Frank Bridge made his most substantial impact with chamber music, a genre in which this recording showcases his development over twenty years.
Composition History
The Piano Trio No 2 was dedicated to Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, an American patroness whose financial support was crucial for its creation and other works by Bridge.
Critical Reception
Despite initial negative reviews, later critics have come to appreciate Bridge's Piano Trio No 2, now considering it one of his most satisfying and imaginative achievements.
Composition History
Two of the works on this album, the Phantasie Trio and Phantasy Piano Quartet, were created for the Cobbett Musical Competitions, which aimed to stimulate new chamber music repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Frank Bridge's Phantasie works are characterized by their 'phantasy' arch-form and uncomplicated episodic construction.
Critical Reception
Frank Bridge's Piano Trio No 2 received a cold reception in England, with critics attacking his adoption of a modern style, but it was enthusiastically received during a tour of the USA.
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