Frank Bridge (1879-1941)
Nationality:
English
Born: February 26, 1879, Brighton Died: January 10, 1941, Eastbourne (age 61)
Divertimenti, H.189
(for flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon)
| 4:52 | I. | Prelude | |
| 5:02 | II. | Nocturne | |
| 3:09 | III. | Scherzetto | |
| 2:41 | IV. | Bagatelle |
Duration: 17 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1934-1938 (age 54-59)
1 recording,
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4:52
London Conchord
I.
Prelude
5:02
London Conchord
II.
Nocturne
3:09
London Conchord
III.
Scherzetto
2:41
London Conchord
IV.
Bagatelle
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glossary
- bagatelle—a short character piece, typically of a light nature. Meaning "trifle" or "nothing of importance." Used for a variety of short pieces.
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4) often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts.
- nocturne [F], notturno [I], nocturno, Nachtstück [G]—Night music. A romantic character piece depicting moods of the evening or night: quiet, reflective, perhaps romance and melancholy or even restlessness and fantasy. The most famous nocturnes come originally from the piano literature, e.g. John Field and Chopin, et. al.
- prelude, prélude, präludium [G], präludien [G, pl], praeludium, preludio—a movement preceding another almost by way of introduction: to let listeners and players acclimate, often to prepare for greater demands ahead
- quartet, quatuor [F], quartett [G], quartetto [I], cuarteto [S]—ensemble or work for four players the most important examples being the string quartet and the piano quartet
- scherzino [I], scherzetto—short scherzo