Gerald Finzi's album "Finzi: I Said To Love / Let Us Garlands Bring / Before and After Summer" is a captivating collection of vocal works that showcases the composer's deep connection with poetry and his ability to translate it into music. Released in 2005 under the Naxos label, this album spans a duration of 1 hour and 1 minute, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
The album is divided into three distinct sections, each reflecting Finzi's unique compositional style and his affinity for English poetry. The first section, "I Said to Love," is a cycle of six songs that delves into the complexities of love and longing. The second section, "Let Us Garlands Bring," is a set of five songs that draws inspiration from Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and "Cymbeline," capturing the essence of youth and love. The final section, "Before and After Summer," is a collection of ten songs that explores themes of nostalgia, nature, and the passage of time.
Performed by the talented baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Iain Burnside, this album is a testament to Finzi's enduring legacy in the world of classical music. Their interpretations bring out the subtleties and depths of Finzi's compositions, making this album a true gem for lovers of vocal music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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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