The Sir Arnold Bax Web Site has been updated and this month features an interview with the Halle Orchestra's new music director, Mark Elder. Elder discusses his plans for the Halle as well as his affection for British music, especially Elgar and Bax. Also watch for an upcoming review of the new Naxos recording of Bax's Third Symphony being released in the UK in January. It is coupled with The Happy Forest and features the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by David Lloyd-Jones. Naxos 8553608 Richard R. Adams http://www.musicweb.force9.co.uk/music/bax/welcome.htm The Sir Arnold Bax Web Site