Episode 3
The First World War had an enormous impact on Bridge's works, both during the conflict and in its aftermath - when the composer found inspiration for one of his most haunting creations. Donald Macleod is joined by Paul Hindmarsh.
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Frank Bridge
Blow out, you Bugles H132 (1918)
Performers: Philip Langridge (tenor), 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox (conductor)
- CHANDOS CHAN 10310 t1.
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Frank Bridge
Piano Sonata - Finale (1922-5)
Performers: Kathryn Stott (piano)
- CONIFER CDCF 186 t14.
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Frank Bridge
Two Poems for Orchestra - ii) Allegro con Brio
Performers: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox (conductor)
- CHANDOS CHAN9950 t4.
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Frank Bridge
Oration (1930)
Performers: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales, Alban Gerhardt (cello), Richard Hickox (conductor)
- CHANDOS CHAN10188 t2.
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