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GERALD FINZI
(1901-1956)
In Years Defaced*
21:37
Six songs by Gerald Finzi, arranged for voice and orchestra by the composer, Judith Weir, Anthony Payne, Colin Matthews, Christian Alexander and Jeremy Dale Roberts
premiere recording in this version
1.
1
To a Poet a Thousand Years Hence
5:58
orchestrated by Colin Matthews (b. 1946)
2.
2
When I Set Out for Lyonnesse
2:10
orchestrated by Gerald Finzi
G minor (transposed)
premiere recording in this version
3.
3
In Years Defaced
3:28
orchestrated by Jeremy Dale Roberts (b. 1934)
D minor (original key)
premiere recording in this version
4.
4
Tall Nettles
2:58
orchestrated by Christian Alexander (b. 1964)
F major (original key)
premiere recording in this version
5.
5
At a Lunar Eclipsse
3:39
orchestrated by Judith Weir (b. 1954)
D major (original key)
premiere recording in this version
6.
6
Proud Songsters
3:14
orchestrated by Anthony Payne (b. 1936)
D minor (transposed)
Solo:John Mark Ainsley tenor*
7.
Prelude, Op. 25
4:57
for string orchestra
Adagio espressivo - Poco più mosso - Tempo primo
8.
Romance, Op. 11
7:46
for string orchestra
Andante espressivo - Più mosso - Tempo primo
premiere recording
Concerto for Small Orchestra and Solo Violin†
20:02
9.
I
Allegro
6:14
10.
II
Molto sereno
10:06
11.
III
Hornpipe Rondo: Allegro risoluto
3:38
54:34
Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia
Conductor:Richard Hickox
2 December 1999 (tracks 1-5); 30 May 2000 (tracks 6-11)
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‘…John Mark Ainsley brings an exquisite darkness to these persuasive readings… [Tasmin] Little could not be a more committed, yet gentle soloist: this is absolutely her repertoire’.
BBC Music Magazine
Little and Ainsley are at their best in this enterprising anthology for Finzi’s centenary.
Gramophone Editor's Choice
‘…the violinist, Tasmin Little, provides a sweetly lyrical account…’
Fanfare on CHAN 9595 (Lloyd Webber)
‘…this is an outstanding issue. The performances are lovingly conducted, well sung, and beautifully played.’
American Record Guide on CHAN 8997 (Finzi)
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