Performing the Frank Bridge ‘Cello Sonata left such a deep impression on us that we started to delve deeper into post-World War I British repertoire, becoming heavily inspired and influenced by it in the process. Among the many works that we found, there was one with which we felt an immediate connection: John Ireland’s ‘Cello Sonata, written in 1923, similar to the Bridge in its dark intensity.
We then added a short sonata by Frederick Delius, which is totally contrasting in mood. Though written in 1916, just a year after Delius fled to London from German advances in France, this piece has a dreamy, almost Debussy-like character. To complete our programme, we chose a series of short pieces by Bridge. These were written before the war and are considerably lighter in mood.
Though the overall mood of the Bridge and Ireland sonatas is understandably dark, all three of the sonatas here have something of a triumphant ending. We hope that this may serve to generally symbolise the emergence of human conflict from darkness into light.
F. Delius - Sonata for Cello & Piano, RT VIII/7 J. Ireland - Sonata in G Minor for Cello & Piano F. Bridge - Berceuse for Cello & Piano, H.8 F. Bridge - Serenade for Cello & Piano, H.23 F. Bridge - Elegie for Cello & Piano, H.47 F. Bridge - Cradle Song for Cello & Piano, H.96 F. Bridge - Spring Song for Cello & Piano, H.104 F. Bridge - Sonata in D Minor for Cello & Piano, H.125
Price includes postage within the UK. International postage will vary, please enquire.
Performing the Frank Bridge ‘Cello Sonata left such a deep impression on us that we started to delve deeper into post-World War I British repertoire, becoming heavily inspired and influenced by it in the process. Among the many works that we found, there was one with which we felt an immediate connection: John Ireland’s ‘Cello Sonata, written in 1923, similar to the Bridge in its dark intensity.
We then added a short sonata by Frederick Delius, which is totally contrasting in mood. Though written in 1916, just a year after Delius fled to London from German advances in France, this piece has a dreamy, almost Debussy-like character. To complete our programme, we chose a series of short pieces by Bridge. These were written before the war and are considerably lighter in mood.
Though the overall mood of the Bridge and Ireland sonatas is understandably dark, all three of the sonatas here have something of a triumphant ending. We hope that this may serve to generally symbolise the emergence of human conflict from darkness into light.
F. Delius - Sonata for Cello & Piano, RT VIII/7 J. Ireland - Sonata in G Minor for Cello & Piano F. Bridge - Berceuse for Cello & Piano, H.8 F. Bridge - Serenade for Cello & Piano, H.23 F. Bridge - Elegie for Cello & Piano, H.47 F. Bridge - Cradle Song for Cello & Piano, H.96 F. Bridge - Spring Song for Cello & Piano, H.104 F. Bridge - Sonata in D Minor for Cello & Piano, H.125
Price includes postage within the UK. International postage will vary, please enquire.
