A select few orchestral pieces notwithstanding, the works of Frank Bridge were largely ignored until conductor Richard Hickox began a project to record the complete cycle of his orchestral works.  As a result Bridge has finally been recognized as the remarkably varied and imaginative composer that he was.  Frank Bridge English composer, viola player, and conductor, was one of the most accomplished musicians of his day, known especially for his chamber music and songs.  Bridge studied violin at the Royal College of Music, London, but changed to viola, becoming a virtuoso player.  After a period in the Joachim Quartet he played with the English String Quartet until 1915.  He also held various positions as a conductor, both symphonic and operatic.  Hailed as "one of the most important contributions to British music on disc," this impressive orchestral catalogue is here assembled and released for the first time as an attractive six-disc box set.

1 Enter Spring

1 Dance Rhapsody