To bring together some of the best video features relating to the composer 'Frederick Delius' his musical contemporaries and amanuensis 'Eric Fenby'. Also to further promote the music of Delius and the unique place held in the history of music by the amazing Delius and Fenby collaboration.....
Absolutely marvellous documentary about a true 'force of nature'. Because of the darker elements of his character, I don't think a film about Grainger could be made in today's climate. You can certainly see it was made in the eighties by the fine mullet the Rattler was sporting.
Thank you for the upload, I've loved the North Country Scetches, the Florida Suite etc. for decades. One of the popular streaming platforms (spot i fy) was my source to further explore Delius' works during the last years. I too very much appreciate your photos, they compliment the music so well. Greatings from a German villager to all of you aficionados!
Благодарю драгоценный канал за чудесную музыку и коммертарии.Здесь тааая прекрасная переписка.Теперь я знаю,как буду писать своему далекому другу.Благодарю Вас.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello, I'd thought youd enjoy hearing my experience with delius. I've been aware of him for some time, trying a couple miscellanous pieces but not impressed. But last month i tried the mass of life, and song of the high hills with beecham and was hooked! I enjoy his sense of melody.
I discovered Delius more then 40 years ago via a radio program in my country with the title "Portrait of an unknown composer". I immediately loved his music and still do. This performance with Sir Charles Mackerras is outstanding and the sound quality is magnificent. Thank you !
Similar for me. Heard Delius' music on a "classical" radio station several decades ago. They played the North Country Scetches and I was drawn in immediately. Different, but also very scenic is Ma Mère l'Oye by Ravel. You all probably know it, but I thought I'd mention it, just in case...
Yes, the work is a masterpiece. I hope you don't mind, but there is something in the description to the video that needs to be corrected. It is stated that the poet and novelist Ernest Dowson is American. Ernest Dowson was, in fact, English. (Maybe you were thinking of Walt Whitman?)
So during the music wars of the late1960s and early70s the classic music haters thought they could replace their music for ours? It didn't work thank God melodious meditational classics survive today!!!
Anyone who has studied history knows electric music couldn't exist because in Delius time there wasn't electricity for modern rock or hard music to exist besides hard music doesn't have the melody that soft classical has to blend in with nature for quiet meditation!
Anyone who has studied history knows electric music couldn't exist because in Delius time there wasn't electricity for modern rock or hard music to exist besides hard music doesn't have the melody that soft classical has to blend in with nature for quiet meditation!
There is an ad blocker for youtube that I use. It saves my sanity! I recommend!! I am using Firefox browser but I am sure all browsers have it as an option. Mine is free!!
Wonderful film. I grew up not far from where Delius is buried. Always a favourite composer of my mum's, I never really clicked with his music, which may have been an unconscious rebellion against my parent's tastes! But recently I've started to be drawn in, with Evenytr and North Country Sketches completely winning me over.
These rebellious generational barriers become neutralized eventually with the most surprising result. So glad .you have discovered a musical homecoming.
Thank you for sharing this poignant tribute to Delius from Fenby. It adds to the understanding of this unique relationship whereby the two have become entwined.
I've also had that comment about Delius' music.. I've no idea where its supposed to go, but it sounds like the most totally 'there' where it should be music I've ever heard.
