Gerald Finzi's "Finzi: Earth and Air and Rain & Other Settings of Thomas Hardy" is a captivating classical album released in 1990 under the Hyperion label. This extensive collection features 43 tracks, spanning a total duration of 1 hour and 59 minutes. The album showcases Finzi's masterful compositions, beautifully setting the poetry of Thomas Hardy to music.
The album is divided into several song cycles, including "Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15," "Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19a," "I Said to Love, Op. 19b," "A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14," and "Before and After Summer, Op. 16." Each cycle offers a unique exploration of Hardy's poetic themes, ranging from the exuberance of youth to the contemplation of life and nature.
Finzi's compositions are known for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth, and this album is no exception. The performances by Martyn Hill, Stephen Varcoe, and Clifford Benson bring Finzi's music to life with sensitivity and skill. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 1, Summer SchemesGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 2, When I Set Out for LyonnesseGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 3, Waiting BothGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 4, The PhantomGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 5, So I Have FaredGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 6, Rollicum-RorumGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 7, To Lizbie BrowneGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 8, The Clock of the YearsGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 9, In a ChurchyardGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15: No. 10, Proud SongstersGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19a: No. 1, Let Me Enjoy the EarthGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19a: No. 2, In Years DefacedGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19a: No. 3, The Market-GirlGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19a: No. 4, I Look into My GlassGerald Finzi, Martyn Hill, Clifford Benson
Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19a: No. 5, It Never Looks Like Summer HereGerald Finzi, Martyn Hill, Clifford Benson
Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19a: No. 6, At a Lunar EclipseGerald Finzi, Martyn Hill, Clifford Benson
Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19a: No. 7, Life Laughs OnwardGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 1, I Need Not GoGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 2, At Middle-Field Gate in FebruaryGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 3, Two LipsGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 4, In Five-Score SummersGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 5, For Life I Had Never Cared GreatlyGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
I Said to Love, Op. 19b: No. 6, I Said to LoveGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 1, A Young Man's ExhortationGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 2, DittyGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 3, Budmouth DearsGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 4, Her TempleGerald Finzi, Martyn Hill, Clifford Benson
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 5, The Comet at Yell'hamGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 6, Shortening DaysGerald Finzi, Martyn Hill, Clifford Benson
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 7, The SighGerald Finzi, Martyn Hill, Clifford Benson
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 8, Former BeautiesGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 9, TransformationsGerald Finzi, Martyn Hill, Clifford Benson
A Young Man's Exhortation, Op. 14: No. 10, The Dance ContinuedGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Martyn Hill
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 1, Childhood Among the FernsGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 2, Before and After SummerGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 3, The Self-UnseeingGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 4, Overlooking the RiverGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 5, Channel FiringGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 6, In the Mind's EyeGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 7, The Too Short TimeGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 8, EpeisodiaGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 9, AmabelGerald Finzi, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Before and After Summer, Op. 16: No. 10, He Abjures LoveGerald Finzi, Clifford Benson, Stephen Varcoe
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