Delius: Brigg Fair; Song of Summer; In a Summer Garden; Eventyr

1. Brigg Fair (An English Rhapsody), for orchestra, RT vi/16
Composed by Frederick Delius
Performed by Halle Orchestra Conducted by Vernon Handley

2. In a Summer Garden, rhapsody for orchestra, RT vi/17
Composed by Frederick Delius
Performed by Halle Orchestra Conducted by Vernon Handley

3. Eventyr (Once upon a Time), ballad for orchestra, RT vi/23
Composed by Frederick Delius
Performed by Halle Orchestra Conducted by Vernon Handley

4. A Song of Summer, for orchestra, RT vi/26
Composed by Frederick Delius
Performed by Halle Orchestra Conducted by Vernon Handley

Delius: Brigg Fair; Song of Summer; In a Summer Garden; Eventyr,Frederick Delius,Vernon Handley,Hallé Orchestra,Classics for Pleasur,Classical,Orchestral,Romantic Orchestral Music,Romantic Rhapsody for Orchestra

Average customer rating: Superb Music

In a Summer Garden: The Music of Delius Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Delius, Frederick | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Delius: Orchestral Works Delius: Florida Suite RTvi/1; Pieces RTvi/19 Delius: Paris, the Song of a Great City; Double Concerto; Cello Concerto Frederick Delius: Orchestral Works Delalande - Te Deum /Gens * Piau * Steyer * Fouchecourt * Piolino * Correas * Les Arts Florissants * Christie ASIN: B0000647HU Release Date: 2004-03-02

Tracks:

1. Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody: Introduction (Slow. Pastoral)
2. Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody: I. Theme & Variations 1-6 -
3. Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody: II. Interlude (Slow And Very Quietly)
4. Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody: III. Variations 7-12
5. Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody: IV. Variations 13-17 -
6. Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody: Coda (Very Quietly)
7. In A Summer Garden
8. Eventyr (Once Upon A Time)
9. A Song Of Summer
10. Summer Night On The River - London Philharmonic Orchestra
11. A Song Before Sunrise - London Philharmonic Orchestra
12. A Village Romeo And Juliet: The Walk To The Paradise Garden - London Philharmonic Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Superb Music.......2005-03-20

This Classics For Pleasure CD is a new release of older material from two previous albums. Unlike previous releases this contains nearly 80 minutes of music so it is excellent value.

Delius is often described as a British composer, which is slightly inaccurate. He had German parents, he lived in the United States, travelled to France and Germany as well as other parts of Europe before settling in France. He was in many ways an International Composer. His music may seem curiously eclectic. Think of Debussy with a bit of a Grieg melody and Wagnerian drama thrown in. Yet his music seems all the more distinctive because of it.

Vernon Handley's interpretation of these pieces have often been regarded as a bit too emotional, much like other British Conductors like Barbarolli and Beecham who recordings are yardsticks which others are measured. Yet Brigg Fair has an incredible lyricism and the rare Eventyr combines the Debussian impressionism with drama. The use of percussion and the shouting voices, presumably from the orchestra itself, in the hands of Handley come across so vividly. This piece alone with Handley's direction brought Delius to my attention. I now enjoy Delius' music more than I do say Elgar, Holst and Vaughan Williams.

This is a great introduction to Delius' music and can be recommended with enthusiasm.

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Delius: Brigg Fair; Song of Summer; In a Summer Garden; Eventyr Manufacturer: Classics for Pleasur ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Delius, Frederick | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003X4P Release Date: 1993-08-20

Tracks:

1. Brigg Fair: An English Rhap
2. In A Summer Garden
3. Eventyr (Once Upon A Time)
4. A Song Of Summer

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Beecham Conducts Delius (Box Set) Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Delius, Frederick | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007DWLY Release Date: 2003-03-18

Track Listings:

1. Delius Orchestral Works
2. Dimiter Christoff: The Piano Music, Vol. 1 - Chaconne (1984); Sonata No. 1 (1962); Sonata No. 2 (1974); Sonata No. 3 (1974); Sonata No. 4 (1974); Sonata No. 5 (1992)
3. Dvorak: Legends - Nos. 1 - 10 (Op. 59), Romance - Nocturne (Op. 40)
4. Early One Morning: Folksongs Arranged By Britten
5. Elgar: "Enigma Variations"/Introduction & Allegro fro Strings
6. Elgar: Symphony No 02
7. Elgar: Violin Sonata In E Minor, Op.82/Violin Concerto In B Minor, Op.61
8. Encores You Love
9. Everlasting Love
10. Extase

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Ashton Gardner & Dyke [Import]

Frank Martin: Suite from Der Sturm/Maria-Triptychon/Sechs Monologe aus Jedermann

Blues Twinpack [Import]

Art Forum

Fatlip Showbox

Honk Your Horn [CD-single]

Counting Games And Rhythms For The Little Ones

Great Dance & Ballet Classics/Various

Gospel Gold

Everlasting Love [CD-single] [Import]

Everything's Alright Forever

El Alegre Canto de los Pajaros Tristes [Import]

Dooms Night [CD-single] [Import]

Hyacinthe Jadin: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1-3

I'm Your Man