Finzi: Clarinet Concerto
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Composer: Gerald FinziConductor: Howard Griffiths
Orchestra: Northern Sinfonia Chorus
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-01-19
Music Label: Naxos
Soundtracks:
- Clarinet Concerto, Op. 31: Allegro vigoroso
- Clarinet Concerto, Op. 31: Adagio, ma senza rigore
- Clarinet Concerto, Op. 31: Rondo - Allegro giocoso
- Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a: I Prelude- Allegro Deciso
- Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a: II Romance- Andante tranquillo
- Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a: III Carol- Andante semplice
- Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a: IV Forlana- Allegretto grazioso
- Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a: V Fughetta- Allegro vivace
- Three Soliloquies From 'Love's Labours Lost', Op. 28: Soliloquy I: The Kings Poem
- Three Soliloquies From 'Love's Labours Lost', Op. 28: Soliloquy II: Longavilles Sonnet
- Three Soliloquies From 'Love's Labours Lost', Op. 28: Solilquy III: Dumaines Poem
- A Severn Rhapsody, Op. 3
- Romance In E Flat Major For String Orchestra, Op. 11
- Introit In F Major For Solo Violin And Small Orchestra, Op. 6
Music reviews of Finzi: Clarinet Concerto
Music Review: Lyrical and nostalgic - a must have
Rating: 5 Stars
Being a lover of Vaughan Williams' music, I was eager to discover Gerald Finzi's music from the first moment I heard of him. His music was said to contain the same English, pastoral quality that Vaughan Williams, Holst, and Delius' music is full of. And when, I checked it out, I found that those sources were right on. But while Finzi's music also contains some wonderful qualities that are all his own. His music takes you back in time to a world of sublime relaxation. And this CD contains most of his famous compositions.
The album begins with the Clarinet Concerto. The first movement begins with yearning, slightly dissonant melody from the orchestra, after which the clarinet makes its entry. The theme is a gentle, smooth melody that receives breathtaking elaboration. The intense harmonies are absolutely stunning. The following movement is reflective and full of thought. The second movement is full of profound mediation. There is an ever-present dreaminess here that will inevitably sooth the listener. The finale is a gem of its own. After a short orchestral introduction, we hear a tune that is full of irresistible fun. But what is so impressive here is the contrast we hear in later tunes that are strongly nostalgic with a bit of melancholy. It brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it - in fact, it still does. Plane's clarinet playing in this concerto is absolutely astounding. He has a simply wondrous way in delivering the concerto. All the gentle, nostalgic melancholy is interpreted in a way that delivers its full potential. And Griffiths' conducting is top-notch. He and the Northern Sinfonia interact in a chamber-like way with Plane.
Following the concerto, are the Five Bagatelles, also for clarinet and orchestra. Incidentally, the Bagatelles were originally for clarinet and piano, but here they are heard in an orchestral arrangement by Lawrence Ashmore. Despite being a pianist myself, I do not think the piano could possibly replace the wonderful music that spills from the Northern Sinfonia here. All the Bagatelles continue in the same lyrical, nostalgic vein that we hear in the concerto. My personal favorite is the 3rd Bagatelle -
the Carol. There is an unforgettable sense of memories here that is that is revealed in a peaceful way. Needless to say, the performance we get here is also stupendous.
The remaining music, while much less known, is by all means worth hearing. I have a personal bias towards the Severn Rhapsody and Introit. The Rhapsody is another piece containing a strong pastoral quality. And the Introit, originally intended to be the slow movement of a violin concerto, is incredibly refreshing. Sometimes I play it over and over again until I fall asleep.
Anyone wanting an album that will take you back in time should buy this CD. It's a real treasure.
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