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Composer of the Week

Frederick Delius (1862-1934)

Episode 1: Delius and His Fight for Freedom

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod traces Delius's struggle to persuade his father to let him leave home for Florida. Show more

Composer of the Week

Frederick Delius (1862-1934)

Episode 2: Delius, Grieg, and a Bottle of Akvavit

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Pa Delius eventually agrees to fund young Fritz in his musical studies. Donald Macleod discusses the life and music of Frederick Delius. Show more

Composer of the Week

Frederick Delius (1862-1934)

Episode 4: Delius Settles Down at Grez-sur-Loing

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on Delius's complex relationship with his wife, Jelka. Show more

Composer of the Week

Frederick Delius (1862-1934)

Episode 5: Delius and Eric Fenby

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on some of Delius's final works, some of which were completed with the help of fellow composer Eric Fenby. Show more