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# Delius Society

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## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.delius.org.uk/)
- [Eric Fenby on Jelka Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/eric-fenby-on-jelka-delius/) - Mary Ward House, 21 September 1982 Introduced by Derek Cox(no music examples) Part 1: 53’ Listen to Eric Fenby on Jelka Delius - Part 1 An edited transcript of the first part of this talk was included in Fenby on Delius (Thames Publishing 1996), pp.108-112 and also in Delius Society Journal 79, pp.7-12. Eric Fenby
- [The Delius Society Talks](https://www.delius.org.uk/the-delius-society-talks/) - Since the formation of the Delius Society in 1962, besides the regular publication of the Journal and Newsletter, its principal activities have been the meetings and talks held most frequently in London, but also by the Society’s branches (no longer in existence) in the provinces, notably the Midlands Branch. Such meetings have sadly ceased because
- [Discography](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/) - A Delius Discography This discography includes all the known recordings of the works of Frederick Delius. The inclusion of any CD does not, of course, indicate its current availability. This can be ascertained either by contacting a local dealer or by visiting the website of an on-line dealer.The order of works follows the classification in
- [Chamber Music](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/chamber-music/) - Delius Society, Secretary@TheDeliusSociety.org.ukDelius Trust, 13 Calico Row, Plantation Wharf, London, SW11 3YH. Tel: 0207 924 4250
- [Works for Orchestra alone](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/works-for-orchestra-alone/)
- [Contact](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/contact/) - This page provides information on and links to members of The Delius Society Committee. The Committee for 2026 is: Read The Delius Society's Privacy Notice
- [About us](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/about-us/) - The Delius Society is a flourishing organisation whose aim is to bring together those interested in Frederick Delius and his music. Whilst the membership list includes leading Delius scholars and performers, the majority of members are not professional or even practising musicians and they join purely because of their curiosity in, or love for, the
- [Works for Solo Instrument(s) and Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/works-for-solo-instruments-and-orchestra/)
- [Delius Prize](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/delius-prize/) - Founded in 2004, The Delius Prize was inaugurated with the purpose of introducing young musicians to the music of Delius. It was felt that the challenge of a prize competition held at a music academy would provide an encouragement to investigate this repertoire and to study it to a level suitable for public performance. This
- [Previous Winners](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/delius-prize/previous-winners/) - The locations, adjudicators and winners of The Delius Prize have been as follows: RAM = Royal Academy of Music, LondonBC = Birmingham ConservatoireRBC = Royal Birmingham Conservatoire* = no second prize awarded Notes A runner-up was identified in 2005 but a Second Prize was first awarded in 2006 The finalists at the RAM to 2008
- [Essays and articles on Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/bibliography/essays-and-articles-on-delius/) - (generally excluding routine concert reviews, programme notes and articles written for The Delius Society Journal): 1897 ‘Fritz Delius’ by Christian Krohg, (3 articles) Verdens Gang Oslo, 23 October 1897; transl. by L Carley in Frederick Delius 1862-1934: A Catalogue of the Music Archive of the Delius Trust by Rachel Lowe, Delius Trust 1974 pp.172-4 and in A Reprint of the Catalogue
- [Bibliography](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/bibliography/) - This bibliography includes all the important books and other published sources relating to Delius. For convenience, the bibliography is divided into six sections within which all items are listed chronologically: Principal books on Delius Catalogues of the Music of Delius, etc. Other books with substantial references to Delius Essays and articles on Delius excluding routine concert
- [Works for Voices and Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/works-for-voices-and-orchestra/)
- [Dramatic Works](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/dramatic-works/)
- [Other significant recordings known to be in private hands](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/other-significant-recordings-known-to-be-in-private-hands/)
