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Cello Sonata
Mstislav Rostropovich, Benjamin Britten (r. 1968) Decca 443 575-2DCS
This historic performance remains one of the best.
Enter Spring
(i) New Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Britten (pp. 1967)
BBC Music BBCBS8007-2
An important performance in the revival of Bridge's music. Also includes The Sea.
(ii) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (r. 1975)
EMI CDM5 66855-2
The first recorded performance of Enter Spring in the Bridge revival - expansive and sonorous. Also includes Two Old English Songs, No. 2, Cherry Ripe, Lament, The Sea, Summer
The Two Hunchbacks
Britten Sinfonia, Nicholas Cleobury
Conifer 75605 51327 2
An attractive collection of Bridge's shorter orchestral works. Also includes Berceuse, 2 Entr'actes, Serenade, Suite for String Orchestra, Threads, There is a Willow Grows Aslant a Brook
Idylls
Maggini Quartet
Naxos 8.553718
A highly recommended performance of these string quartet miniatures. Also includes An Irish Melody, Novelletten, Two Old English Songs, Phantasy String Quartet, Three Pieces, Sir Roger de Coverley
Phantasm
Kathryn Stott, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Conifer CDCF175
Very persuasive performance.
Phantasy Piano Quartet
Norbert Brainin, Peter Schidlof, Martin Lovett, Benjamin Britten (r. 1967)
Decca 466 823-2DM
Britten's favourite amongst Bridge's earlier chamber works.
Piano Quintet
Allan Schiller, Coull Quartet
ASV CDDCA678
Highly recommended.
Second Piano Trio
Roberts Trio
Black Box BBM1028
Also includes Phantasy Piano Trio and Phantasy Piano Quartet
String Quartets Nos. 1-4
(i) Bridge Quartet
Meridian CDE84311/84369
(ii) Brindisi Quartet
Continuum CCD1035/1036
String Sextet
Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemble
Chandos CHAN9472
Richly rewarding performance.
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