Frederick Delius -Two Songs to be Sung on the Water & Midsummer Song (1917)

Frederick Theodore Albert Delius, CH (29 January 1862 - 10 June 1934), originally Fritz Delius, was an English composer. Born in Bradford in the north of England to a prosperous mercantile family, he resisted attempts to recruit him to commerce. He was sent to Florida in the United States in 1884 to manage an orange plantation. He soon neglected his managerial duties and in 1886 returned to Europe.
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Two Songs to be Sung on the Water (1917) & Midsummer Song (1908)
Dedication: Kennedy Scott and the Oriana Choir
BBC Singers

[@jockmoron]

You only have to listen to a bar or two of Delius's music, whether orchestral or choral, to know the composer. A bit like Sibelius. Such a strong individuality throughout his composing career, a unique voice, and so lovely. We are fortunate to have this music to freshen our aural palette.

[@ChoiroftheEarth]

We are learning this wonderful piece for our Summer School this year. Can't wait.

[@ericdevaughn5941]

The first time I heard Delius music was 1974 when I heard Florida Suite. I was hooked. Still am. A shame about his wretched health at end of his life. So unique. Thankfully he followed his own path. His concept of Harmony is distinct. A simpler time. I've loved his music for 50 years now. That's dating me.

[@harryandruschak2843]

*BEAUTIFUL!* as is most of Delius.

[@harryandruschak2843]

Came back for a second listen on 12 November 2017

[@themoonfleesthroughclouds]

Delius' genius never fails to amaze me.

[@qalaphyll]

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[@themoonfleesthroughclouds]

@@qalaphyll hi

[@webrarian]

Fascinating to see what it going on underneath all those shifting colours.

[@barrydavis987]

A first-class upload. Many thanks.

[@cerval41]

So beautiful music

[@claudiaocampoj]

Sublime!!!

[@marialemming8135]

Beautiful and calming!!

[@Poeme340]

Could he see the next world-or is he showing us the other world lying just beside us that we cannot or will not see?

[@delightschwartz2155]

I believe that Delius had something extrasensory going on when he wrote, perhaps he saw color in notes and chords..

[@edisonchan2748]

I believe such condition is called synesthesia. Some composers also claim to have such condition.

[@MrGer2295]

Beautiful ! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017 !

[@andrewbevan4662]

What are the comma like symbols for?

[@IanCarter-qf4zs]

It stands for a breath!