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Gerald Finzi, Pastoral Composer

Michael Collins: Unpacking Finzi's Clarinet Concerto

Season 1, Episode 2 • Special Interest, Music

Type: Classical Musician Interview
Cast: Michael Collins
Location: England
Year: 2012

Michael Collins' presentation on Gerald Finzi's Clarinet Concerto offers an insightful exploration of the composer's emotional depth and technical nuances, enriched by Collins' expertise as a clarinetist and conductor. Finzi’s lyrical, introspective style shines in the concerto. Born in London in 1905, he was a gentle person who died suddenly at the age of 55. Collins highlights Finzi's love of pastoral beauty, his themes of loss and hope blended with nostalgia and joy.

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Classical, Dramatic Solos, Clarinet, English, Educational, Educational Programs for Classical Arts Enthusiasts, Biographies and Interviews with Composers and Musicians
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Michael Collins Composer

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    Type: Classical Musician Interview
    Cast: Michael Collins
    Location: England
    Year: 2012

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