Frank Bridge (1879-1941) composed totally 9 miniatures for piano trio. They were dedicated for Betty and Rachel Hanbury, who were his violin student and her sister. Each one is short and simple, but very enjoyable to play with not so high technique.
No.1 Minuet, H.87-1
This is a lilting Minuet with pretty movements.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano
No.2 Gavotte, H.87-2
This is a lilting Minuet with pretty movements.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano
No.3 Allegretto, H.87-3
This No. 3, Allegretto, is chic and energetic.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano
No.4 Romance, H.88-1
This No. 4 is Romance with two lovely beautiful melodies.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano
- for Flute, Clarinet & Piano
- for Tenor Saxophone, Violoncello & Piano
No.5 Interemzzo, H.88-2
This No.5, Intermezzo, is lilting and cute.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano
No.6 Saltarell H.88-3
Saltarello is a dance form with fast triple measure scince the Middle Ages. This No.6 is energetic and brilliant with a high performance effect.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano
- for Flute, Clarinet & Piano
- for 2 Clarinets & Piano
No.7 Valse Russe, H.89-1
No.7 is s waltz with a beautiful melody.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano
- for Flute, Clarinet & Paino
No.8 Hornpipe H.89-2
Hornpipe is an English origin folk dance from the 17th century. It is usually in 4/4 or 2/2 time, but there are several styles. The famous Hornpipe in Water music composed by G. F. Händel is in 3/2. This Miniatures No.8, Hornpipe, is lively and energetic music in 2/2 time.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano (original)
No.9 Marche Militaire, H.89-3
This Miniatures No.9, Marche Militaire, sounds music in a fairy story.
- for Violin, Violoncello & Piano (original)
- for Violin, Viola & Piano