Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Gerald Finzi's vocal masterpieces with this captivating album, released on May 1, 2005, by Naxos. Spanning a total of 61 minutes, this collection showcases Finzi's extraordinary ability to blend poetry and music, creating an intimate and evocative experience.
The album features three distinct song cycles, each offering a unique glimpse into Finzi's musical genius. "I Said to Love," composed in 1956, the final year of Finzi's life, is a poignant exploration of love and longing. "Let Us Garlands Bring," inspired by Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and "The Merchant of Venice," is a delightful and whimsical cycle that showcases Finzi's playful side. "Before and After Summer," composed between the 1920s and 1956, is a reflective journey through the seasons, featuring some of Finzi's most beloved songs.
Each track is a testament to Finzi's deep appreciation for the English language and his ability to transform poetic texts into captivating musical narratives. The album is a must-listen for fans of classical vocal music and a perfect introduction to the enchanting world of Gerald Finzi.
(C) 2005 Naxos(P) 2005 Naxos
Tracks
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 1, I Need Not GoGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 2, At Middle-Field Gate in FebruaryGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 3, Two LipsGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 4, In Five-Score SummersGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 5, For Life I Had Never Cared GreatlyGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 6, I Said to LoveGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: No. 1, Come Away, Come Away, DeathGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: No. 2, Who Is Silvia?Gerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: No. 3, Fear No More the Heat o' the SunGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: No. 4, O Mistress MineGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Let Us Garlands Bring, Op. 18: No. 5, It Was a Lover and His LassGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 1, Childhood Among the FernsGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 2, Before and After SummerGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 3, The Self-UnseeingGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 4, Overlooking the RiverGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 5, Channel FiringGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 6, In the Mind's EyeGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 7, The Too Short TimeGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 8, EpeisodiaGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 9, AmabelGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 10, He Abjures LoveGerald Finzi, Roderick Williams, Iain Burnside
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