This page lists all recordings of Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19, by Gerald Finzi (1901-56) on CD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Finzi - Earth and Air and RainFive song cycles to words by Thomas Hardy
2 CDs for the price of 1. ‘There are so many really subtle and distinguished performances in this set, and so much sheerly beautiful singing, that I shall be listening to it often over the years’ (Gramophone) “The welcome return of what now seem rather special archive recordings of Finzi's great Hardy settings. Direct, unselfconscious and ever-sentient performances.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2009 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Oh Fair to see - Songs by English Composers
Donald Kaasch (tenor), Peter Lockwood (piano) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Gerald Finzi - Songs
"I do hate the bilge and bunkum about composers trying to 'add' to a poem - that a fine poem is complete in itself, and to set it is only to gild the lily, and so on ... I rather expected it [over the setting of two Milton Sonnets] and expect it still more when the Intimations [of Immortality] is finished . . . Obviously a poem may be unsatisfactory in itself for setting, but that is a purely musical consideration - that it has no architectural possibilities - no broad vowels where climaxes should be, and so on. But the first and last thing is that a composer is (presumably) moved by a poem and wishes to identify himself with it and share it." Gerald Finzi | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | The English Song Series Volume 16 - Finzi Tenor Songs
“John Mark Ainsley's approach to music like this suggests that he comes to Finzi without any of the usual preconceptions. What he finds here… is an intensely musical feeling for words that's every bit as remarkable as Benjamin Britten's, plus a responsiveness to poetic atmosphere that enriches the texts without adding anything superfluous. Ainsley and his accompanist Iain Burnside respond to these qualities as though it were second nature to them. Singing and playing are rhythmically supple and lovingly attentive to detail...” BBC Music Magazine, Proms 2007 ***** “John Mark Ainsley certainly has more "ring" than most. There is a considerable sense of power in reserve, which makes his judicious use of it particularly effective. His virtues are regularly evident in these songs of Finzi, together with good, clear diction and a thoughtful expressiveness.” Gramophone Magazine, September 2007  BBC Music Magazine
Choral & Song Choice |
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| |  | Oh Fair to SeeSong cycles for tenor & piano by Gerald Finzi
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| |  | Music For A While
Scot Weir (tenor), Till Alexander Körber (piano) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | The English Song Collection
The Times states, '...as an interpreter of English song, Gilchrist is often in a class by himself'; James’ hugely popular series of works by Finzi, Vaughan Williams, Gurney and Britten have proved this is the case. This special 3-disc collection brings together his finest recordings to date. This collection includes the premiere recording of Gurney’s masterpiece Ludlow & Teme using the composer’s revised and corrected version which the composer declared to be his favourite. It also includes the first modern recording of Leighton’s Earth, Sweet Earth since the original recording by Neil Mackie for whom the work was written. All of Gilchrist’s recordings with Linn have been highly acclaimed; ‘On Wenlock Edge’ was a Finalist in the ‘Solo Vocal Album of the Year’ category at the 2008 Gramophone Awards and ‘Oh Fair to See’ was named a ‘Benchmark Recording’ by BBC Music. James Gilchrist is a sought-after recitalist whose voice has been described as pure and sensitive with an even and beautiful tone. Pianist Anna Tilbrook (‘an eloquent partner’ Daily Telegraph) displays her substantial talents as an accompanist providing flawless support to long-term performing partner James. Also featured in this collection are Michael Cox (flute), Gareth Hulse (cor anglais) and The Fitzwilliam String Quartet. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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