Gerald Finzi: Clarinet Concerto/Dies Natalis/Prelude

Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) was an English composer known for his lyrical and contempla- tive music, often inspired by English literature and landscape. Born in London, he faced numerous hardships and personal losses early in life, which shaped much of his musical output, often reflecting themes of mortality and nostalgia. In World War II he worked to assist German and Austrian musicians fleeing the Nazis. Finzi’s works are characterized by their deep sensitivity to English poetry and their pastoral nature. His love for literature is evident in many of his vocal works, including settings of texts by Thomas Hardy, William Wordsworth, and Christina Rossetti. The cantata Dies Natalis, composed between 1925 and 1939, is one of Finzi’s most celebrated works. It is a setting of texts by the 17th-century poet Thomas Traherne, which explore themes of innocence and the wonder of a newborn experiencing the world for the first time. Scored for solo voice and strings, the work reflects Finzi’s delicate and expressive style, with lyrical vocal lines and lush orchestration that evoke a sense of spiritual reflection. Also presented is Finzi’s Clarinet Concerto, a vibrant and melodious work, one of the finest in its genre.

1: Intrada
2: Rhapsody
3: The Rapture
4: Wonder
5: The Salutation
6: Prelude for String Orchestra, Op. 25
7: I. Allegro Vigoroso
8: II. Adagio, Ma Senza Rigore
9: III. Rondo: Allegro Giocoso

Composer: Gerald Finzi

Conductor: Flavio Emilio Scogna

Number of Discs: 1

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