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), BBC 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: BBC 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.
Broadcasts
- Mon 15 Jan 200712:00BBC Radio 3
- Mon 22 Jan 200700:00BBC Radio 3
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