Episode 1
Donald Macleod is joined by Paul Hindmarsh. For the last century, Bridge has defied every attempt to pigeonhole his style. This programme looks at his early musical inspirations and the incredible range of influences he drew upon.
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Frank Bridge
The Hag (1902) H.14
Performers: Roderick Williams (baritone), 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox (conductor)
- CHANDOS CHAN 10246 t5.
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Frank Bridge
Sonnet: When most I wink (Shakespeare) (1901)
Performers: Janice Watson (soprano), Roger Vignoles (piano)
- HYPERION CDA671812 CD1 t1.
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Frank Bridge
Dance Rhapsody (1908)
Performers: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox (conductor)
- CHANDOS CHAN 10012 t1.
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Frank Bridge
String Quartet no.2 (1914-5)
Performers: Maggini Quartet
- NAXOS 8.557283 t5-7.
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