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Naxos' Finzi: Earth and Air and Rain is the 15th entry in its The English Song Series. This disc features sturdy English baritone Roderick Williams in two of Gerald Finzi's song cycles, combining one of Finzi's first works in his mature style Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15 (1928-1933), with the early By Footpath and Stile, Op. 2 (1921-1923). To a Poet, Op. 13a, is not a "cycle" so much as it is a collection, assembled post-mortem from various unpublished songs dating from 1920 through 1948 by Finzi's friend, Irish composer Howard Ferguson. Finzi's favorite poet was Thomas Hardy, and of the 22 songs featured on the disc, 16 are set to Hardy's verse. Gerald Finzi is the all-time champ in providing musical settings of Hardy, whose poetry often takes a backseat to such classic novels as The Return of the Native, when his contribution to English literature is considered.
Interestingly, Finzi disliked Hardy's novels, but was passionately devoted to the poetry. Finzi identified with the Hardy's pet themes of fatalism, isolation, the unceasing forward progress of time, and his agnosticism, bound up nonetheless with an irreconcilable obsession with Anglican Church ritual. In keeping with the mood of the verses, Finzi's music is stable, expressive, and emotionally deep without being particularly sentimental. Settings such as "Waiting both" and "In a churchyard" are moving, thoughtful, and exceedingly well crafted. By Footpath and Stile, with its string quartet in place of the piano accompaniment, looks forward to such settings as Samuel Barber's Dover Beach, and has the same kind of low-key sensitivity. To a Poet, Op. 13a contains Finzi's settings of interesting poets such as James Elroy Flecker and George Barker.
Roderick Williams gets off to a bit of a rough start at the very beginning of the disc in "Summer Schemes," but the rest is very good -- he exhibits restraint in interpretation and concentrates on the subjects of the texts; a great approach for Finzi, whose music may be romantic in mood, but is classicist in texture. Pianist Ian Burnside, also a BBC commentator, provides a yielding accompaniment that easily moves along with the singer. Naxos' recording is excellent, and if one is of a literary mind, and appreciates a good song setting in English, then Finzi: Earth and Air and Rain will provide mental stimulation, enjoyment, and a little relaxation as well.
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Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15 (Gerald Finzi)
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Iain Burnside, Performer
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
To a poet, op. 13a (Gerald Finzi)
Walter de la Mare, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - William Jones, Lyricist - James Elroy Flecker, Lyricist - Iain Burnside, Performer - Thomas Traherne, Lyricist - Frank Lawrence Lucas, Lyricist - George Barker, Lyricist
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Walter de la Mare, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - William Jones, Lyricist - James Elroy Flecker, Lyricist - Iain Burnside, Performer - Thomas Traherne, Lyricist - Frank Lawrence Lucas, Lyricist - George Barker, Lyricist
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Walter de la Mare, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - William Jones, Lyricist - James Elroy Flecker, Lyricist - Iain Burnside, Performer - Thomas Traherne, Lyricist - Frank Lawrence Lucas, Lyricist - George Barker, Lyricist
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Walter de la Mare, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - William Jones, Lyricist - James Elroy Flecker, Lyricist - Iain Burnside, Performer - Thomas Traherne, Lyricist - Frank Lawrence Lucas, Lyricist - George Barker, Lyricist
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Walter de la Mare, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - William Jones, Lyricist - James Elroy Flecker, Lyricist - Iain Burnside, Performer - Thomas Traherne, Lyricist - Frank Lawrence Lucas, Lyricist - George Barker, Lyricist
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Walter de la Mare, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - William Jones, Lyricist - James Elroy Flecker, Lyricist - Iain Burnside, Performer - Thomas Traherne, Lyricist - Frank Lawrence Lucas, Lyricist - George Barker, Lyricist
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
By Footpath and Stile, Op. 2 (Gerald Finzi)
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Sacconi Quartet, Ensemble
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Sacconi Quartet, Ensemble
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Sacconi Quartet, Ensemble
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Sacconi Quartet, Ensemble
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Sacconi Quartet, Ensemble
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Thomas Hardy, Lyricist - Gerald Finzi, Composer - Roderick Williams, Performer - Sacconi Quartet, Ensemble
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
Presentación del Álbum
Naxos' Finzi: Earth and Air and Rain is the 15th entry in its The English Song Series. This disc features sturdy English baritone Roderick Williams in two of Gerald Finzi's song cycles, combining one of Finzi's first works in his mature style Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15 (1928-1933), with the early By Footpath and Stile, Op. 2 (1921-1923). To a Poet, Op. 13a, is not a "cycle" so much as it is a collection, assembled post-mortem from various unpublished songs dating from 1920 through 1948 by Finzi's friend, Irish composer Howard Ferguson. Finzi's favorite poet was Thomas Hardy, and of the 22 songs featured on the disc, 16 are set to Hardy's verse. Gerald Finzi is the all-time champ in providing musical settings of Hardy, whose poetry often takes a backseat to such classic novels as The Return of the Native, when his contribution to English literature is considered.
Interestingly, Finzi disliked Hardy's novels, but was passionately devoted to the poetry. Finzi identified with the Hardy's pet themes of fatalism, isolation, the unceasing forward progress of time, and his agnosticism, bound up nonetheless with an irreconcilable obsession with Anglican Church ritual. In keeping with the mood of the verses, Finzi's music is stable, expressive, and emotionally deep without being particularly sentimental. Settings such as "Waiting both" and "In a churchyard" are moving, thoughtful, and exceedingly well crafted. By Footpath and Stile, with its string quartet in place of the piano accompaniment, looks forward to such settings as Samuel Barber's Dover Beach, and has the same kind of low-key sensitivity. To a Poet, Op. 13a contains Finzi's settings of interesting poets such as James Elroy Flecker and George Barker.
Roderick Williams gets off to a bit of a rough start at the very beginning of the disc in "Summer Schemes," but the rest is very good -- he exhibits restraint in interpretation and concentrates on the subjects of the texts; a great approach for Finzi, whose music may be romantic in mood, but is classicist in texture. Pianist Ian Burnside, also a BBC commentator, provides a yielding accompaniment that easily moves along with the singer. Naxos' recording is excellent, and if one is of a literary mind, and appreciates a good song setting in English, then Finzi: Earth and Air and Rain will provide mental stimulation, enjoyment, and a little relaxation as well.
© TiVo
Acerca del álbum
- 1 disco(s) - 22 pista(s)
- Duración total: 01:11:43
- 1 Libreto digital
- Artistas principales: Roderick Williams
- Compositor: Gerald Finzi
- Sello: Naxos
- Género Clásica
- Colección: Naxos English Song Series
2006 Naxos 2006 Naxos
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