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Frank Bridge (1879-1941)

First broadcast from 20070115 to 20070119.

Donald Macleod is joined by Paul Hindmarsh.

Composer Of The Week

5 episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Description
01	20070115	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. The Hag Roderick Williams (baritone) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) When most I wink (Shakespeare) Janice Watson (soprano) Roger Vignoles (piano) Dance Rhapsody BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) String Quartet No 2 Maggini Quartet.
02	20070116	Bridge's fostering of a young Benjamin Britten's talents was crucial in the junior composer's career. Idyll No 2 (Allegretto poco lento) Maggini Quartet Enter Spring New Philharmonia Benjamin Britten (conductor) Goldenhair (James Joyce); 'Tis but a week (Gerald Gould) Peter Pears (tenor) Benjamin Britten (piano) The Sea BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor).
03	20070117	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. Blow out, you Bugles Philip Langridge (tenor) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) Piano Sonata (finale) Kathryn Stott (piano) The story of my heart (2 Poems) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) Oration Alban Gerhardt (cello) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor).
04	20070118	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. Phantasy (Piano Quartet) Maggini Quartet Coronation March BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) String Quartet No 3 Maggini Quartet.
05 LAST	20070119	Bridge was not alone among composers in finding that what he wanted to write was not necessarily what the public wanted to hear. Donald Macleod and Paul Hindmarsh examine how he found himself increasingly at odds with his audience as he searched for a distinctive voice. Go not, happy day (Tennyson) Jamie McDougall (tenor) Roger Vignoles (piano) Three Lyrics Ashley Wass (piano) Sir Roger de Coverley BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox (conductor) Piano Trio No 2 Bernard Roberts Trio Threads (first movement) Britten Sinfonia Nicholas Cleobury (conductor).