Allegro – Dolce – Lento lamentoso – Tempo I – Tempo I (Allegro) – Energico – Poco largamente – A tempo – Più mosso – Con vivo7:499Overture, Elegy, and Rondo: II. Elegy. Lento – Più lento a tempo – Molto tranquillo9:2410Overture, Elegy, and Rondo: III. Rondo. Allegro moderato – Vivo – Vivo – Poco più lento – Allargando – Più Lento – Andante – Tempo primo – Più mosso – Poco ritenuto – Tempo più vivace – Presto – Tempo poco largamente – Allargando – Maestoso – Vivace – Maestoso – Vivace – Poco più lento – Largamente – Molto vivace7:012016 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 1:00:22
1Cello Concerto: I. Allegro moderato16:252Cello Concerto: II. Lento11:363Cello Concerto: III. Allegro molto10:034Cello Concerto: I. Allegro8:365Cello Concerto: II. Andante8:206Cello Concerto: III. Allegro vivace5:22Symphony No. 2 / Winter Legends
2017 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:19:39
1Symphony No. 2 in E Minor / C Major: I. Molto moderato - Allegro moderato14:412Symphony No. 2 in E Minor / C Major: II. Andante11:583Symphony No. 2 in E Minor / C Major: III. Poco largamente - Allegro feroce10:074Winter Legends: I. Allegro15:035Winter Legends: II. Lento, molto espressivo14:006Winter Legends: III. Molto moderato - Allegro molto8:477Winter Legends: III. Epilogue. Molto cantabile5:032017 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 1:13:35
1My Lovely One, op. 27 no. 13:052God Is Gone Up, op. 27 no. 24:553Welcome Sweet and Sacred Feast, op. 27 no. 37:364Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, op. 353:115Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice, op. 2615:156Magnificat, op. 3610:257I Sing of a Maiden That Is Makeless4:568This Worldes Joie6:419Greater Love Hath No Man6:1810Ex ore innocentium3:4411Te Deum in F7:292017 · studio album
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Tracklist · 8 tracks · 1:07:16
1The Spirit of England for Soprano, Chorus and Orchestra, op. 80: The Fourth of August7:192The Spirit of England for Soprano, Chorus and Orchestra, op. 80: To Women6:203The Spirit of England for Soprano, Chorus and Orchestra, op. 80: For the Fallen13:114A Voice in the Wilderness, op. 7711:195Grania and Diarmid, op. 42: Introduction3:096Grania and Diarmid, op. 42: Funeral March5:597Grania and Diarmid, op. 42: Song "There are seven that pull the thread"2:538In Memoriam17:062019 · studio album
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Tracklist · 13 tracks · 1:19:13
1Sonata in E-flat major: Allegro moderato e feroce – Molto cantabile13:472Sonata in E-flat major: Lento con molta espressione10:273Sonata in E-flat major: Scherzo – Finale9:564In the Night (Passacaglia)8:355Four Pieces: Fantastic March4:286Four Pieces: Romanza5:147Four Pieces: Idyll4:158Four Pieces: Phantasie4:359Russian Impressions: Sunset on the Volga1:4310Russian Impressions: The Exile1:4311Russian Impressions: The Old Church at Wilna2:5012Russian Impressions: The Tartars3:1613Legend8:24Williams: Sonata for Horn and Piano / Quintet in D major / Household Music / Bax: Horn Sonata
2020 · studio album
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Tracklist · 60 tracks · 3:36:03
Disc 11Horn Sonata: Allegro Molto Moderato11:322Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato6:083Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Romanza: Andante Sostenuto4:414Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Scherzo: Allegro - Trio: Poco Agitato3:565Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Finale - Allegro - Quasi Cadenza3:446Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Allegro Moderato7:217Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Intermezzo: Allegretto - Allegro Moderato3:588Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Andantino7:489Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Finale: Allegro Molto6:4210Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Crug-y-Bar (Fantasia) Andante Sostenuto4:2611Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: