Finzi - Romance in E flat major, Op. 11

[74bomayemcfc]

Great piece of music...

[agentsmith11]

This is stunning. I'm just now familiarizing myself with Gerald Finzi and I'm liking what I hear :)

Thanks for the post

[andersoncouncilpf]

HUGE shades of Dvorak. Very beautiful.

[DonnaRae9]

Beautiful yet sad. My Father would have enjoyed this. Thank you for postin.

[baroqueman1]

Beautifully dreamlike. Portrays an England that is disappearing in essence.

[ShawnaBorman]

What an incredible piece of beauty this composure is.

Does anyone know anything about the painting posted as the image?

[lazymau5]

This piece of music makes me almost cry .. while dreaming from far far away :-)

[gillwilkinsongw]

Reminds me of so many moments from my childhood, and my late parents, thank you so much. Thanks also to Classic FM for playing Finzi's music, so thought provoking!

[gillwilkinsongw]

Reminds me of so many moments from my childhood, and my late parents, thank you so much.

[tonyfv]

What beautiful use of voice-leading and polyphony. Every part must be a joy to play.

[g81atherton]

what a terrific recording. I have no words for this piece of music, just gratitude! Thanks!

[claudemanfre]

beautiful

[Astron278]

Makes me want to spend the rest of my life peacefully in a country house somewhere in Cornwall, by the sea... And I'm only 20 :D

[rmac1042]

When I was a music student in Pasadena, California in 1961, the only piece by Finzi available in the music library was "Dies Natalis". I was so entranced by this unknown treasure, so unknown then, that I longed for more. It was many years later before more Finzi began to appear. Now, Finzi is receiving the love and respect he is due. He has had a profound affect upon me as a composer. May his music become eternal among lovers of fine, soulful musical expression.

[flamencoguitar232]

i really like this painting

[82LUFT]

In the Fall of 1997 I said my last goodbye to my 12 year old son when he and his mother were leaving NY for good. On the way home New York's classical radio station, WQXR just so happened to playing this most lovely piece on the car radio. I was so moved ( and still very depressed over my son's departure) by the music that I could no longer drive, but had to pull off the road until the piece ended. Simply beautiful. Thank you, Mr. Finzi for getting me through that unforgettable day.

[musicallytalented2]

played this about a year ago with the string ensemble in the university of aberdeen (scotland) and still constantly listen to it. absolutely stunning :)

<3

[ballrydion]

This is absolutely gorgeous

[mixmam1]

Played this with the National Youth Strings Academy up in Aberdeen... great piece!

[songblam]

This is the first work by Gerald I ever heard.One of my favorites. Thank you.

[Hyperion004]

Deli Meat-tree

[drummingface]

One of the most beautiful pieces ever written for strings.-Gerald Finzi-Genius

[alcar32]

daje finzi cazzuto così!

[RoofLight00]

No Ricky Gervais didn't send me here, Naxos did. This was on 'English String Miniatures Vol 3. I lost my copy. Sod gervais, more Finzi please.

[NonInflatable]

Exquisite.

[johnmase1]

I could eat a knob at night.

[tpl89]

You never see an old man eating a Twix

[larry1954able]

Great arrangement, I admire his string writing and am trying to learn his techniques in my arrangements , I have a long way to go, Thanks again, Larry

[kam81]

Christ De Berg!!

[PeterStevens01]

head like a fcking orange

[melvinwhitewest]

but his head come off

[rdgloveshouse]

pretty nice... Karl wouldn't like it though.,... he'd probably want to lay a "nice lyric" or whistling over top ;)

[jayburd]

@rdgloveshouse Only if he were playing Scrabble... squirm... there's a q in that...

[lennywhitecarlblack]

Stay green. Stay in the woods. Stay safe.

[thrillho007]

HLAFO

[Hijax85]

benny thumped one

[MrEinZwei]

UGH! I looked at the wrong time!

[smaccoll]

They were both within the same distance of each other.

[tenaciouszep]

If Ricky Gervais sent you here, thumbs up :)

[sirmike045]

It's not his Volt

[PianoManKD]

round headed manc twat

[ostelove]

oh this is romantic...!! love it!

[lucylu26]

"if you avent got eyes, you shouldnt ave wings"

also, beautiful music, thanks for posting :)

[arapoda]

Very nice just before bed. Thanks Ricci.

[HORACIOPINIONES]

Thanks Finzi is one of my favourites composers!!! Really beautifull music

[alexlandaburu]

junto con su Introit Op6 para violin y orquesta ...de lo mejor!!!

[door2yourheart]

Beautiful!

[forscyvus]

I don't normally listen to NPR in the car (iPod ftw) but this morning I caught this on my way to school. Had to find it on YouTube. Great piece.

[xh535]

what painting is this ^ ?

[Smitty660129]

Caspar David Friedrich's painting "Der Mittag" , I think

[xh535]

new to me - thanks :-)

[GHmonsta302]

Anyone who says classical music is crap sucks...Classical music is the best.

[Nudgie2009]

Thank you for posting what I think are unfamiliar little jewels of music ... those are the ones I love best.

