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Bridge, Frank 1879-1941
English composer and conductor

Born in Brighton, Sussex, he studied under Sir Charles Stanford, as Benjamin Britten was later to study under him. He played the viola in leading quartets and conducted the New Symphony Orchestra from its inception at Covent Garden (1905) and often at the London Promenade Concerts. He is best known for his string quartets, but his full orchestral works were less successful, except perhaps his 'Sea' suite.