St Denio (Scherzo) Allegro Vivace3:3612Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Aberystwyth: Theme0:5613Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 10:4914Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 21:0715Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 30:2416Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 40:3417Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 50:1418Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 60:1319Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 70:3020Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 83:22Disc 21Horn Sonata: Allegro Molto Moderato11:322Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato6:083Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Romanza: Andante Sostenuto4:414Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Scherzo: Allegro - Trio: Poco Agitato3:565Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Finale - Allegro - Quasi Cadenza3:446Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Allegro Moderato7:217Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Intermezzo: Allegretto - Allegro Moderato3:588Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Andantino7:489Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Finale: Allegro Molto6:4210Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Crug-y-Bar (Fantasia) Andante Sostenuto4:2611Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: St Denio (Scherzo) Allegro Vivace3:3612Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Aberystwyth: Theme0:5613Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 10:4914Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 21:0715Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 30:2416Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 40:3417Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 50:1418Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 60:1319Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 70:3020Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 83:22Disc 31Horn Sonata: Allegro Molto Moderato11:322Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato6:083Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Romanza: Andante Sostenuto4:414Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Scherzo: Allegro - Trio: Poco Agitato3:565Sonata For Horn & Piano (1903) Completed & Realised By Martin Yates (2019): Finale - Allegro - Quasi Cadenza3:446Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Allegro Moderato7:217Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Intermezzo: Allegretto - Allegro Moderato3:588Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Andantino7:489Quintet In D Major For Clarinet, Horn, Viola, Cello & Piano: Finale: Allegro Molto6:4210Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Crug-y-Bar (Fantasia) Andante Sostenuto4:2611Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: St Denio (Scherzo) Allegro Vivace3:3612Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Aberystwyth: Theme0:5613Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 10:4914Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 21:0715Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 30:2416Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 40:3417Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 50:1418Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 60:1319Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 70:3020Household Music: Three Preludes On Welsh Hymn Tunes For Horn & String Quartet: Variation 83:222020 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 1:15:04
1Fantasie Sonate für Viola und Harfe: I. Allegro molto6:432Fantasie Sonate für Viola und Harfe: II. Allegro moderato3:333Fantasie Sonate für Viola und Harfe: III. Lento espressivo6:424Fantasie Sonate für Viola und Harfe: IV. Allegro5:575Fantasie, op. 12413:206Arpeggione Sonate, D821: I. Allegro moderato12:027Arpeggione Sonate, D821: II. Adagio3:448Arpeggione Sonate, D821: III. Allegretto9:159Lachrymae, op. 4813:482021 · studio album
