Credits:

Nick Pritchard

Description:

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Finzis death, this album features tenor Nick Prichard and pianist Ian Tindall, with a program centered on the song cycles *Till Earth Outwears*, *A Young Mans Exhortation*, and *Oh Fair to See*. Of particular note is the inclusion of five unpublished early songs preserved at Oxfords Bodleian Library, which allow listeners to trace Finzis artistic journey from his youth to his mature years as a single, continuous narrative. The natural lyricism that closely follows the words of poets such as Thomas Hardy, the contrapuntal piano writing, and the quiet deepening of emotion once again highlight the unique charm of this composer.Tokyo M Plus