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Bax: Sinfonietta / Overture, Elegy and Rondo

2/10/2004, 6 Tracks, 45:51

Featuring

  • Barry Wordsworth
  • Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Sir Arnold Bax

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Composer Biography

Arnold Bax, the composer of the works on this album, was considered a leading figure in contemporary British music in the years following the First World War.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, featured on this recording, is conducted by Barry Wordsworth, whose performance was provided by the BBC.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This recording was made in Bratislava at the Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic in June 1987.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Both the Sinfonietta and the Overture, Elegy and Rondo by Arnold Bax exhibit the hallmarks of his mature compositional style.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The Sinfonietta by Arnold Bax, originally titled Symphonic Phantasy, was withdrawn by the composer and never performed during his lifetime.

Source: Booklet

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