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Disc 11String Quartet in E: I Allegro molto vivace13:462String Quartet in E: II Adagio non troppo14:153String Quartet in E: III Allegro con vivacutà11:104In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: I. The Old Fisherman of the Mists and Waters (Lento non troppo – Lentamente)4:015In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: II. The Ghost Road (Misterioso, alla marcia – Poco largamente – Maestoso – Largamente – Animando molto)5:586In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: III. The Celestial Weaver (Lento misterioso)6:047In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: IV. Return of Spring (Allegretto giojoso)1:278String Quartet in B-flat major (in one movement)10:009Summer’s Eve at Cookham Lock: Idyl, Op. 50: Adagio cantabile – Tempo di valse lente9:5010Eos Lais (The Nightingale): Andante ed espressivo – Scherzoso3:14Disc 21String Quartet in E: I Allegro molto vivace13:462String Quartet in E: II Adagio non troppo14:153String Quartet in E: III Allegro con vivacutà11:104In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: I. The Old Fisherman of the Mists and Waters (Lento non troppo – Lentamente)4:015In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: II. The Ghost Road (Misterioso, alla marcia – Poco largamente – Maestoso – Largamente – Animando molto)5:586In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: III. The Celestial Weaver (Lento misterioso)6:047In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: IV. Return of Spring (Allegretto giojoso)1:278String Quartet in B-flat major (in one movement)10:009Summer’s Eve at Cookham Lock: Idyl, Op. 50: Adagio cantabile – Tempo di valse lente9:5010Eos Lais (The Nightingale): Andante ed espressivo – Scherzoso3:14Disc 31String Quartet in E: I Allegro molto vivace13:462String Quartet in E: II Adagio non troppo14:153String Quartet in E: III Allegro con vivacutà11:104In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: I. The Old Fisherman of the Mists and Waters (Lento non troppo – Lentamente)4:015In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: II. The Ghost Road (Misterioso, alla marcia – Poco largamente – Maestoso – Largamente – Animando molto)5:586In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: III. The Celestial Weaver (Lento misterioso)6:047In a Chinese Mirror: Quartet for Strings: IV. Return of Spring (Allegretto giojoso)1:278String Quartet in B-flat major (in one movement)10:009Summer’s Eve at Cookham Lock: Idyl, Op. 50: Adagio cantabile – Tempo di valse lente9:5010Eos Lais (The Nightingale): Andante ed espressivo – Scherzoso3:142025 · studio album
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Tracklist · 10 tracks · 1:19:49
1Folk-Tale, GP 1988:172Cello Sonata in E-flat minor, GP 265: I. Moderato12:423Cello Sonata in E-flat minor, GP 265: II. Poco lento10:054Cello Sonata in E-flat minor, GP 265: III. Molto vivace ma non troppo10:355Cello Sonatina in D major, GP 321: I. Allegro risoluto4:246Cello Sonatina in D major, GP 321: II. Andante4:367Cello Sonatina in D major, GP 321: III. Moderato4:078Legend-Sonata in F-sharp minor, GP 352: I. Allegro risoluto9:359Legend-Sonata in F-sharp minor, GP 352: II. Lento espressivo7:3110Legend-Sonata in F-sharp minor, GP 352: III. Rondo. Allegro7:57
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| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
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| 1985 | Symphony no. 8 in D minorSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 6 tracks · 52:511Symphony no. 8 in D minor: Fantasia10:13 2Symphony no. 8 in D minor: Scherzo alla marcia3:39 3Symphony no. 8 in D minor: Cavatina7:46 4Symphony no. 8 in D minor: Toccata5:06 5The Garden of Fand15:23 6A Shropshire Lad (Orchestral Rhapsody)10:44 | Compilation | 1985 | |
