Bridge Records, Inc.

15/02/2024

SALE! COMPLETE CRUMB EDITION -

01/02/2024

NEW MUSIC ON BRIDGE -

24/01/2024

Interview with the wonderful Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio, streaming now!

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio presents its latest recording, featuring all of Beethoven’s piano trios. Listen now!

27/12/2023

This video describes the process that my trio, Hat Trick, went through to record our second CD. We decided to do this recording in Bremen Germany. Why?? And ...

24/12/2023

Complete Crumb Edition from David Hurwitz

From Bridge Records:On March 3, 2024 Bridge Records will release Volume 21 of its Complete Crumb Edition, a recording project begun in 1982, and completed 42...

07/12/2023

A BEETHOVEN CELEBRATION -

01/12/2023

GEORGE CRUMB PRESS RELEASE -

24/11/2023

Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio: Mark Kaplan, Yael Weiss, and Peter Stumpf.(credit: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco) Meticulous mastery: Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio sets high standard in new 3-CD set of Beethoven Trios CD REVIEW: Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios Yael Weiss, piano; Mark Kaplan, violin; Peter Stumpf, cello....

22/11/2023

Another nice LvB review:

Beethoven: Piano Trios, Op. 1, Nos. 1-3; Op. 70, Nos. 1 and 2; Op. 97, “Archduke”; Ten Variations on “Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu”; Fourt...

20/11/2023

Our new Beethoven Complete Piano Trios with the Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio is pretty damn magnificent. Here's a first review that says just that:

"When performing the chamber music of Beethoven, musicians need to first and foremost uncover its mindset, its temperament, be it angry, playful, morose or exuberant. Only then will everything, the rhythmic pulse, expressivity and dynamics come together and fall into place. The Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio, Yael Weiss (piano), Mark Kaplan (violin) and Peter Stumpf (cello), accomplish this and in the process deliver interpretations with a natural ebb and flow that sound uncontrived and spontaneous, with focused intensity one moment and fanciful playfulness the next, or whatever the music's character calls for. Within the "Archduke" Trio for example, they set a completely different atmosphere from the Scherzo's lighthearted nature to the following Andante cantabile's somberly noble character. Or better yet, how they easily change costumes during the "Ghost" Trio, between the nervous energy of the opening Allegro vivace movement and the mysterious atmosphere of the following Largo assai ed espressivo is quite remarkable. Even within the more formally structured and emotively restrained early trios, these three artists expose the creative spark which ignited their conception. It's a mark of great musicianship when they, the musicians as well as the printed score, fade into the background and all you hear is the composer's vision and intent, free of superfluous gestures and mannerisms. This has to be one of the most convincing and cohesive recordings of Beethoven's music for piano trio so far."
Jean-Yves Duperron - November 2023

https://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf-Trio/dp/B0CKK9J3GJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1R6CXXATP6XJH&keywords=weiss+kaplan+stumpf+trio+beethoven+trios&qid=1700495917&sprefix=Weiss+Kaplan+%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1

19/11/2023

The Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio's highly anticipated BEETHOVEN: COMPLETE PIANO TRIOS (BRIDGE 9505A/C three CDs) is now available. The stellar New York City based trio (Yael Weiss, piano; Mark Kaplan, violin; Peter Stumpf, cello) offer deep and full-bodied interpretations of eight immortal masterworks.

17/11/2023

SALE! COMPLETE BRIDGE CATALOG at Presto Music -

09/11/2023

Monsters, Flowers and Friends - recent paintings by C. Damon Carter -

C. Damon Carter's paintings include portraits, landscapes, gardens, and groups of friends, lovers, and animals. The 75-year-old West Virginian's canvases make use of radiant color schemes, and employ a highly personal world of distorted figuration and symbolism.   Carter holds a doctorate in musica...

03/11/2023

We're thrilled to announce the release of the Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio's recordings of the Complete Beethoven Piano Trios! This monumental 3-disc set is now available for purchase and streaming everywhere!

Purchase the disc here:
https://bridgerecords.com/products/9505

Stream the disc on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/19Apzp6L4YAIYmbFbkcUts?si=aR8rmlziRT-bC7u4BwTW-w

Stream the disc on Apple Music:
https://open.spotify.com/album/19Apzp6L4YAIYmbFbkcUts?si=aR8rmlziRT-bC7u4BwTW-w

03/11/2023

BEETHOVEN: COMPLETE PIANO TRIOS (OUT TODAY!) -

31/10/2023

An excellent review of Marc Ponthus' recent Beethoven and Stockhausen release!

"Ponthus’ performance is a stunning one with a sense of shape and inner understanding that comes forth in this recording. The random sense one might first get upon hearing a work like [Stockhausen's Kalvierstuck X] begins to recede quickly as Ponthus shapes the interior sections well matching articulations and dynamics and helping to guide the listener through this intense work very well."

"Bridge’s release is a stellar one with excellent notes and sound helping to fully support a performance that listeners will likely return to repeatedly. It is a release not to be missed."

