F Gerald Finzi 1901–1956

3 Short Elegies

Op. 5 Mixed Chorus Songs Early 20th century Composed 1926 · published 1936 · 4 min · 3 movements

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1. I Life a right shadow is
2. II This World a hunting is
3. III This life, which seems so fair

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