Gerald Finzi's "Finzi: Choral Works," released in 1991 under the Chandos label, is a captivating collection of choral compositions that showcases the composer's profound musicality and emotional depth. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album features a diverse array of pieces, including anthems, elegies, and settings of poems by Robert Bridges. The Finzi Singers, under the direction of Paul Spicer, deliver a performance that is both technically precise and deeply expressive, bringing Finzi's intricate compositions to life. Highlights include the serene beauty of "Three Anthems, Op. 27," the poignant reflections of "Three Short Elegies, Op. 5," and the lyrical grace of "Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17." The album also features the majestic "Magnificat, Op. 36" and the hauntingly beautiful "Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice, Op. 26." Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, showcasing the timeless appeal of Gerald Finzi's choral works.
1991 Chandos Records1991 Chandos Records
Tracks
Three Anthems, Op. 27: II. God is gone upGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Harry Bicket
Three Anthems, Op. 27: III. Welcome sweet and sacred feastGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Harry Bicket
Three Short Elegies, Op. 5: I. Life a right shadow isGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Three Short Elegies, Op. 5: II. This world a hunting isGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Three Short Elegies, Op. 5: III. This life, which seems so fairGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Thou didst delight my eyes, Op. 32Gerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Three Anthems, Op. 27: My lovely oneGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Harry Bicket
Let us now praise famous men, Op. 35Gerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Harry Bicket
Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17: I. I praise the tender flowerGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17: II. I have loved flowers that fadeGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17: III. My spirit sang all dayGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17: IV. Clear and gentle streamGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17: V. NightingalesGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17: VI. Haste on, my joys!Gerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17: VII. Wherefore tonight so full of careGerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Magnificat, Op. 36Gerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Harry Bicket
White-flowering days, Op. 37Gerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
All this night, Op. 33Gerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer
Lo, the full, final sacrifice, Op. 26: Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice, Op. 26Gerald Finzi, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Harry Bicket
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