- [Journals 2020-present](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/journals-2020-present/)
- [ClubDelius](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/clubdelius/) - ClubDelius is a FREE membership scheme aimed at those under 30, with the purpose of introducing younger listeners to the music of composer, Frederick Delius. The scheme, also provides access to a number of benefits including free gifts and special offers. Joining ClubDelius is a great way for youngsters to develop their understanding and appreciation
- [Pianoforte Solo](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/pianoforte-solo/)
- [Information for Performers](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/information-for-performers/) - Why not consider programming some Delius and enjoy this wonderful music? The easiest way to locate information about Delius's scores is to visit the Catalogue of works maintained by the University of Oxford: https://delius.music.ox.ac.uk/catalogue/navigation.html Music and arrangements We can help you with your choice of a Delius work to include in your programme. Free download of
- [Delius Society Newsletter](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-newsletter/) - Publications - Newsletter Like the Journal, the much briefer Newsletter is published twice a year, but in January and July, and typically contains: News briefings An updated list of forthcoming Meetings and Events Notes from the Editor and Treasurer/Membership Secretary Occasional items of special interest Subscribe to our newsletter: Newsletter Editor The Newsletter is currently edited
- [Delius Society](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/)
- [Other books with substantial references to Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/bibliography/other-books-with-substantial-references-to-delius/) - 1907Monographien Moderner Musiker, C F Kahnt Nachfolger, Leipzig 1907 [in Vol. II: ‘Frederick Delius’ by Max Chop]1922 Our Favourite Musicians, from Stanford to Holbrooke by Sidney Grew, Edinburgh Press 1922 [Ch. V: ‘Frederick Delius’ pp.109-32]1924 A Survey of Contemporary Music by Cecil Gray, OUP 1924 [chapter on Delius, pp.58-77] A Dictionary of Modern Music and Musicians [entry ‘Frederick
- [Principal books on Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/bibliography/principal-books-on-delius/) - Frederick Delius by Max Chop, Berlin, Harmonie 1907 (reprinted in The Collected Writings of the German Musicologist Max Chop on the Composer Frederick Delius ed. Philip Jones, Edwin Mellen Press, 2002) Delius by Peter Warlock, Bodley Head 1923, Greenwood Press 1974; reprinted with additions, annotations and comments (but without illustrations) by Hubert Foss, Bodley Head 1952, with memoirs by Percy
- [Films](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/films/)
- [Media](https://www.delius.org.uk/media/)
- [Playlists](https://www.delius.org.uk/playlists/)
- [Biography](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/biography/) - Born in England 1862Lived & worked in Florida, Germany, Norway & FranceDied in France 1934Buried in England 1935 Fritz Theodor Albert Delius was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, on 29 January 1862 to parents who had come to England from Bielefeld, Germany. Julius, his father, was a prosperous businessman in one of Yorkshire's great Victorian industries,
- [Events Notice](https://www.delius.org.uk/events-page/)
- [Songs with Pianoforte Accompaniment](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/songs-with-pianoforte-accompaniment/)
- [Membership](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/membership/) - Membership of The Delius Society (Registered Charity No. 298662)membership@thedeliussociety.org.uk What does membership include? Membership brings you two issues of The Delius Society Journal and two Newsletters per year, access to all Society events and activities and opportunities for contact and correspondence with Delius authorities, scholars and fellow members. Society events Delius-related events are held regularly during the
- [Works for Unaccompanied Voices](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/works-for-unaccompanied-voices/)
- [Past Journals](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/past-journals/) - Copies of Journals and Newsletters that were published more than two years ago are freely available here to scholars and those who are simply interested in Delius. Recent copies are available to purchase by emailing journal@thedeliussociety.org.uk. If you know which Journal you want to look at, click on the appropriate links in the menu on the right.