| 1990 | The Complete SymphoniesSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 21 tracks · 5:00:58Disc 1 1Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: I. Allegro moderato e feroce15:15 2Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: II. Lento solenne12:32 3Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: III . Allegro maestoso - Allegro vivace ma non troppo presto - Tempo di marcia trionfale9:15 4Symphony no. 6: I. Moderato - Allegro con fuoco9:51 5Symphony no. 6: II. Lento, molto espressivo10:44 6Symphony no. 6: III. Introduction (Lento moderato) - Scherzo & Trio (Allegro vivace - Andante semplice) - Epilogue (Lento)19:13 Disc 21Symphony no. 5: I. Poco lento - Allegro con fuoco - Moderato17:38 2Symphony no. 5: II. Poco lento11:29 3Symphony no. 5: III. Poco moderato - Allegro - Epilogue13:50 4Symphony no. 4: I. Allegro moderato17:25 5Symphony no. 4: II. Lento moderato13:55 Disc 31Symphony no. 4: III. Allegro - Tempo di marcia trionfale10:44 2Symphony no. 2: I. Molto moderato - Allegro moderato16:42 3Symphony no. 2: II. Andante12:46 4Symphony no. 2: III. Poco largamente - Allegro feroce - Molto largamente12:20 Disc 43Symphony no. 3: I. Lento moderato20:45 4Symphony no. 3: II. Lento13:05 5Symphony no. 3: III. Moderato15:46 Disc 51Symphony no. 7: I. Allegro16:59 2Symphony no. 7: II. Lento - In Legendary Mood - Tempo I16:27 3Symphony no. 7: III. Theme and Variations14:17 | Compilation | 1990 | |
| 1992 | Symphony No 1 / Symphony No 7Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 6 tracks · 1:17:551Symphony No.1 In E Flat: 1st Movement: Allegro Moderato E Feroce13:45 2Symphony No.1 In E Flat: 2nd Movement: Lento Solenne10:18 3Symphony No.1 In E Flat: 3rd Movement: Allegro Maestoso - Allegro Vivace Ma Non Troppo Presto8:18 4Symphony No.7: 1st Movement: Allegro16:17 5Symphony No.7: 2nd Movement: Lento - Piu Mosso (In Legendary Mood)14:06 6Symphony No.7: 3rd Movement: Allegro - Theme & Variations - Epilogue15:11 | Compilation | 1992 | |
| 1996 | Bax: Tintagel / Northern Ballad no. 2 & 3 / Bantock: Pagan SymphonySearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 4 tracks · 1:13:531Tintagel - Symphonic Poem14:19 2Northern Ballad no. 215:31 3Northern Ballad no. 3 (Prelude to a Solemn Occasion)7:31 4Pagan Symphony36:32 | Compilation | 1996 | |
| 2000 | British Film Music, Volume 1Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 18 tracks1The Red Shoes: Prelude 2The Red Shoes: Ballet Music 3Scott of the Antarctic: Prologue 4Scott of the Antarctic: Pony March 5Scott of the Antarctic: Penguins 6Scott of the Antarctic: Climbing the Glacier 7Scott of the Antarctic: The Return 8Scott of the Antarctic: Blizzard 9Scott of the Antarctic: Final Music 10Oliver Twist: The Oliver Twist Theme 11Oliver Twist: The Pickpocketing / The Chase / Fagin's Romp 12Oliver Twist: Finale 13The Overlands: Music From the Film 14Men of Two Worlds: Baraza 15Nicholas Nickleby: Nicolas and Madeline / Kate at the Matalanis / Ralph Nickleby / Miss La Creevy / Kate and Frank 16Nicholas Nickleby: Mr. Squeers / The Cherryable Brothers / Death of Smike / Mr. Crumbles / The Hampton Inn / The Wedding 17While I Live: Incidental Music 18While I Live: The Dream of Olwen | Compilation,Soundtrack | 25 July 2000 | |
| 2002 | Vaughan Williams: Symphony no. 8 / Bax: Oboe Quintet / Rawsthorne: Street Corner Overture / Elgar: Land of Hope and GlorySearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 12 tracks · 1:13:101The British National Anthem1:19 2Street Corner Overture5:15 3Symphony no. 8 in D minor: I. Fantasia11:31 4Symphony no. 8 in D minor: II. Scherzo alla marcia3:43 5Symphony no. 8 in D minor: III. Cavatina8:39 6Symphony no. 8 in D minor: IV. Toccata5:53 7Oboe Quintet (arr. Sir John Barbirolli): I. Tempo molto moderato - Allegro moderato - Tempo primo5:34 8Oboe Quintet (arr. Sir John Barbirolli): II. Lento espressivo8:00 9Oboe Quintet (arr. Sir John Barbirolli): III. Allegro giocoso - Più lento - Vivace4:45 10On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring7:04 11Crown Imperial. A Coronation March7:08 12Land of Hope and Glory4:19 | Compilation,Live | 2002 | |
