Exploring the Creative World of Frank Bridge
Discover the transformative world of Frank Bridge, one of the most influential British composers of the twentieth century, in this vivid digital showcase - "Fascinating works by Frank Bridge | STAGE+". This exclusive collection features a selection of Bridge's most captivating compositions, delivered by a stellar line-up of classical musicians, showcasing the depth and versatility of Bridge’s oeuvre.
Rising Stars: Theodore Platt, Baritone
Journey through captivating performances by Theodore Platt, a significant promising talent acclaimed for his mesmerizing Baritone. Experience the captivating artistry of this exceptional young baritone, as he brings to life the rich and complex works of Bridge.
Belle Époque: A Homage to the Golden Age
Our sensory journey continues with "Belle Époque": A homage to the golden age of discovery and decadence, infused with Elgar's brilliance, echoing a time when art, fashion, and progress reached new heights.
Rebecca Clarke: Viola Sonata – Bridge: Cello Sonata
"Rebecca Clarke: Viola Sonata – Bridge: Cello Sonata," celebrates two preeminent twentieth-century composers, offering an immersive exploration of their symbiotic creative interplay. An evocative masterpiece, performed alongside Rebecca Clarke’s Viola Sonata for a night of rich, lyrical chamber music.
Bridge: Piano Quartet, Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata & Other Chamber Works
Enjoy the various chamber works in "Bridge: Piano Quartet, Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata & Other Chamber Works," skillfully curated and performed by the renowned Nash Ensemble. Showcasing Bridge’s inventive harmonies and robust structures, this performance is a display of Bridge’s refined, expressive style.
Echoes of Nightingales: Favourite Encores for Soprano & Piano
“Echoes of Nightingales: Favourite Encores for Soprano & Piano”, with Christine Brewer and Roger Vignoles, offers an enchanted serenade. These hallowed encores shine a spotlight on the soprano's range, matched with the piano's grandeur.
Bridge: Piano Quintet, String Quartet & Idylls and Bridge: Early Chamber Music
Experience the depth and nuance of Bridge’s early works, brought to life by the Goldner String Quartet and the Raphael Ensemble, in “Bridge: Piano Quintet, String Quartet & Idylls” and “Bridge: Early Chamber Music”. Spanning the spectrum of Bridge’s creative output, including early and mature pieces.
Stephen Hough's English Piano Album
Finally, delve into the lyrical landscapes and vibrant rhythms of “Stephen Hough's English Piano Album”, rendering a love letter to English music that shines a light on both well-known and lesser-known pieces.
Featuring performances by eminent artists, including Daniel Hope, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, London Symphony Orchestra led by Sir Simon Rattle, Natalie Clein, Christian Ihle Hadland, and Stephen Hough, this showcase promises a memorable auditory journey through the creative world of Frank Bridge.