Gerald Finzi : Five Bagatelles. Eric Ravilious : Pictures.

[@tomherman2144]

The duo of the Finzi's bagatelles and the Ravilious pictures is an inspired combination. They both evoke something elusive--a feeling of sights, sounds and emotions that are at once so intensely personal, familiar--as if they were part of oneself--and yet far away, locked in a pristine past whose presence is yet still vivid and living--perhaps like childhood memories that are very dear and poignant. Impossible to describe; utterly beautiful. The performance is stunning.

[@paulhunt9961]

You write beautifully.

[@greatone777j]

I find these Bagatelles so compellingly reminiscent of my years in England. The country-side literally flows before you. My oldest son played Carol at the funeral of my then youngest son. Very moving. This recording is so elegantly played and sensitively understood. Finzi was a remarkably intuitive and unpretentious composer. Delightful. Thank you.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video. The piece obviously holds poignant memories for you.

[@pauldunn4437]

Brotherly love. Sleep softly.

[@paulschlitz5256]

The carol is the perfect sound embodiment of Christmas morning to me. In early 2004 I made a deal with a clarinetist. If she would play the Finzi Carol ( which I accompanied) at our churches Christmas service in Baltimore, I would accompany her at her wedding a month later in Iowa.

[@h54h52]

So beautiful. Shades of some old English folk songs in the Prelude.. and then in the Romance section it's rather like a warm lazy late Summer's afternoon in the garden with a book. Insects buzzing, blue sky mind wandering... finishing with an urgent call from the house!!

[@susantheobald6926]

Finding these lovely images and piano pieces unexpectedly…..thank you……

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ivancamilli8884]

This is just AWESOME!!! What a combination! Finzi music and Ravilious paintings! Thank you!

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it Ivan.

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

So elegante, charming, reflective, ethereal et quintessentially melodic.There is passion, drama and emotion in Mr. Finzi's music. The accompanying art painted by Mr. Ravilious is breathtaking. Thank you Mr. Harris.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

[@craffte]

Still in my list of top 100 all time classical faves.

[@Chrispy1976]

Finzi & Ravilious. The perfect combination. Thank you for putting this together, it brings much joy.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it Chris.

[@pauldunn4437]

Perfect combination. Superbly done as always David, many thanks from us all.

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@brucewalter7287]

Such a pleasure to listen to - and such a feast of rare Ravilious. A wonderful combination, David!

[@davidharris2844]

My favourite composer and one of my favourite artists Bruce. You can't go wrong really.

[@naomis6832]

0:06 prelude I 3:40 Romance II 8:15 Carol III 10:15 Forlana IV 12:51 Fughetta V

[@antonellasaglio5725]

Thanks

[@merxeddie6474]

One of the many serendipitous moments on KZbin,find the Finzi and get these unknown to me ,wonderful illustrations of the English countryside,in this spare joyful stile which captures its essence.Thanks!

[@davidharris2844]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ravilious' stuff does seem to suit the mood of the music.

[@bernardoramirez6062]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful music!!!, Recently I've been a little sad but I'm glad I'm alive so I can hear Finzi's music, these pieces are just as beautiful as his Eclogue, and the art suits the music perfectly

[@davidharris2844]

Sorry to hear you've been feeling a bit low recently Bernardo. Life can be difficult sometimes, but music and art do have the power to remind us of its beauty. And I find nature a great tonic, I never feel the worse for getting out in the countryside.

[@bernardoramirez6062]

@@davidharris2844 Thanks for your kind words, I really apreciate it and hope you will continue with the good work, sharing the beauty is the most noble cause, congrats!!!

[@johnsharp8632]

Lovely music and art works. Finzi's is always a joy. Eric Ravilious was sadly lost at sea near Iceland while undertaking his war artist duties. He was just 39. He lived for a time in Castle Hedingham, Essex and some of the village scenes shown here resemble parts of that village.

[@bettewoodland1157]

Ravilious' illustrations are a perfect complement to the angular sweetness of Finzi's music; reflective, wistful almost- a way of looking back that feels free of sentimentality. Have never heard the bagatelles performed with such clarity of tone and phrasing as here; the line never goes slack or falters. A truly marvellous recording. Thanks so much.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleased you enjoyed it Bette. And I love your phrase "angular sweetness". I know quite a few of the scenes depicted in Ravilious' pictures very well, having grown up in the area. He really is at one with the essence of the place.

