The extreme social trauma that followed The Great War of 1914-18 engulfed Europe. In this context, English composer Frank Bridge is an intriguing figure. While his musical language transformed to embrace a radically new harmonic style, his popularity waned, and it was not until the end of the century that his importance as a leading modernist was appreciated. The program of this album seeks to illuminate the position of Bridge’s monumental Piano Sonata, by setting it alongside works by the composers who influenced it – Berg and Ravel – and his most famous pupil, Britten. Alexande Soares’s new album is another thought provoking recital, placing Frank Bridge in the mainstream of 20th century music where he rightly belongs.
Tracklist:
- Bridge: Piano Sonata – I Lento ma non troppo – Andante ben moderato – Allegro energico
- Bridge: Piano Sonata – II Andante ben moderato
- Bridge: Piano Sonata – III Lento – Allegro ma non troppo
- Britten: Variations (1965) for piano
- Berg: Piano Sonata Op.1
- Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin – Prlude
- Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin Fugue
- Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin Forlane
- Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin Rigaudon
- Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin Menuet
- Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin Toccata
UPC > 5065002149671
Format > New CD
Label > Rubicon
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