Frank Bridge Piano Quintet

A rare performance of the piano quintet by Frank Bridge as part of the 'Forgotten Romantics' series at the Australian National Academy of Music in October 2014.
Featuring performers:
Francesca Hiew - violin 1
Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba - violin 2
Tom Higham - viola
Rebecca Proietto - cello
Stewart Kelly - piano

[@melvynmsobel210]

Frank Bridge, always a favorite of mine--- starting early with his piano music; however, not at all familiar with his Piano Quintet. Mea culpa! What a beauty, and how marvelously performed. Thanks for posting such a treasure.

[@charlestimberlake5522]

He was an excellent composer. You might also check out an arrangement another compsoer did of this piece for piano and string orchestra. Recorded by Carol Rosenberger, I think. Works really well for the expanded strings.

[@eric_lander]

... frank bridge was a wonderful, brilliant composer ...

[@benlindsay6012]

Highly underrated, unfortunately...

[@earsense]

Beautifully played. Rare, indeed. There is almost too much music here to wrap my head around. :-). I shall listen again several times . . .. Thank you so much for posting.

[@earsense]

earsense on second listening, I want to say this is a GREAT performance. Your "ensemble" is incredible. Bravo!

[@earsense]

earsense just one more reply: I have added you as the default video on my website for this work. Cheers.
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[@eric_lander]

.... this performance is remarkable ...

[@josealexandreferreiradacos193]

An intentional melancholic, painful - foggy start. Could very well "paint" an impressionist scene - you have to jump into the frame as to become part of the missive colour strokes. But that is the great merit of Bridge.

[@robertoloya8696]

That chord at 24:40 was probably the best part for me!

[@takkensemble2211]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@foveauxbear]

Why has Frank Bridge's music fallen so far out of favour?