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Composer of the Week: FrederickDelius

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(1862-1934). 1: American Sojourn
This week Donald Macleodjourneys to countries that played a part in the life and music of Frederick Delius , beginning today with America. Delius spent two years there as a young man, where, forthe most part, he ostensibly oversaw an orange plantation in Florida. However, he was more preoccupied with the sights and sounds around him and with composingforthe first time.
Polka: Zum Carnival Eric Parkin (piano) Appalachia (ed Thomas Beecham )
Daniel Washington (baritone), Welsh
National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Charles Mackerras
Koanga (Act 3, excerpt) Eugene Homes (baritone), Claudia Lindsey (soprano), London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Charles Groves

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeodjourneys
Unknown:
Frederick Delius
Piano:
Eric Parkin
Unknown:
Thomas Beecham
Baritone:
Daniel Washington
Conductor:
Charles MacKerras
Baritone:
Claudia Lindsey
Conductor:
Charles Groves
Source: Radio Times

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