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'''Gerald'''  Raphael '''Finzi''' (1901-1956) was an [[English]] [[composer]]. He is recognised as a leading exponent of the early to mid twentieth century English pastoral style, despite being of Italian-Jewish parentage – both Sephardic and Askenazim. [[London]] born, he grew up and studied there and elsewhere before, at the age of 32, moving to the country. In 1938 he settling with his artist wife on a farm, converted to suit their divers needs - which included Finzi’s interest in apple growing - in [[Hampshire]].

'''Gerald'''  Raphael '''Finzi''' (1901-1956) was an [[English]] [[composer]]. He is recognised as a leading exponent of the early to mid twentieth century English pastoral style, despite being of Italian-Jewish parentage – both Sephardic and Askenazim. [[London]] born, he grew up and studied there and elsewhere before, at the age of 32, moving to the country. In 1938 he settled with his artist wife on a farm, converted to suit their divers needs - which included Finzi’s interest in apple growing - in [[Hampshire]].

He is known mainly for his songs – practically all to words by English poets. His cycle of [[Shakespeare]] songs; “Let us Garlands Bring” is a particular favourite. His greatest  love, however, was the poetry of [[Thomas Hardy]]. He wrote dozens of settings, with 7 opus numbers, from as early as 1921 right up to his death – he usually had several “on the go” at any one time and a series of his late songs was collected and prepared for publication by his widow and son after he died.

He is known mainly for his songs – practically all to words by English poets. His cycle of [[Shakespeare]] songs; “Let us Garlands Bring” is a particular favourite. His greatest  love, however, was the poetry of [[Thomas Hardy]]. He wrote dozens of settings, with 7 opus numbers, from as early as 1921 right up to his death – he usually had several “on the go” at any one time and a series of his late songs was collected and prepared for publication by his widow and son after he died.