I meant to add to one of my recent miscellanies a few words of congratulation to the top-flight independent label Bridge Records, which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. Allan Kozinn recently had a profile of the Starobin family — David, Becky, Robert, and Allegra, all involved with the label — in the Times. Christian Carey reviews an anniversary concert in Musical America. Bridge's most recent releases seem as strong as ever: Susanna Phillips's recital of Debussy, Messiaen, and Fauré is gorgeous at every turn.
