Symphonic Variations / Morning Song (Maytime in Sussex)

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

Symphonic Variations / Morning Song (Maytime in Sussex) is an album featuring two orchestral works by British composer Arnold Bax, released in 1987. The album showcases Bax's rich orchestration and lyrical style, with 'Symphonic Variations' presenting a series of thematic transformations for piano and orchestra, and 'Morning Song' offering a pastoral piece composed to celebrate the 21st birthday of Princess Elizabeth in 1947.
First released: October 1987

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphonic Variations: Theme. Lento espressivo
    3:02
  2. 2.
    Symphonic Variations: Variation I. Youth. Allegro: Restless and tumultuous
    4:02
  3. 3.
    Symphonic Variations: Variation II. Nocturne. Slow and serene: Broadly
    8:04
  4. 4.
    Symphonic Variations: Variation III. Strife. Allegro vivace
    7:57
  5. 5.
    Symphonic Variations: Variation IV. The Temple. Slow and solemn
    10:49
  6. 6.
    Symphonic Variations: Variation V. Play. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
    4:00
  7. 7.
    Symphonic Variations: Intermezzo. Enchantment. Very moderate tempo
    6:44
  8. 8.
    Symphonic Variations: Variation VI. Triumph. Moderate tempo, glowing and passionate
    4:59
  9. 9.
    Morning Song (Maytime in Sussex)
    8:15

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