Discover how Gerald Finzi’s formative years in Harrogate shaped his life and his music for years to come…

Gerald Finzi was born in London in 1901, and moved to Harrogate with his mother after the outbreak of the First World War; In the seven years he lived in Harrogate, his experiences paved the way for the development of his unique musical voice. Join us for two concerts in the Harrogate Wesley Chapel with Finzi’s music front and centre, from music composed during his youth in Harrogate to his very final work, completed a month before his death in 1956.

Saturday 30th November

Grace Oliver Soprano

Isaac Onyirioha Piano

Finzi: Oh Fair To See Op. 13a

Elgar: Seven Lieder IEE 124

Finzi: Till Earth Outwears Op. 19a

Haydn: On Mighty Pens from The Creation

Sunday 1st December

Alex Cho Piano

Victoria Churcher Clarinet

William Rolt Violin

Finzi: Five Bagatelles Op.23

Beethoven: Bagatelles Op.126 Nos. 1&6, WoO 59

Finzi: Elegy Op.22

Chopin: Prelude Op.28 No.20 "Funeral March"

Finzi: Introit Op.6

Chopin: Preludes Op.28 Nos. 4&15, Nocturne Op.27 No.2