Finzi's philosophical outlook and art were shaped by the idea of an artist building a lasting 'reef' out of the 'transitory world around him'.
Composer Biography
Finzi was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, a fatal form of leukemia, at age 50, but kept his condition secret from most.
Composer Biography
Gerald Finzi, a British composer, experienced significant early losses, including his father, three brothers, and a beloved teacher by age 18.
Critical Reception
The restrained nature of Finzi's music and his distance from the mainstream prevented him from achieving the same acclaim as contemporaries like William Walton.
Performer Biography
James Campbell, the clarinetist on this album, received Canada's highest honor, the Order of Canada, in 1997 for over 25 years of performing.
Composer Biography
Finzi cultivated an orchard, preserving several rare species of apple, demonstrating his characteristic care and patience.
Composer Biography
Finzi, disliking urban life, resettled in rural Hampshire with his wife, artist Joyce Black, where he composed his finest music.
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