| 2003 | Orchestral Works, Volume 6: Russian Suite / Four Songs / Golden Eagle / Saga Fragment / Romantic OvertureSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 15 tracks · 1:17:401Russian Suite: I. Gopak (National dance). Allegro deciso6:04 2Russian Suite: II. Nocturne (May night in the Ukraine). Tempo moderato quasi andante8:54 3Russian Suite: III. In a Vodka shop. Allegro vivace3:53 4Four Songs: I. Glamour9:04 5Four Songs: II. Slumber Song3:23 6Four Songs: III. Eternity3:00 7Four Songs: IV. A Lyke-Wake (Border ballad)7:08 8Golden Eagle: I. Prelude, Act I. Andante2:25 9Golden Eagle: IV. Prelude, Act II, Scene 1. Pavane. Tempo pomposo2:39 10Golden Eagle: VII. Prelude, Act II. Scene 2. Allebro appassionato2:00 11Golden Eagle: VIII. Prelude, Act III, Scene 1. Poco lento1:32 12Golden Eagle: IX. Prelude, Act III, Scene 2. Maestoso1:03 13Golden Eagle: X. Mary Stuart's prayer. Lento1:57 14Saga Fragment11:15 15Romantic Overture13:23 | Compilation | 2003 | |
| 2003 | Piano MusicSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 38 tracks · 4:09:48Disc 1 1Lullaby3:58 2Country-Tune2:03 3Sonata no. 119:45 4Winter Waters6:50 5Sonata no. 2 in F-sharp minor23:43 Disc 21Sonata no. 3 in G-sharp minor: I. Allegro moderato10:33 2Sonata no. 3 in G-sharp minor: II. Lento moderato8:51 3Sonata no. 3 in G-sharp minor: III. Allegro6:29 4Water Music5:45 5A Hill Tune4:03 6In a Vodka Shop3:35 7Sonata no. 4 in G: I. Allegro giusto6:04 8Sonata no. 4 in G: II. Allegretto quasi andante6:41 9Sonata no. 4 in G: III. Allegro5:55 Disc 312 Russian Tone Pictures, GP 146: I. Nocturne, "May-Night in Ukraine"8:23 22 Russian Tone Pictures, GP 146: II. Gopak, "National Dance"5:46 3The Maiden with the Daffodil, GP 163, "An Idyll for Piano"4:29 4The Princess's Rose Garden, GP 1618:21 5Apple Blossom Time, GP 1683:21 6On a May Evening, GP 2056:42 7O Dame get up and Bake your Pies, GP 3652:49 8Nereid, GP 1774:32 9Sleepy Head, GP 1695:39 10A Romance, GP 2065:46 11Burlesque, GP 2292:54 Disc 41Whirligig, GP 2163:14 2What the Minstrel Told Us, GP 2199:59 3Legend, GP 1657:57 4Dream in Exile, GP 1769:09 5A Mountain Mood, GP 1725:40 6Mediterranean, GP 2333:18 7Serpent Dance, GP 2223:35 8Ceremonial Dance, GP 2214:03 9The Slave Girl, GP 2184:29 10In the Night, GP 1596:47 11Toccata, GP 1555:46 12Pæan, GP 2943:38 13Sonata in B-Flat Major, GP 341, "Salzburg": II. Lento espressivo9:16 | Compilation | 2003 | |
| 2003 | Orchestral Works, Volume 1: Violin Concerto / Cello Concerto / Morning Song (Maytime in Sussex)Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 7 tracks · 1:17:221Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: I. Overture, Ballad and Scherzo. Allegro risoluto – Allegro moderato – Poco largamente14:45 2Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. Adagio11:42 3Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: III. Allegro – Slow valse tempo – Andante con moto8:47 4Cello Concerto: I. Allegro moderato14:22 5Cello Concerto: II. Nocturne. Lento – Andante con moto10:35 6Cello Concerto: III. Molto vivace8:53 7Morning Song (Maytime in Sussex)8:18 | Compilation | 15 September 2003 | |
| 2003 | Orchestral Works, Volume 2: Mediterranean / Spring Fire / Symphonic Scherzo / Northern Ballads nos. 2 & 3Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 9 tracks · 1:07:101Spring Fire: I. In the Forest Before Dawn3:26 2Spring Fire: II. Daybreak and Sunrise3:41 3Spring Fire: III. Full Day7:24 4Spring Fire: IV. Woodland Love (Romance)8:19 5Spring Fire: V. Maenads7:51 6Northern Ballad no. 216:11 7Northern Ballad no. 3 (Prelude for a Solemn Occasion)8:46 8Mediterranean4:00 9Symphonic Scherzo7:32 | Compilation | 15 September 2003 | |
