Gerald Finzi
White-Flowering Days op. 37
Mixed Choir
Gerald Finzi
White-Flowering Days op. 37
Mixed Choir
- Instrumentation Mixed Choir
- Edition Choral Score
- Composer Gerald Finzi
- Publisher Boosey & Hawkes
- Order no. BH5402068
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The choral work "White-Flowering Days" (op. 37) by Gerald Finzi is a lyrical composition for four-part mixed choir a cappella. It was written in 1953 as a contribution to the collection "A Garland for the Queen", which was created by ten renowned British composers to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The text is based on a poem by Edmund Blunden.
Musically, the work captivates with Finzi's characteristic, subtle interpretation of the text and his pastoral tonal language, which is deeply rooted in the English tradition. The piece describes the splendor of white blossoming trees in spring with an almost floating lightness and combines these images of nature with a festive, yet restrained elegance. It is considered one of the most perfect examples of Finzi's mastery in creating short, atmospheric choral music.
Musically, the work captivates with Finzi's characteristic, subtle interpretation of the text and his pastoral tonal language, which is deeply rooted in the English tradition. The piece describes the splendor of white blossoming trees in spring with an almost floating lightness and combines these images of nature with a festive, yet restrained elegance. It is considered one of the most perfect examples of Finzi's mastery in creating short, atmospheric choral music.
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