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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.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 24 Jan 2007 00:00

Music Played

  • Frank Bridge

    Blow out, you Bugles H132 (1918)

    Performers: Philip Langridge (tenor), ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox (conductor)

    • CHANDOS CHAN 10310 t1.
  • Frank Bridge

    Piano Sonata - Finale (1922-5)

    Performers: Kathryn Stott (piano)

    • CONIFER CDCF 186 t14.
  • Frank Bridge

    Two Poems for Orchestra - ii) Allegro con Brio

    Performers: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox (conductor)

    • CHANDOS CHAN9950 t4.
  • Frank Bridge

    Oration (1930)

    Performers: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales, Alban Gerhardt (cello), Richard Hickox (conductor)

    • CHANDOS CHAN10188 t2.

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