Finzi Anniversary Gala 2026: Matine Chamber Recital

Robert Plane (clarinet)
Nick Pritchard (tenor)
Iain Burnside (piano)
Ian Tindale (piano)
Performers from Sinfonia Smith SquareJoin us for a special anniversary gala celebrating the life and music ofGerald Finzi, marking the 125th anniversary of his birth and the 70th anniversary of his death. Presented in association with the Finzi Trust, this day brings together some of Britain's leading musicians to explore the breadth and distinctive character of one of England's most cherished composers.The matine recital features a selection of Finzi's chamber music alongside songs that span the familiar and the newly discovered. Nick Pritchard and Ian Tindale perform works drawn from their new Finzi recording, released the same month, including songs receiving their first public performances. Chamber works for clarinet, piano and strings complete a programme that reflects Finzi's lyrical voice, warmth and deep affinity with English poetry and landscape.ProgrammeGerald Finzi (19011956)Prelude for Strings, Op. 25
Interlude for Oboe and String Quartet, Op. 21
Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 23
Eclogue for Piano and Strings, Op. 10
Selected Songs for Tenor and Piano