Composer of the Week - Frederick Delius
Donald Macleod charts the life and music of Frederick Delius whose uncompromising artistic vision was matched only by the tragedy of his final years of illness
Composer of the Week - Frederick Delius - Delius and Beecham
Donald Macleod charts the influence of Delius's greatest champion as interpreter, editor and impresario - the conductor Thomas Beecham.
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Composer of the Week - Frederick Delius - Delius and Fenby
Donald Macleod charts Delius's last years, when illness would have ended his work but for the help from his assistant Eric Fenby.
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Composer of the Week - Frederick Delius - Delius and Grainger
Donald Macleod charts the collaboration between Delius and the eccentric and ebullient composer Percy Grainger who, in spite of their contrasting characters, formed a close bond.
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Composer of the Week - Frederick Delius - Delius and Grieg
Donald Macleod considers Delius's friendship with Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and the role of 16-year-old Peter Warlock in his career.
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Composer of the Week - Frederick Delius - Of Everywhere, of Nowhere
Donald Macleod explores Delius's early compositional influences, from the sounds of Florida orange groves to the Paris cafe culture of the 1890s.
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