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Gerald Finley - Proud Songsters: English Solo Song (LP)

Gerald Finley

2021
20 tracks
1 uur, 1 min
opera

Proud Songsters: English Solo Song

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Product description

"Proud Songsters: English Solo Song" is a captivating collection of 20 English solo songs, performed by the distinguished Gerald Finley, accompanied by the talented pianist Simon Lepper. Released on March 19, 2021, under the Kings College Cambridge label, this album spans a variety of genres, including opera, requiem, and choral, offering a rich and diverse musical experience.

The album features a mix of familiar and lesser-known pieces, showcasing the incredible vocal prowess of Gerald Finley and his fellow former members of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. From the lively "To Gratiana Dancing and Singing" to the serene "Silent Noon," each track is a testament to the beauty and depth of English solo song repertoire.

With a duration of just over an hour, "Proud Songsters: English Solo Song" is a compact yet powerful journey through the world of English vocal music. The album includes works by renowned composers such as Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and John Ireland, as well as settings of poetry by William Shakespeare, John Donne, and William Wordsworth.

Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply looking to explore the rich tradition of English solo song, this album is a must-listen. Gerald Finley's stunning vocals, combined with the exquisite piano accompaniment, create an unforgettable musical experience that highlights the timeless beauty of these compositions.

Tracks

To Gratiana Dancing and SingingWilliam Denis Browne, Ashley Riches, Simon Lepper
3:54
The Salley Gardens (Arr. Benjamin Britten)Traditional, Tim Mead, Simon Lepper
2:38
Linden LeaRalph Vaughan Williams, Ashley Riches, Simon Lepper
2:34
A Young Man's Exhortation: VII. The SighGerald Finzi, Andrew Staples, Simon Lepper
3:27
My love gave me an appleCelia Harper, Michael Chance
1:26
Five Shakespeare Songs, Op. 23: I. Fear no more the heat o' the sunRoger Quilter, James Gilchrist, Simon Lepper
3:41
Come to me in my dreamsFrank Bridge, Mark Stone, Simon Lepper
3:42
I wandered lonely as a cloudEric Thiman, Ruairi Bowen, Simon Lepper
3:06
All You Who Sleep Tonight: VII. God's loveJonathan Dove, Lawrence Zazzo, Simon Lepper
0:48
All You Who Sleep Tonight: XII. SoonJonathan Dove, Lawrence Zazzo, Simon Lepper
2:33
All You Who Sleep Tonight: XIII. All you who sleep tonightJonathan Dove, Lawrence Zazzo, Simon Lepper
1:45
The Seal ManRebecca Clarke, James Gilchrist, Simon Lepper
5:28
I will go with my father a-ploughingIvor Gurney, Ashley Riches, Simon Lepper
2:26
Earth and Air and Rain: X. Proud SongstersGerald Finzi, Gerald Finley, Simon Lepper
3:17
King DavidHerbert Howells, Tim Mead, Simon Lepper
4:32
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne: VI. Since she whom I lovedBenjamin Britten, Andrew Staples, Simon Lepper
3:29
SleepPeter Warlock, Mark Stone, Simon Lepper
2:41
These Motley Fools: II. Feste (Come away, death)Iain Bell, Lawrence Zazzo, Simon Lepper
3:06
Five English Love Lyrics: III. Go, lovely roseRoger Quilter, Mark Stone, Simon Lepper
2:48
The House of Life: II. Silent NoonRalph Vaughan Williams, Gerald Finley, Simon Lepper
4:12

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Proud Songsters: English Solo Song
Artist: Gerald Finley
Album release date: March 19, 2021
Label: Kings College Cambridge
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 1 min
Tracks: 20 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Opera
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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