[@gmdavies6758]

Love this piece, and the artwork somehow fits perfectly. Great stuff

[@auntievax8728]

Beautiful. And wonderful artwork.

[@SuperTramp-pr7zs]

Beautiful. 😊❤

[@spmoran4703]

How lovely the music and the paintings are

[@or221-t9g]

Amazing! Thx so much for posting! Loved this piece, especially the second and third movements!

[@davidharris2844]

Very pleased you enjoyed it Nayantara.

[@malena3669]

Picturesque place! pleasant melody 🎶 And playing with FINZI always gives the best!! cool landscape!..Mr.Harris thank you very much!☆♡

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure.

[@Michajeru]

This music, for some inexplicable reason, takes me back to my most loved childhood memories. I grew up in wartime Australia and was raised by my grandmother as both my parents were serving in the defence forces. She was a wonderful pianist.

[@johnmorgan5495]

Thank you David , All of that was wonderful.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it John.

[@MichaelConwayBaker]

What lovely pieces! Beautifully played by both the Clarinet and the piano. Thanks for posting.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed them Michael.

[@BarbaraNitsche]

YES 🦋perfect for a beautiful Sunday in July 🌞I did enjoy 🌞 THANK YOU DAVID 💐

[@davidharris2844]

It's a beautiful Sunday here as well Barbara; I've just been for a nice walk through the woods and fields. Best wishes.

[@BarbaraNitsche]

@@davidharris2844 YES , walking on the sunny side is so nice . New week New joy With best wishes from Berlin

[@elizabethplane9868]

Wow. Lovely. ❤️

[@Mark_Dyer1]

Thank you for this wonderful post, David: and for the gorgeous Ravillious pictures.

[@davidharris2844]

It's a pleasure, I'm very pleased you enjoyed it Mark.

[@mobyt.3900]

so lovely, a nice collection of moods and sublime themes. thank you!

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

[@andrewprawat8199]

I played this in high school and thought it was super easy. I'm playing it again in college now, and all of a sudden it's really challenging. Funny how that works.

[@1233-p5f]

Yes!! When I was younger I always judged the difficulty of a piece by technicality...rude awakening when I started uni.

[@carlclayton2190]

Possibly the concern for perfection makes it that more difficult now you’re older; whereas, maybe it wasn’t considered when you were younger.

[@or221-t9g]

Maybe your older, more mature mind sees the piece differently, more about the musicality and emotion and less about fast fingers. That definitely has happened to me! :)

[@angelafield2090]

Same. Thats because its simple if you just play through it but to make it really brilliant its hard!

[@WilliamAndScout]

Beautiful too. Grazie for this Channel.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoy it William and, of course, Scout.

[@hedgemist691]

Thank you for this. The artwork is enchanting too.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

[@andynew2]

Lovely playing from Michael Collins

[@fastidioussloth6013]

Lovely juxtaposition of beautiful music & watercolours.

[@yvonnemillman976]

A lovely introduction to Finzi- recommended by my teacher. As Bette so rightly says- its a healthy way of looking back. And beautifully played. Many thanks Yvonne

[@davidharris2844]

Very pleased you enjoyed your introduction to Finzi, Yvonne. I wish you joy as, hopefully, you discover more of his beautiful and moving music.

[@andrewpetersen5272]

What would be an unhealthy way of looking back?

[@michaelking1579]

What a delightful production.

[@spmoran4703]

This video has great genius in it.

[@bardicacademic]

An excellent montage - the music and art go so well together, each ennobling the other to even higher sublimity.

[@fernandocriollo6615]

Beautiful 😍🎶

[@alanhodge984]

first time hearing this composer.....marvelous...dreamy...i am interested in RAF WWII history so the artwork added much

[@elijahfry]

love the second movement - i play it for leisure on both instruments & love to really build the dynamic at the middle rather than follow the prescribed dynamics

[@lecomtejulien8331]

Thank you. I'm playing the Forlana (#4). Small concert in my music school this saturday with this piece. Very delicate, and a touch of eastern Europe music. Best regards from France.

[@davidharris2844]

Hope all goes well with the concert Julien. Best wishes.

[@lecomtejulien8331]

@@davidharris2844 thanks !

[@lecomtejulien8331]

@@davidharris2844 It was fine ! :)

[@davidharris2844]

Good. Hope you enjoyed it as well. I imagine it must be a joy to play the Forlana, it has such a lilting quality about it.

