This dark, introspective piece is underpinned by Finzi's characteristic musical warmth, and is a world-premiere recording of a new arrangement of the composer's famous work.
2 July 1776: The American Continental #Congress adopts a resolution breaking with Great Britain. A formal Declaration of #Independence is approved on July 4, Independence Day. #History#HistoryMatters#OTD#ad https://t.co/DhTUwPEsCs
Hans Werner Henze b otd 100 years ago! A fascinating and important figure, crucial to the music of his time. Tom Service: "Essential freedom of the spirit is something that Henze's music yearns for and realises as completely as the work any other 20th or 21st century composer."
#NowSpinningtwo remarkable discs of American music with Leonard Slatkin. His RCA back catalogue is remarkable and the collection of American works in a single box should not be overlooked.