{"product_id":"1223413","title":"Quink Vocal Ensemble - Vaughan Williams \/ Finzi: Songs And Elegies [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis album of songs and elegies by Vaughan-Williams and Finzi is performed by the highly-regarded vocal ensemble Quink. Featured works include Finzi\\u2019s Three Short Elegies, and Seven Poems of Robert Bridges.   \\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eSince its debut in 1978, the Dutch vocal ensemble Quink has risen to the top of its field and is invited to perform on prestigious concert series around the world. These five professional singers have developed a unique sound which allows them to illustrate with style and expressiveness the great variety of a cappella music. Quink's repertoire varies widely and consists of a cappella music from the Renaissance and Baroque eras, as well as works by Romantic composers. The ensemble often performs folk song and close harmony arrangements and it concludes its performances with lighter arrangements. Quink has introduced many new works both of established and modern masters. A number of contemporary Dutch, German and American compositions have been dedicated to Quink. This particular release, a reissue of a CD from 1993, is now being made available through the group\\u2019s current record label Challenge Classics.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe collection of songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams featured here are representative of the composer\\u2019s fascination with English folk music, and his belief that it was one of the strongest roots of English musical culture. The composer Gerald Finzi was a friend and great admirer of Vaughan Williams and his music was greatly influenced by him. Finzi was pre-eminently a composer of songs, and his character is clearly seen in his compositions, at times energetic and forceful, at other times gentle and reflective.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Marjon Strijk (soprano), Elsbeth Gerritsen (alto), Harry van Berne (tenor), Kees Jan de Koning (bass)\u003cp\u003eVaughan Williams: Come away, death\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRing out your bells\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLove is a sickness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unquiet grave\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeart\\u2019s Music\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinden Lea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFain would I change that note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlister Mc. Alpines lament\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilence and music\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinzi: Three short Elegies - Life a right shadow is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis world a hunting is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis life which seems so fair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven poems of Robert Bridges: I praise the tender flower\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have loved flowers that fade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy spirit sang all day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear and gentle stream!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNightingales\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaste on, my joys!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWherefore to-night so full of care\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55073213055361,"sku":"1223413","price":16.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/41Z2bPTdi8L._SL1500.jpg?v=1765449675","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1223413","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}