Tintagel, Bax’s symphonic poem, was composed in 1919. It is a one-movement orchestral work inspired by the legendary Cornish castle of the same name, associated with the Arthurian tales of Tristan and Isolde. The piece evokes the atmosphere of the castle and its surroundings, with its stormy seas and dramatic cliffs.
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