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Frank Bridge

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Frank Bridge's "Little Organ Book" is a collection of 24 short pieces for organ, composed between 1905 and 1910. The work was premiered in 1910 by the organist George Thalben-Ball at St. Anne's Church in Soho, London. The pieces in the "Little Organ Book" are organized into three movements, each containing eight pieces. The first movement is titled "Preludes and Interludes," and features short, improvisatory pieces that serve as introductions or transitions between other pieces. The second movement, "Chorale Preludes," consists of eight pieces based on hymn tunes, each with its own unique character and mood. The final movement, "Postludes and Epilogues," features pieces that are more virtuosic and showy, often ending with a flourish. One of the characteristics of the "Little Organ Book" is its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which was somewhat unusual for organ music of the time. Bridge also employs a wide range of textures and harmonies, from delicate and sparse to dense and complex. The pieces are generally quite short, with most lasting only a minute or two, but they are full of variety and contrast. Overall, the "Little Organ Book" is a significant contribution to the repertoire of organ music, and showcases Bridge's skill as a composer and his innovative approach to the instrument.

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