[imusiciki]

Thanks for listening, and Happy New Year!

[Markipelago]

Finzi was the very first CD my dad picked up for back in the 80's. And I was instantly enamored with his work, and picked up some LP's as an adult. I'm so glad to see how many others out there love his music like I do!

Wonderful work.

[lamenti32]

Great

[lucamadeus]

amazing, heavenly music

[dksoul0223]

Thank you so much

I've been looking for it since 2005 after my school played this piece

[emilygclarinet]

I love this piece.

[BubblyBananna]

I just love Finzi!

[DanielThornburn]

Amazing piece and beautiful picture..... excuse the ignorance but what is the picture? Name + artist? Sums up just how I feel at the moment and works wonderfully with the music.

thanks again for posting.

[DanielThornburn]

Sorry everyone...just spotted on an earlier post the name of the painting + artist:

Midday by Caspar David Friedrich.

[zagreen]

I just heard his cello concerto on the radio today. Have any of you heard that? That's another amazing one.

I can't believe this man is not more famous!!!!! He should be!!!!

[juanny62]

the first time I heard his cello concerto I was impress, I got it from chandos label (the best recording) I really hope Yo Yo Ma could play it one day

[RatherLargeAllan]

Yo Yo Ma made the first recording of the Finzi back in the 60s or early 70s. It was and still is one of the more desirable issues on the very desirable British Lyrita lable. However I'd agree that the Walfisch on Chandos takes the concerto to another level. If only Du Pre, Rostropovich or Starker had recorded it. Anecdotally Finzi is supposed to have listened to the premier on the radio as he lay dying of cancer. I'm glad he heard his masterpiece realised.

[pookoos]

Oh indeed. It's one of my favorite pieces by him. I blab about how great he is to anyone who will listen! :)

[ydnab]

I had heard this on my way home from work, and, wow, I never thought I would make it home, it's so beautiful. I begin to tear up before the minute mark, and before halfway, they're rolling down my cheeks.

Thank you and my local radio station for giving me this gift.

[genevarain]

beautiful... thank you Gerald, wherever you are, for this wonderful music...

[soccerchilly93]

wonderful. classic. bravo.

[3ntertainer]

i just realized this is not the same recording i have

may i suggest the London Concertante's rendition of this piece?

[3ntertainer]

i downloaded an album from itunes and this piece was on it

i am now pushing it for my orchestra's repertoire

he def needs more attention

[imusiciki]

The painting is called Midday by Caspar David Friedrich.

[FiDiTanzer528]

I discovered Finzi during the past year and love everything that I've heard so far. This piece is so lovely. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[imusiciki]

Your welcome Karen!

[fidi08]

he deserves way more attention

[imusiciki]

I agree!

[imusiciki]

Thanks, its very beautiful!

[The30YearOldVirgin]

Sooo beautiful! Almost brings tears to my eyes!

Great choice with the picture too! :)

Thank you!

[imusiciki]

Your welcome dear!

[soccerchilly93]

Finzi was marvellous and did not leave enough of his beautiful music behind.

 I love this piece. Bravo

[megansspark]

Just beautiful... thank you so much!

[imusiciki]

Thank you Megan for your lovely comment!

[pjdonagh]

Finzi didn't leave us nearly enough of his music to enjoy and of that which he did leave far too little has been recorded.

Many thanks then for this rare treat....a great choice and a wonderful performance.

Peter

[imusiciki]

You're welcome Peter dear! You are right, Finzi needs more exposure:)

[Brucelov]

New to G. Finzi, thanks so much. Like his music alot.

[imusiciki]

Your welcome Brucelov!

[Dobrib]

Marvellous!Thanks for uploading.

[imusiciki]

Your welcome Dobrib!

[macciboma]

Musica dolce e sensibile Grazie da Walter.

[imusiciki]

Thank you Walter for listening!

[emilygclarinet]

LOVE this piece.  I love Finzi!

[imusiciki]

Your welcome emilygclarinet! I love this piece very much too:)

[tHEnOOSEsWING]

A stunning work. A very good recording. I was taken by the bass and how it added clarity to the composition and the relative themes. Thank you. Paul.

[imusiciki]

I am very glad you enjoyed it Paul!

[tubelover413]

I really feel at ease when I'm listening to this beautiful music and looking at the wonderful picture. Many thanks, Amy !!!!!

[imusiciki]

Your welcome Teiji!

[rododoro15]

Great romance, and the panting is amazing!

Kisses!

donni

[imusiciki]

Thank you Donni, your videos are always amazing!! *Hugs*

[earthatic]

A Beautiful piece.

[imusiciki]

Your welcome Daniel!

[Neishapour]

Lovely.

[imusiciki]

Thanks for listening!

[ApsisApocynthion]

Everything is beautiful. 5/5

[imusiciki]

I am happy you enjoyed it Gabriel! Haven't heard from you for a very long time:)

[ApsisApocynthion]

Yeah, thats because I got sick of YouTube for a while. But now I'm back, thought I'm really busy and I'm having a hard time uploading anything.