Gerald Finzi

Gerald Raphael Finzi (July 14, 1901 – September 27, 1956) was a British composer, whose popularity has increased considerably in the years since his death.

Born in London, son of an Italian Jewish father and a Germa

Gerald Raphael Finzi (July 14, 1901 – September 27, 1956) was a British composer, whose popularity has increased considerably in the years since his death.

Born in London, son of an Italian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother, Finzi was to belie his heritage by becoming one of the most characteristically "English" composers of his generation. Despite being an agnostic, he wrote some inspired and imposing Christian choral music.