| 2003 | Orchestral Works, Volume 4: The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew / Into the Twilight / In the Faery Hills / Roscatha / A Legend / On the Sea ShoreSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 6 tracks · 1:19:381The Tale the Pine-Trees Knew17:34 2Into the Twilight12:59 3In the Faery Hills15:25 4Roscatha10:53 5A Legend15:08 6On the Sea Shore7:39 | Compilation | 13 October 2003 | |
| 2003 | Orchestral Works, Volume 5: Festival Overture / Christmas Eve / Dance of Wild Irravel / Nympholept / Paean / Overture to a Picaresque Comedy / CortègeSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 7 tracks · 1:17:181Festival Overture15:43 2Christmas Eve17:59 3Dance of Wild Irravel5:29 4Nympholept17:55 5Paean3:23 6Overture to a Picaresque Comedy10:57 7Cortège5:52 | Compilation | 13 October 2003 | |
| 2003 | Orchestral Works, Volume 3: November Woods / The Happy Forest / The Garden of Fand / Summer Music / TintagelSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 5 tracks · 1:12:501November Woods18:41 2The Happy Forest10:21 3The Garden of Fand18:51 4Summer Music9:52 5Tintagel15:05 | Compilation | 13 October 2003 | |
| 2004 | Orchestral Works, Volume 7: Winter Legends / Symphonic VariationsSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 12 tracks · 1:33:14Disc 1 1Winter Legends: I. Allegro14:03 2Winter Legends: II. Lento, molto espressivo15:17 3Winter Legends: III. Molto moderato - Allegro molto7:51 4Winter Legends: IV. Epilogue: Molto cantabile6:18 Disc 21Symphonic Variations, Part One: I. Theme: Lento espressivo3:03 2Symphonic Variations, Part One: II. Variation I "Youth": Allegro: Restless and tumultuous4:03 3Symphonic Variations, Part One: III. Variation II "Nocturne": Slow and serene: Broadly8:05 4Symphonic Variations, Part One: IV. Variation III "Strife": Allegro vivace7:57 5Symphonic Variations, Part Two: I. Variation IV "The Temple": Slow and solemn10:50 6Symphonic Variations, Part Two: II. Variation V "Play": Scherzo: Allegro vivace4:01 7Symphonic Variations, Part Two: III. Intermezzo "Enchantment": Very moderate tempo6:44 8Symphonic Variations, Part Two: IV. Variation VI "Triumph": Moderate tempo: Glowing and passionate5:02 | Compilation | 9 February 2004 | |
| 2008 | Symphony No. 2 / Symphony No. 5Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 6 tracks · 1:18:261Symphony No. 2 in E Minor / C Major: I. Molto moderato - Allegro moderato16:10 2Symphony No. 2 in E Minor / C Major: II. Andante11:09 3Symphony No. 2 in E Minor / C Major: III. Poco largamente - Allegro feroce10:21 4Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Poco lento - Più mosso - Allegro con fuoco17:32 5Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: II. Poco lento10:48 6Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: III. Poco moderato - Allegro - Epilogue12:26 | Compilation | 2008 | |
| 2008 | The Piano MusicSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 36 tracks · 3:44:54Disc 1 1Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor18:44 2Concert valse in E-Flat Major6:53 32 Russian Tone-Pictures: No. 1, Nocturne. May Night in the Ukraine7:30 42 Russian Tone-Pictures: No. 2, National Dance. Gopak5:34 5Toccata6:03 6The Princess's Rose Garden7:37 7In a Vodka Shop3:45 8The Maiden with the Daffodil4:16 9Apple-Blossom-Time3:45 10Sleepy-Head5:01 11A Mountain Mood5:17 Disc 21Winter Waters6:38 2Dream in Exile8:32 3Nereid4:06 4On a May Evening6:55 5A Romance5:25 6Whirligig3:33 7Piano Sonata No. 2 in G Major24:08 8The Slave Girl4:30 9What the Minstrel Told Us9:45 Disc 31Ceremonial Dance3:37 2Serpent Dance3:33 3Water Music5:12 4Lullaby3:52 5Burlesque3:11 6Country-Tune2:14 7A Hill Tune4:11 8Mediterranean3:19 9Piano Sonata No. 3 in G-Sharp Minor: I. Allegro moderato10:18 10Piano Sonata No. 3 in G-Sharp Minor: II. Lento moderato8:31 11Piano Sonata No. 3 in G-Sharp Minor: III. Allegro6:13 12Paean3:18 13Piano Sonata No. 4 in G Major: I. Allegro giusto5:36 14Piano Sonata No. 4 in G Major: II. Allegro quasi andante5:09 15Piano Sonata No. 4 in G Major: III. Allegro5:55 16O Dame Get Up and Bake Your Pies2:48 | Compilation | 6 October 2008 | |
