Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge/Lachrymae/Two portraits/ Simple Symphony. This programme is largely devoted to striking works of a youthful Britten, the great British composer. The extremely talented European Camerata orchestra is conducted by violinist Laurent Qu nelle, and has only been recorded once before.

Tracklist:

Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Introduction and Theme
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Adagio
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: March
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Romance
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Aria Italiana
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Bourree Classique
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Wiener Walzer
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Moto perpetuo
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Funeral March
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Chant
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: Fugue and Finale
Lachrymae for Viola and Strings, Op. 48a
Portraits (2): No.1, Poco presto "David Layton"
Portraits (2): No.2, Poco lento "E.B.B."
Simple Symphony for Strings, Op. 4: No.1, Allegro ritmico "Boist
Simple Symphony for Strings, Op. 4: 2nd movement
Simple Symphony for Strings, Op. 4: 3rd movement, Sentimental Sa
Simple Symphony for Strings, Op. 4: 4th movement, Frolicsome Fin

UPC: 5400439005341
Label: Fuga Libera Label
Release Date: 4.8.08
Format: CD

Laurent Quenelle - Variations on a Theme of Franck Bridge (CD)