[@parthoroy9141]

Very cool! The Forlana movement reminds me of the same from Maurice Ravel's "Le Tombeau de Couperin"

[@kauserahmed3201]

How very evocative and beautiful. Thank you.

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

[@diogenesagogo]

I love these minor works by English composers. Unpretentious & beautiful. Ravilious was one of the Great Bardfield painters. I think I recognise some of the locations.

[@MrCALIWAG]

Thanks for putting that together...excellent

[@davidharris2844]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

[@lynriddett767]

Thank you for such a well curated presentation - it is wonderfull!

[@davidharris2844]

Very pleased you enjoyed it Lyn. A wonderful composer and a wonderful artist - you can't go wrong really.

[@clarinetgod3037]

This is awesome!

[@germanquintero10121946]

MARAVILLOSO SIEMPRE

[@amarpreetsingh7066]

Indeed..yes...awfully good

[@diegogilona8332]

Amazing!

[@dmc7088]

beautiful 😌

[@andynew2]

The 2nd one is my particular favourite. They are all great though.

[@jeffreygajda9118]

Playing the prelude and movement IV for jury this winter

[@baroqueman1]

Maybe it's a matter of individual perception, but some of Finzi's more intimate music does not lend itself to a concert situation. It touches our innermost self at a very personal level, which cannot be shared except among kindred, understanding spirits. The wonderful paintings here also parallel the introspective aspects of forgotten dreams and memories, bringing them to the surface.

[@juanguerra3472]

Ravilious: simplicity + imagination 💥💥💥💥

[@permanentkick]

perfect for a fall day

[@hedgemist691]

Forlana - my favourite.

[@evanclarke3772]

Damn🔥

[@FunTime-cb2cm]

12:50

[@germanquintero10121946]

EXQUISITA MÚSICA

[@elizabethplane9868]

Love this. Are there any exhibitions on ?

[@elizabethplane9868]

Would it be likely that a Eric Ravilious exhibition might happen in London? Winchester is a bit far. Thank you.

[@davidharris2844]

I'm afraid I can't help you Elizabeth, I live in the north east and don't really know what's going on in London. I should think it's quite possible though, although perhaps more likely that an exhibition would be held somewhere in Sussex, the county where he grew up.

[@elizabethplane9868]

@@davidharris2844 thank you. I’ll keep a look out. He’s so good, am sure one will come along again. The Tate and Dulwich Gallery have shown him.

[@tonylaycock]

The Towner Museum & Art Gallery in Eastbourne has an extensive collection

[@BalbirSingh-gr2qk]

Simple and sober 👍

[@vickic5974]

what grade is this piece for solo and ensemble

[@twelchees]

assuming you're a high schooler in Texas, it's a 1. You have to play two movements, one of which has to be 1 or 5

[@quinoa8074]

In my state, It's a class A

[@diegogilona8332]

Amazing

[@andrewprawat8199]

@@twelchees in indiana, only 1 and 3 are on the list

[@hudsoncampos5976]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@rogerhudson9732]

Ravilious? At 4.12 it's sad to see the floatplanes that killed him.

[@charlesrae3793]

What an apposite pairing of Finzi and Ravilious, both archetypically English.

[@Tamadehenzhan]

Alles bestens

[@davidharris2844]

Und zu Ihnen.

[@maxlinder5262]

NOT pictures ... Paintings........

[@rachelbarlow9382]

NOT Painting's ... Paintings

[@maxlinder5262]

​@@rachelbarlow9382 fixed ....😮

[@SimonGardiner-bj3pq]

Ravilious studied under Nash. He had a good sense of line because he was first a woodblock carving artist. Some of his woodcuts were far better than thes paintings! You should see Nash before praising this artist too much.

[@les3jedis]

Un bon film muet du parcourt de vie de en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Ravilious joliment sonorisé ... Ou est-ce l' inverse ? ... fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Finzi NB: Tout dépend ce que l' on recherche parfois : Musique et image, Image et musique. ... Musique .... Image ... Je suis bien tombé! après Buster Keaton et son Amérique tonitruante...la "tranquillité" de notre perfide Albion. (La locomotive est bien là!)

[@AMETLER]

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[@MrDaiseymay]

I'm not here for the music--not my style. I have a large format colour plate book ,of Ravilious' work. I've always loved modern illustrative Art; it must be extremely difficult to cut a completely new path , and be successful too. Even more-so today. BUT--Eric Ravilious is uniquely talented., and his work, instantly recogniseable