Delius: Orchestral Works

Delius: Orchestral Works

Delius: Orchestral Works
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Composer: Frederick Delius
Conductor: Charles Mackerras
Orchestra: Welsh National Opera Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-05-11
Music Label: Decca
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Brigg Fair
  2. In A Summer Garden
  3. The Walk To The Paradise Garden - (A Village Romeo And Juliet)
  4. North Country Sketches: I. Autumn
  5. North Country Sketches: II. Winter Landscape
  6. North Country Sketches: III. Dance
  7. North Country Sketches: IV. The March Of Spring
Music CD 2
  1. Florida Suite: I. Daybreak
  2. Florida Suite: II. By The River
  3. Florida Suite: III. Sunset
  4. Florida Suite: IV. At Night
  5. Two Aquarelles (arr. Fenby): I. Lento, ma non troppo
  6. Two Aquarelles (arr. Fenby): II. Gaily, But Not Quick
  7. On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring
  8. Summer Night On The River
  9. Dance Rhapsody No.2
  10. Dance Rhapsody No.1

Music reviews of Delius: Orchestral Works

Music Review: A Very Fine Collection Of Delius' Orchestral Music
Rating: 5 Stars

Sir Charles Mackerras understands Delius really well having recorded for the Classics For Pleasure (EMI) label with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and he also recorded some very early recordings of Delius on Decca, but this particular set with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra is, in my honest opinion, some of the best Delius ever recorded.

Mackerras, who is one of the finest conductors of his generation, does a fine job interpreting, navigating, and controlling this often very difficult music. There are many criticisms given to Delius' music such as meandering, not well defined, lacking rhythmic propulsion, etc. My viewpoint is 1. people who criticize someone like Delius hasn't really given him a chance and 2. doesn't really understand him to begin with. If you listen to Delius with pre-conceived notions, then you'll miss the point. You must listen with an open mind to appreciate him and his music must be listened to on its own terms.

Delius is a composer not many people discuss for some odd reason, but if you are familiar with classical music, then you're going to come to this review at some point. If you're at all curious in him, then you must realize he composed simply beautiful music. It is textural, atmospheric, lush, but under it's surface lies a whole world of exploring and provocative sensuality. When you hear a piece like "In A Summer Garden" you're first reaction may be "this is lovely, but..." You have to keep listening to fully appreciate him, though I loved his music the first time I heard it.

Mackerras does an admirable job with these pieces and obviously shows an affinity for this music. The orchestra are also top-notch. Many orchestras couldn't pull this music off and make it sound so convincing, because while it may sound simplistic, it is rich in orchestration.

If you like these performances, then I urge to continue seeking out this composer's work. Richard Hickox, Sir John Barbirolli, and Vernon Handley are also fine Delius conductors. They really get inside this music like Mackerras has done with this collection. Highly recommended for fans of Debussy and Ravel.
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