Read the full review here: https://www.sakennedymusic.com/single-post/order-chaos-in-works-by-stockhausen-beethoven

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Dghs2xwEQAq5X0zA9Jmx1?si=wbEMUbw_QFyccBkPOmL4-Q

Stockhausen & Beethoven Marc Ponthus, piano. Bridge 9584 Total Time: 61:40 Recording: ****/**** Performance: ****/**** Pianist Marc Ponthus as carved out a career as an advocate for 20th-Century piano music with traversals of the works of Xenakis and Boulez among his many achievements. In intelligen...

27/10/2023

Check out our trailer for the Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio's Beethoven Op. 1 No. 1: IV. Finale. Presto: https://youtu.be/LnkF6MFtnTI

This highly anticipated release of the complete Beethoven piano trios will be available as a physical 3-CD set and on streaming services everywhere next Friday, November 3!

Stream the full track early at Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/bridgerecords/piano-trio-no-1-in-e-flat-major-op-1-no-1-iv-finale-presto

Order your copy at https://bridgerecords.com/products/9505

Beethoven's Piano Trio No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1: IV. Finale. Presto performed by the Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio. This highly anticipated release of t...

24/10/2023

A glowing review for Yoojung Kim's Scriabin Disc from Take Effect Reviews!

"Intense and unparalleled playing that’s just so memorable. [...] anyone with a penchant for piano music will be enamored here"

Read the full review here:
https://takeeffectreviews.com/october-2023-1/2023/10/17/yoojung-kim

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5VrniTK0KiPUcYJno4nNuo?si=tcrRxHObRe--1-SrcgKLdg

Purchase the album here:
https://www.amazon.com/Scriabin-Recital-Yoojung-Kim/dp/B0BYXJLK2Q

Scriabin Recital Bridge, 2023 10/10 Listen to Scriabin Recital The New York resident Yoojung Kim bring her poetic and dramatic interpretative nature to these time honored pieces by the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, where the complicated delivery contains much intimacy and warmth. “Fan

23/10/2023

"A listen that embraces classical, romantic and even bluesy moments, Kevin Gorman certainly does justice to the originals, and puts a very flexible vision ahead with unparalleled attention to detail."

Thanks to Take Effect Reviews for the write up of William Bland volume 2!
https://takeeffectreviews.com/october-2023-2/2023/10/22/william-bland

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4QTEufaDVETn8hxMg9YycN?si=sR2vqXaQQCCl7JFyglF7-A

Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2 Bridge, 2023 8/10 Listen to Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2 We’re treated to the 2nd volume of pianist Kevin Gorman’s interpretations of William Bland’s 24 piano sonatas, where a couple of world premiere pieces are part of Gorman’s expressive and colorful delivery. “Piano Sonat...

21/10/2023

We hope you can join us tomorrow, October 22 for the opening of our exhibition "Monsters, Flowers, and Friends" featuring over 60 of C. Damon Carter's new paintings!

Opening for !

19/10/2023

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:

We're excited to announce that our release "Music of Ursula Mamlok, Volume 6" has been entered into consideration for the Best Contemporary Classical Composition and the Best Classical Compendium categories at the GRAMMY® Awards 2024!

See more at:
https://bridgerecords.com/products/9577

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3oWxpiJHlRDszsQPqtZSOr?si=Y4TKoySXQYmA_2VCbnmsvg
New Rochelle Council on the Arts

19/10/2023

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:
We're excited to announce that our release of William Bland's Piano Sonatas featuring pianist Kevin Gorman has been entered into consideration for the Best Contemporary Classical Composition (Sonata 9) and the Best Classical Instrumental Solo categories at the GRAMMY® Awards 2024!

See more at:
https://bridgerecords.com/products/9580

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4QTEufaDVETn8hxMg9YycN?si=cHnq8w65Qwe8qf1DiQQQPw
New Rochelle Council on the Arts

19/10/2023

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:

We're happy to announce that our release of Yoojung Kim's fabulous Scriabin album has been submitted for consideration in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category at the 2024 GRAMMY® Awards!

See more at:
https://bridgerecords.com/products/9578

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5VrniTK0KiPUcYJno4nNuo?si=VGBW50ENS3W0pWddUGQxPQ

18/10/2023

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:

We're excited to announce that our release "Keyboards/ Winds" featuring the music of Louis Karchin, has been submitted for consideration in the Best Classical Compendium and Best Contemporary Classical Composition categories at the 2024 GRAMMY® Awards!

See more at:
https://bridgerecords.com/products/9586

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3IpwOxKgP0l1cX6lwdQmSL?si=hbQIsdmLTYiIweS8az4CSA

18/10/2023

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:

We're excited to announce that "À la manière" featuring the talents of Mark Davidson and Viktor Valkov has been entered into consideration for the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category at the 2024 GRAMMY® Awards!

See more at:
https://bridgerecords.com/collections/catalog-all/products/9581

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZuQElgEL8K3vhbjMim8UV?si=qlDJ-utTTLGRJUyFWmx_Dg

18/10/2023

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:

We're pleased to announce that Marc Ponthus' performance of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier" has been entered into consideration for the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category at the 2024 GRAMMY® Awards!

See more at:
https://bridgerecords.com/products/9584

Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Dghs2xwEQAq5X0zA9Jmx1?si=chV-hr3yQu-92s1gyTGa3A