• Gerald Finley writes: “It is with great sense of pride that this
disc becomes the 25th release of the Wigmore Live series, in a
musical partnership I have enjoyed for many years with Julius
Drake. Performing at the Wigmore is always a highlight of any
career. The others in the series are distinguished performers I
have admired for years and the performances are wonderful.
The audiences at the Wigmore are always welcoming and
knowledgeable, and this atmosphere is captured perfectly.
Already a fine catalogue, I hope the Wigmore Live series
continues its honour roll”
• Critically praised for his performances both on stage and in
concert, this recital of American and Russian song by Gerald
Finley offers listeners the rare opportunity to hear one of
today’s most in-demand baritones within the beautiful,
intimate setting of the Wigmore Hall.
• After a recital at Carnegie Hall in March, 2007, Finley was
praised by New York Times critic Bernard Holland as having a
"bass-baritone of easy luxury" and that his "sensibilities begin
with the pre-eminence of words."
• His recording of Stanford's Songs of the Sea and Songs of the
Fleet with Richard Hickox and the BBC NOW for Chandos
received the Editor's Choice Award at the 2006 Classic FM
Gramophone Awards.
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