On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringA Summer Night on the RiverA Song Before SunriseFull Score. Revised Thomas Beecham (Complete Works Volume 27a)Orchestral material available for rental (Ref. HL286 HL287 & HL76).
Originally published at the behest of Sir Thomas Beecham these newly corrected editions are superb examples of Delius' genius in the chamber music genre. Produced with the assistance of the Delius Trust and currently among the recital options on the Trinity Diploma Syllabus.
The lyrical Air and Dance for strings was written by Delius in 1915. The arrangement here which is for Violin and Piano was made in 1929 by Peter Warlock (Philip Heseltine) who was an admirer and friend of Delius. In this form it was played by Grace Thynne to Delius who considered that the arrangement was well done and that it made 'quite a pretty little piece'.
This exceptional work by Frederick Delius consists of two contrasting movements (one lyrical one dance-like) taken from unaccompanied part songs to be sung on a summer's night on the water. Treat your students to this artful concert setting for string ensemble.
Delius wrote very little solo piano music so these arrangements by two of the most distinguished piano composers of the time will be welcome addition to the repertoire. Scenes from 'Margot la Rouge' and 'Irmelin' effectively recreate the rich atmospheric sound of Delius' music. Contents: Irmelin Act 3 Scene 1 (bars 39-58 from Prelude and 664-704 from Closing Scene) Irmelin Duet and Finale from Act…
Two delightful Delius pieces arranged by Dom Gregory Murray. The Walk To The Paradise Garden is an arrangement of the Intermezzo from Delius' opera A Village Romeo And Juliet and A Song Before Sunrise istaken from a piece originally written for a small orchestra.
Koanga - La Calinda-The Creole Dance La Calinda from Koanga arranged for Cello and Piano by Christopher Palmer. Delius’ romantic third opera Koanga produced a number of interesting pieces infused with sensuality and notable for its nostalgic and folkish languor. Fenby’s orchestral arrangement was a stripped down affair and it is this version that is most performed and recorded and forms …
Four pieces by the great composer carefully jarranged by Robert Threlfall for the solo Piano. The pieces are suitable for the accompalished concert Pianist and include movements from the Florida Suite.
