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Donald Macleod is joined by Paul Hindmarsh. Bridge's fostering of a young Benjamin Britten's talents was crucial in the junior composer's career.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 23 Jan 2007 00:00

Music Played

  • Frank Bridge

    Idyll no.2 (Allegretto poco lento) (1906)

    Performers: Maggini Quartet

    • NAXOS 8.553718 t8.
  • Frank Bridge

    Enter Spring

    Performers: New Philharmonia, Benjamin Britten (conductor)

    • ´óÏó´«Ã½ ´óÏó´«Ã½B80072 t10.
  • Frank Bridge

    Two Songs:

    Performers: Peter Pears (tenor), Benjamin Britten (piano)

    • BELART 461 5502 t4, 3.
  • Frank Bridge

    The Sea (1910-11)

    Performers: ´óÏó´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox (conductor)

    • CHANDOS CHAN 10012 t9-12.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 16 Jan 2007 12:00
  • Tue 23 Jan 2007 00:00

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