Biography
The Finzi Singers is one of the most exciting choral Groups in Britain. Universally acclaimed by critics all over the world for its ground-breaking recordings for Chandos Records, its wide ranging concerts and broadcasts also set audiences alight wherever they appear
The group was founded in 1987 by Paul Spicer who is widely acknowledged as one of the leading exponents of British Music. His important biography of Herbert Howells, his composition teacher was published in August 1998.
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Under his direction the choir of between 12 and 24 voices has gone on to become renowned for their quality of sound; their vivid, characterful and thoughtful musicianship and the instinctive way in which they communicate with audiences.
Commissioned works and first performances include music by Michael Berkeley, Judith Bingham, John Joubert, David Matthews, Stephen Pratt, Jeremy Dale Roberts, John Tavener, Mark Blatchly, James Wishart and Julian Philips.
- From http://www.paulspicer.com
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