Cello Sonata |
| (i) Mstislav Rostropovich, Benjamin Britten (r. 1968) |
| Decca 443 575-2DCS |
| This historic performance remains one of the best. |
| (ii) Steven Doane, Barry Snyder |
| Bridge BCD 9056 |
| A more recent recording. |
Dance Poem |
| BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox |
| Chandos CHAN 10012 |
Dance Rhapsody |
| BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox |
| Chandos CHAN 10012 |
Enter Spring |
| (i) New Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Britten (pp. 1967) |
| BBC Music BBCBS8007-2 |
| An important performance in the revival of Bridge's music. Also includes The Sea. |
| (ii) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (r. 1975) |
| EMI CDM5 66855-2 |
| The first recorded performance of Enter Spring in the Bridge revival - expansive and sonorous. Also includes Two Old English Songs, No. 2, Cherry Ripe, Lament, The Sea, Summer. |
The Two Hunchbacks |
| Britten Sinfonia, Nicholas Cleobury |
| Conifer 75605 51327 2 |
| An attractive collection of Bridge's shorter orchestral works. Also includes Berceuse, 2 Entr'actes, Serenade, Suite for String Orchestra, Threads, There is a Willow Grows Aslant a Brook. |
Idylls |
| Maggini Quartet |
| Naxos 8.553718 |
| A highly recommended performance of these string quartet miniatures. Also includes An Irish Melody, Novelletten, Two Old English Songs, Phantasy String Quartet, Three Pieces, Sir Roger de Coverley. |
Phantasm |
| Kathryn Stott, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley |
| Conifer CDCF175 |
| Very persuasive performance. |
Phantasy Piano Quartet |
| Norbert Brainin, Peter Schidlof, Martin Lovett, Benjamin Britten (r. 1967) |
| Decca 466 823-2DM |
| Britten's favourite amongst Bridge's earlier chamber works. |
Piano Quintet |
| Allan Schiller, Coull Quartet |
| ASV CDDCA678 |
| Highly recommended. |
Second Piano Trio |
| Roberts Trio |
| Black Box BBM1028 |
| Also includes Phantasy Piano Trio and Phantasy Piano Quartet. |
String Quartets Nos. 1-4 |
| (i) Bridge Quartet |
| Meridian CDE84311/84369 |
| (ii) Brindisi Quartet |
| Continuum CCD1035/1036 |
String Sextet |
| Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemble |
| Chandos CHAN9472 |
| Richly rewarding performance. |