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Dies Natalis
Quintessentially Finzi, the tender yet radiant 'Dies natalis', a setting of texts by the 17th-century poet Thomas Traherne, depicts both the first sensations of a child as it enters the world, and life's tarnishing experience of the innocence of childhood.
In 'Farewell to Arms', a further example of Finzi's enthusiasm for 17th-century poets, the steady but inevitable tramp of time, symbolized by the measured bass and the tenor's sad, arching melody, becomes a poignant symbol for the brevity of life as expressed in lines such as 'O time too swift, O swiftness never ceasing'. Finzi knew all too well that 'Beauty, strength, youth are flowers but fading seen'.
"These are fine performances....The Bournemouth chorus sing cleanly.... The orchestra sustain all comparisons and one feels David Hill's direction to be both firm and inspiring." Gramophone on 8557863
"James Gilchrist's singing is at one with this approach. It is good to hear the voice gain resonance and make the comparatively rare forte carry more in the way of release than a more habitually robust manner would do. His clarity and precision are warmed by a rare sweetness of tone, and the 'lie' of these songs appears to suit him to perfection." Gramophone on a previous Finzi songs release
Also Available:
8557863
Finzi: Intimations of Immortality/ For St Celia
8555792
Finzi: Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice / Magnificat/
Unaccompanied Partsongs, Op. 17
8570414
Finzi: Young Man's Exhortation (A) / Till Earth Outwears/
Oh Fair to See (English Song, Vol. 16)
In 'Farewell to Arms', a further example of Finzi's enthusiasm for 17th-century poets, the steady but inevitable tramp of time, symbolized by the measured bass and the tenor's sad, arching melody, becomes a poignant symbol for the brevity of life as expressed in lines such as 'O time too swift, O swiftness never ceasing'. Finzi knew all too well that 'Beauty, strength, youth are flowers but fading seen'.
"These are fine performances....The Bournemouth chorus sing cleanly.... The orchestra sustain all comparisons and one feels David Hill's direction to be both firm and inspiring." Gramophone on 8557863
"James Gilchrist's singing is at one with this approach. It is good to hear the voice gain resonance and make the comparatively rare forte carry more in the way of release than a more habitually robust manner would do. His clarity and precision are warmed by a rare sweetness of tone, and the 'lie' of these songs appears to suit him to perfection." Gramophone on a previous Finzi songs release
Also Available:
8557863
Finzi: Intimations of Immortality/ For St Celia
8555792
Finzi: Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice / Magnificat/
Unaccompanied Partsongs, Op. 17
8570414
Finzi: Young Man's Exhortation (A) / Till Earth Outwears/
Oh Fair to See (English Song, Vol. 16)
Disc 1
- I. Intrada - 05:36
- II. Rhapsody - 07:32
- III. The Rapture - 04:01
- IV. Wonder - 04:28
- V. The Salutation - 04:39
- Prelude in F minor, Op. 25 - 04:35
- The Fall of the Leaf, Op. 20 - 09:34
- No. 1. When I consider - 04:46
- No. 2. How soon hath time - 02:51
- New Year Music, Op. 7 - 09:39
- I. Introduction - 03:56
- II. Aria: His golden locks - 05:05
Dies natalis, Op. 8 (more info)
Performed by:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Gerald Finzi
David Hill,
James Gilchrist, tenor
Composed by: Gerald Finzi
David Hill,
James Gilchrist, tenor
Prelude in F minor, Op. 25 (more info)
The Fall of the Leaf, Op. 20 (more info)
2 Sonnets, Op. 12 (more info)
Performed by:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Gerald Finzi
David Hill,
James Gilchrist, tenor
Composed by: Gerald Finzi
David Hill,
James Gilchrist, tenor
New Year Music, Op. 7 (more info)
Farewell to Arms, Op. 9 (more info)
Performed by:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Gerald Finzi
David Hill,
James Gilchrist, tenor
Composed by: Gerald Finzi
David Hill,
James Gilchrist, tenor
Reviews
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A brilliant disc (Sep 4, 2008)
Reviewer:Celia L
James Gilchrist is in superb voice in this recording of Dies Natalis - his voice really captures the nuances and English pastoral atmosphere of Finzi. Well worth listening to, and there's some fine string playing from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra too.
Reviewer:Celia L
James Gilchrist is in superb voice in this recording of Dies Natalis - his voice really captures the nuances and English pastoral atmosphere of Finzi. Well worth listening to, and there's some fine string playing from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra too.
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Composer(s)/ Author(s):
Finzi, Gerald
Orchestra(s):
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Artist(s):
Gilchrist, James; Hill, David
Label: Naxos Classics
UPC: 747313041770
Item Number: 8570417
Release Date: Mar 31, 2008
Finzi, Gerald
Orchestra(s):
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Artist(s):
Gilchrist, James; Hill, David
Label: Naxos Classics
UPC: 747313041770
Item Number: 8570417
Release Date: Mar 31, 2008
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