Soares, Alexander: Threnodies - Piano Works by Bridge, Brittern, Berg & Ravel
Title: Threnodies - Piano Works by Bridge, Brittern, Berg & Ravel
Label: Rubicon
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
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.
Tracks:
1.1 Bridge: Piano Sonata - I Lento Ma Non Troppo - Andante Ben Moderato - Allegro Energico
1.2 Bridge: Piano Sonata - II Andante Ben Moderato
1.3 Bridge: Piano Sonata - III Lento - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
1.4 Britten: Variations (1965) for Piano
1.5 Berg: Piano Sonata Op.1
1.6 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin - Prélude
1.7 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Fugue
1.8 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Forlane
1.9 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Rigaudon
1.10 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Menuet
1.11 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Toccata
Label: Rubicon
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
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.
Tracks:
1.1 Bridge: Piano Sonata - I Lento Ma Non Troppo - Andante Ben Moderato - Allegro Energico
1.2 Bridge: Piano Sonata - II Andante Ben Moderato
1.3 Bridge: Piano Sonata - III Lento - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
1.4 Britten: Variations (1965) for Piano
1.5 Berg: Piano Sonata Op.1
1.6 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin - Prélude
1.7 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Fugue
1.8 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Forlane
1.9 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Rigaudon
1.10 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Menuet
1.11 Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Toccata
