Symphony no. 5 / Russian Suite

Album by Sir Arnold Bax & London Philharmonic Orchestra & Bryden Thomson

Symphony No. 5 and Russian Suite is an album featuring works by British composer Sir Arnold Bax, released in 1989. The symphony, completed in 1932 and dedicated to Jean Sibelius, showcases Bax's orchestral mastery with influences from Sibelius, while the Russian Suite, composed in 1919, reflects Bax's fascination with Russian music, incorporating folk-like rhythms and melodies.
First released: 1989

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5: I. Poco lento - Allegro con fuoco - Moderato
    17:37
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5: II. Poco lento
    11:29
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5: III. Poco moderato - Allegro - Epilogue
    13:49
  4. 4.
    Russian Suite: 1. Gopak (National Dance)
    6:01
  5. 5.
    Russian Suite: 2. Nocturne (May Night in the Ukraine)
    8:54
  6. 6.
    Russian Suite: 3. In a Vodka Shop
    3:51

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