| 2015 | Violin ConcertosSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 13 tracks · 2:36:131Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, GP 342: I. Overture, Ballade and Scherzo. Allegro risoluto14:47 2Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, GP 342: II. Adagio11:41 3Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, GP 342: III. Allegro - Slow valse tempo - Andante con moto8:54 4Violin Concerto: I. Molto moderato20:18 5Violin Concerto: II. Vivace5:09 6Violin Concerto: III. Poco andante10:42 7Violin Concerto: IV. Allegro ma non troppo7:07 8Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: I. Allegro ma non troppo - Più animato15:45 9Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. Vivo - Tranquillo8:52 10Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: III. Introduzione. Andante sostenuto - Allegro deciso in modo zingaro17:18 11Violin Concerto: I. Moderato - Allegro15:57 12Violin Concerto: II. Lament. Largo11:48 13Violin Concerto: III. Vivace - Andantino7:55 | Compilation | July 2015 | |
| 2023 | Complete Symphonies / Orchestral WorksSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 31 tracks · 6:51:47Disc 1 1In the Faery Hills15:04 2The Garden of Fand16:33 3Symphony no. 1 in E‐flat: I. Allegro moderato e feroce13:40 4Symphony no. 1 in E‐flat: II. Lento solenne10:21 5Symphony no. 1 in E‐flat: III. Allegro maestoso – Allegro vivace ma non troppo presto – Tempo di marcia trionfale8:26 Disc 21Symphony no. 2 in E minor and C major: I. Molto moderato – Allegro moderato16:49 2Symphony no. 2 in E minor and C major: II. Andante12:12 3Symphony no. 2 in E minor and C major: III. Poco largamente – Allegro feroce – Molto largamente11:04 4November Woods16:44 Disc 31Symphony no. 3: I. Lento moderato – Allegro moderato – Allegro feroce – Lento moderato – Allegro moderato – Più lento – Allegro19:11 2Symphony no. 3: II. Lento11:28 3Symphony no. 3: III. Moderato – Epilogue: Poco lento13:18 4The Happy Forest9:35 Disc 41Overture to a Picaresque Comedy9:17 2Nympholept16:11 3Symphony no. 4: I. Allegro moderato16:08 4Symphony no. 4: II. Lento moderato13:00 5Symphony no. 4: III. Allegro10:19 Disc 51Symphony no. 5: I. Poco lento – Allegro con fuoco17:17 2Symphony no. 5: II. Poco lento11:19 3Symphony no. 5: III. Poco moderato – Allegro12:40 4The Tale the Pine‐Trees Knew16:33 Disc 61Symphony no. 6: I. Moderato – Allegro con fuoco9:52 2Symphony no. 6: II. Lento, molto espressivo9:00 3Symphony no. 6: III. Introduction: Lento moderato – Scherzo: Allegro vivace – Trio: Andante semplice – Allegro vivace – Epilogue: Lento17:02 4Into the Twilight12:50 5Summer Music9:02 Disc 71Tintagel14:40 2Symphony no. 7: I. Allegro14:51 3Symphony no. 7: II. Lento – In Legendary Mood: Più mosso – Tempo I12:50 4Symphony no. 7: III. Theme and Variations: Allegro – Theme: Meno mosso – Andante – Vivace – Epilogue: Sereno14:31 | Compilation | January 2023 |
Stats & PK
Percentile within all 23,672 published artists.Put Arnold Bax head-to-head →
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 32 | 91.5th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 91 | 97.5th |
| Studio albums | 73 | 99.6th |
| Awards recorded | 4 | 96.3th |
| Timeline events | 77 | 99.5th |
| Recording span (years) | -30 | 7.5th |
| Genres | 7 | 93th |
Awards & honours
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal | won | |
| — | Knight Bachelor | won | |
| — | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order | won | |
| — | Walter Willson Cobbett Medal | won |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Baxbiography—wikipedia-en · CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
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Why this artist is in the database
- List of composers by name
Tier rule: historic figure (32 language versions, career ended)
Image: Herbert Lambert (1881-1936) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Wikidata: Q143198 · MusicBrainz: 9138c4da-1959-445c-8ac8-ba917ec84b3a
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