Episode 4
The fame and fortune that Bridge coveted in his career were to prove elusive. Donald Macleod and Paul Hindmarsh recall how the composer turned to music competitions and philanthropic figures to realise his artistic ambitions.
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Frank Bridge
Phantasy (Piano Quartet) (1911)
Performers: Maggini Quartet
- NAXOS 8.557283 t4.
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Frank Bridge
Coronation March (1911)
Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox (conductor)
- CHANDOS CHAN10112 t1.
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Frank Bridge
String Quartet no.3 (1925-6)
Performers: Maggini Quartet
- NAXOS 8.557133 t5-7.
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