Gerald Finzi, Pastoral Composer
Michael Collins: Unpacking Finzi's Clarinet Concerto
Season 1, Episode 2
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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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Michael Collins Discusses the Music o...
Type: Classical Musician Interview
Cast: Michael Collins
Location: England
Year: 2012Michael Collins, the esteemed British clarinetist and conductor, offers a profound exploration of Gerald Finzi's music, drawing from his extensive experience with the Clarinet Concerto. Through his insightful p...