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Bax's works are no doubt well represented on CD, but in concerts over here we don't get much beyond Tintagel (although that's an absolutely wonderful piece).

Really?!?  Hmmm.... I would've thought that any country that can feature Brian's Gothic in its summer concert series would program Bax, as well!     And I agree; Tintagel is one of those pieces to which I never tire of listening!

I agree about Atterberg: very listenable!  I myself would choose the 8th.  Its Adagio has a Sibelian melody that is hard to dislodge from the memory--and it builds to a passionate climax somewhat similar to the middle movement of Bax's 1st.  I've also been listening to Madetoja's 2nd.  Of course he's Finnish, but the more I listen, the more I like.

Well, he called it a "symphony," so Bax's Spring Fire?  It was the very first classical recording that ever made me fall in love with music AND thus the first CD I ever bought, so it holds a special place in my heart.  Without a doubt, it was Handley's way with "In the Forest Before Dawn" that led to the circa 11000 pieces in my collection now, 24 years later.  (I don't think that's too bad for a Yankee living 50 miles from the nearest decent orchestra! lol) 

I have the Elder with the Halle, btw.  It's got better recorded sound than the old Chandos, to be sure--but it seems oddly flat against Handley's melancholy magic...

PS--I imagine Bax is "sung" to y'all over there.  Over here, no one knows who he is

PPS--I'm glad I found your site.  Very interesting reading (and listening) indeed!