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# Bax: The Symphonies 1-7, Tintagel, Rogue's Comedy & interview with Vernon Handley

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This five-CD set includes all seven symphonies by Arnold Bax (1883-1953), the familiar tone poem Tintagel, and the Rogue's Comedy Overture in its premier recording. It also features Vernon Handley in two interviews--one with Lewis Foreman in the booklet, one with Andrew McGregor on the final disc. However, it's probably advisable to listen to it first, since Handley, one of Bax's most dedicated champions, has many illuminating things to say. Bax called himself "a brazen romantic....my music is the expression of emotional states". The symphonies, written between 1921 and 1939, certainly reflect both inner and outer events: the Irish uprising, which deeply affected Bax who loved Ireland and lost many friends in the "troubles", World War I and the looming threat of World War II. Perhaps the most striking and pervasive characteristic of the music is contrast. All the symphonies have three movements divided into many sections with different tempo indications, signalling changing mood and character. Indeed, moods change constantly, often abruptly and violently; dynamics surge and swell, climaxes build with increasingly ferocious power. The orchestration is masterful, creating colour, texture, atmosphere and expression--at full throttle, the sound shakes the rafters. The music is predominantly serious, somber and dark with outbursts of passion, turbulence, bitterness and anger, relieved by unexpectedly rambunctious and martial sections. Every symphony opens on low instruments, setting a dark, ominous mood, but several end with a triumphant flourish, while others fade away with an Epilogue in serenity or resignation. No. 7 is regarded as Bax's compositional farewell, No. 4 as "cheerful and blustery." The form is sometimes cyclical, with opening material returning in another guise, which, for the naked ear, is difficult to discern. Most memorable are the truly beautiful, luxuriously lyrical melodies that abound especially in the slow movements. The playing is first-rate throughout. --Edith Eisler, desertcart.com International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

Review: Tremendous music - A revelation! Indeed, it's one of the best Bax recordings. Handley masters a somewhat mysterious and challenging music, grasping the best of it. Not to miss.
Review: Terrific - I’ve loved the music of Bax since childhood. Besides some first rate and atmospheric tone poems the recently acquired Symphonies have been a revelation. This music needs to be far better known. The performances and recording are wonderful!

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tremendous music
*by S***O on 5 March 2025*

A revelation! Indeed, it's one of the best Bax recordings. Handley masters a somewhat mysterious and challenging music, grasping the best of it. Not to miss.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific
*by R***N on 11 December 2022*

I’ve loved the music of Bax since childhood. Besides some first rate and atmospheric tone poems the recently acquired Symphonies have been a revelation. This music needs to be far better known. The performances and recording are wonderful!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant recordings
*by A***D on 22 August 2022*

Vernon Handley did so much to promote the wonderful symphonies of Bax. They are neglected gems. Brilliant recordings. Highly recommended.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*