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Finzi Friends 

The Finzi Friends was formed in 1982 to further interest in Gerald Finzi’s life and work and bring together people with similar interests.

​It has always worked in close association with The Finzi Trust but decided in 2001 to become a separate entity, changing the name from Finzi Trust Friends to the Finzi Friends and becoming a charity in its own right. 

In furtherance of these objectives it:
  • Encourages and promotes performances of Finzi’s work and that of other British composers
  • Publishes an annual Journal and occasional Newsletters containing articles relating to Gerald Finzi, reviews of CDs and books, and news regarding forthcoming performances of Finzi’s works
  • Holds occasional workshops and study days
  • Organises a lunch and lecture at the Three Choirs Festival every August
  • Initiated the Weekend of English Song in Ludlow
  • Offers members a comprehensive stock of CDs, books and Finzi-related merchandise at discounted prices
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General Interest

Sites relating to Gerald Finzi:

Bodleian Library, Oxford
Boosey & Hawkes
Resources range from soundclips to composer news, catalogue information and programme notes.
Chandos Records
Many of Finzi's most important works, as well as some of his smaller scale music is available on CD from Chandos Records​

Life of Gerald Finzi

Barbirolli Society
Sir John Barbirolli and the Hallé gave the first performance of Finzi's Cello Concerto in 1955. Barbirolli had also conducted Dies natalis in 1947.

Cancer Research UK: Hodgkin's disease
Finzi died from Hodgkins Disease: a type of lymphoma. Find out about this crippling disease...

Gerald Finzi

A site run by Finzi's family to provide a source of information and a point of contact

Joy Finzi

The artist and poet Joyce Black married Gerald Finzi in 1933. She outlived Gerald by many years and died in 1991.

Newbury Spring Festival

Finzi directed his Newbury String Players in many of his own arrangements and compositions at the Newbury Spring festival.

Reading University

The Finzi Book Room Collection consists of the literature collection of the English composer Gerald Finzi (1901-1956).

St. Andrews University

Finzi's unique collection of eighteen century (largely English) music is housed in the university library.

The Finzi Friends

Details of the Finzi Friends' activities and how to join.
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