The English composer Frank Bridge (1879-1941) was all-round, and his stylistic development was absolutely bewildering. The horrors of WWI played the leading part in it. In this broadcast, we hear his deeply sad Lament for Catherine. But we also hear more light-hearted stuff, such as Two Poems and Two English Songs. We conclude with three subtle songs.
1.Frank Bridge: Dance Poem
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox
2.Frank Bridge: Lament for Catherine
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox
3.Frank Bridge: Lament for Catherine
Kelvin Grout, piano
4.Frank Bridge: Two Poems
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox
5.Frank Bridge: Two Old English Songs
1. Sally in Our Alley
2. Cherry Ripe
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox
6.Frank Bridge: three songs
- Where she lies asleep. Louise Winter, mezzo-soprano
- Love went a-riding. Janice Watson, soprano
- Mantle of Blue. Louise Winter, mezzo-soprano
Roger Vignoles, piano
Lusitania
