We looking at the historical context of George Bridgetower and hear about the important people who keep this violinist and composer's spirit alive through their work, as well as the artists, academics and organisations dedicated to creating equity in the classical music. Soprano Abigail Kelly gives a special performance of "Henry, A Ballad" by George Bridgetower and we get to sing this piece.
George Polgreen Bridgetower was a successful violinist and composer, who gave the first performance of Beethoven’s ‘Kreutzer’ violin sonata.
A collection of new, articles and posts from Chineke Foundation, about equality and inclusion in classical music.
The manuscript score of the only surviving vocal piece by George Bridgetower.
Website of the jazz pianist who composer Bridgetower: A Fable of 1807.
George Augustus Polgreen Bridgetower (11 October 1778 – 29 February 1860) was a British musician. He was a virtuoso violinist who lived in England for much of his life. His playing impressed Beethoven, who made Bridgetower the original dedicatee of his Kreutzer Sonata after they presented its premiere performance.
Programme notes from the 2007 production by English Touring Opera of the jazz opera composed by pianist Julian Joseph, with libretto by author Mike Phillips.
Website for the Detroit-based national organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts.
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