Soares,Alexander Threnodies - Piano Works By Bridge Brittern Berg & CD

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.

1. Bridge: Piano Sonata - I Lento Ma Non Troppo - Andante Ben Moderato - Allegro Energico 2. Bridge: Piano Sonata - II Andante Ben Moderato 3. Bridge: Piano Sonata - III Lento - Allegro Ma Non Troppo 4. Britten: Variations (1965) for Piano 5. Berg: Piano Sonata Op.1 6. Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin - Pr?lude 7. Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Fugue 8. Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Forlane 9. Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Rigaudon 10. Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Menuet 11. Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Toccata