Gerald Finley - Shostakovich: Six Romances on Verses by English Poets - Scottish Ballade - Suite on Poems by Michelangelo (2014) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. 6 Romances, Op. 62a: I. Sir Walter Raleigh to His Sonne
02. 6 Romances, Op. 62a: II. Oh Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast
03. 6 Romances, Op. 62a: III. Macpherson’s Farewell
04. 6 Romances, Op. 62a: IV. Jenny
05. 6 Romances, Op. 62a: V. Sonnet LXVI
06. 6 Romances, Op. 62a: VI. The King's Campaign
07. Annie Laurie (Arr. D. Shostakovich for Voice & Orchestra)
08. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: I. Verita
09. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: II. Mattina
10. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: III. Amore
11. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: IV. Distacco
12. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: V. Ira
13. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: VI. Dante
14. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: VII. All'esule
15. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: VIII. Creativita
16. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: IX. Notte
17. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: X. Morte
18. Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145a: XI. Immortalita


Canadian baritone Gerald Finley is one of the leading singers and dramatic interpreters of his generation. This is his debut recording with Ondine, already having many award-winning performances. In recital, Finley regularly works with Julius Drake and has performed cycles by Barber, Britten, Ives, Ravel and Schumann.

Thomas Sanderling enjoys a close relationship with the Shostakovich family and still works in close collaboration with Irina Shostakovich. It was Irina who provided the manuscript for the orchestral version of the Romances on Verses by British Poets, and expressly wished Sanderling to make the first ever recording of this version.

Gerald Finley, baritone
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Thomas Sanderling, conductor

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