Let us garlands bring, Op 18

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Written between 1938 and 40 and premiered 2 years later, 'Let us garlands bring' should be considered amongst Finzi’s very best work. He conveys a wide variety of emotions from apprehension and anxiety (Come away, Death) to hope (O mistress mine) and joy (it was a lover…) in the 5 Shakespeare settings he chose. The most profound is Fear no more… an elegy on the passing of time. Composer: Gerald Finzi Performer: Ashley Riches (Baritone) Performer: Simon Lepper (Lepper) Recording date: 18 July 2018 Date of broadcast: 21 August 2018