- [Journals 2010-2019 (DSJ147-166)](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/journals-2010-present/)
- [Delius Society Journals](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/) - Publications - The Delius Society Journal The Delius Society Journal is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative of its kind. It is published twice a year, in April and October, runs to some 120 pages and contains a mixture of scholarly and more general articles on Delius's life and work. It is received by
- [Journals 1980-1989  (DSJ66-102)](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/journals-1980-1989-dsj66-102/)
- [Journals / Newsletters 1970-1979 (DSJ43-65; Newsletters 26-42)](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/journals-newsletters-1970-1979-dsj43-65-newsletters-26-42/)
- [Journals 1990-1999  (DSJ103-126)](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/journals-1990-1999-dsj103-126/)
- [Journals 2000-2009  (DSJ127-146)](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/journals-2000-2009-dsj127-146/)
- [Officers](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-trust/officers/) - Since the inception of the Trust, the following have held office:
- [Links](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/links/) - For more information on Delius and his music, the following sites may be of interest: Delius, Apostle of Nature: https://www.deliusapostle.com/ Oxford University Catalogue of Delius's works: https://delius.music.ox.ac.uk/catalogue Thompsonian - Delius: http://www.thompsonian.info/delius.html British Library - Discovering Music: https://www.bl.uk/people/frederick-delius# National Portrait Gallery - Delius: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp01244/frederick-delius Classic fM - 20 facts about Delius: https://www.classicfm.com/composers/delius/pictures/20-facts-about-delius/
- [List of Works](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/main-list/) - Frederick DELIUS: 29 January 1862-10 June 1934 Collected Works An ALPHABETICAL list of COMPOSITIONS showing PRESENT PUBLISHERS; prepared for the quick reference of performers, conductors, orchestras, students, copyright authorities, etc. Subsidiary list - A separate list of SONG TITLES in ALPHABETICAL order Oxford University Catalogue of the Works of Delius Main list PublisherCollected edition volumeAir and
- [Catalogue of Journal articles](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/bibliography/catalogue-of-journal-articles/) - Delius: Eine Messe Des Lebens – thematische Analyse by Hans Haym, Universal Edition 3913, Leipzig and Vienna 1914, 32pp; English translation 1923 Frederick Delius: A Discography compiled by Stuart Upton and Malcolm Walker, issued as The Delius Society Newsletterno. 24 September 1969, 42pp
- [Catalogues of the Music of Delius, etc.](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/bibliography/catalogues-of-the-music-of-delius-etc/) - Delius: Eine Messe Des Lebens – thematische Analyse by Hans Haym, Universal Edition 3913, Leipzig and Vienna 1914, 32pp; English translation 1923 Frederick Delius: A Discography compiled by Stuart Upton and Malcolm Walker, issued as The Delius Society Newsletterno. 24 September 1969, 42pp Frederick Delius 1862-1934: A Catalogue of the Music Archive of the Delius Trust by Rachel Lowe, Delius
- [Exhibition Catalogues, Programme Books, Encyclopædias, etc.](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/bibliography/exhibition-catalogues-programme-books-encyclopaedias-etc/) - ‘Frederick Delius’ by Patrick Hadley, Dictionary of National Biography 1931-1940, OUP 1949 pp.218-20'Frederick Delius (1862-1934)' Delius centenary programme book 29 January 1962 (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Festival Hall) with programme notes by Eric Fenby and including the text of Beecham's oration at Delius's reinterment on 24 May 1935 at Limpsfield, Surrey ‘Frederick Delius Centenary
- [The Published Writings of Frederick Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/bibliography/the-published-writings-of-frederick-delius/) - Anatomie et Physiologie de l’Orchestre [An Occult Treatise of Musical Science] by Frederick Delius and Dr Encausse Papus, Chamuel, Paris 1894; A Translation and Commentary by Paul Mathews, Theoria - Historical Aspects of Music Theory vol. 15 2008 pp.63-108 ‘The Future of Opera’ (newspaper article) 1919; in Composers on Music: An Anthology of Composers’ Writings ed. S Morgenstern, Faber 1958
- [Talks, Documentaries, etc.](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/talks-documentaries-etc/)
- [Works for Solo Voice and Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/works-for-solo-voice-and-orchestra/)
- [Publications](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/) - The Delius Society Journal The Delius Society Journal is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative of its kind. It is published twice a year, in April and October, runs to some 120 pages and contains a mixture of scholarly and more general articles on Delius's life and work. It is received by libraries and
- [Membership Form](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/membership-form/)
- [Grants](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-trust/grants/) - Guidelines for applicants The Trust's object is to promote the works of the composer, Frederick Delius, and subject thereto the works of any other composer born or at any time permanently resident in Great Britain or Ireland from 1860 to the present day, with a preference for contemporaries of Delius. Music by Frederick Delius The
- [History](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-trust/history/) - The Trust promotes the music of Frederick Delius and of British composers born since 1860, by giving help towards the cost of performances, publications and recordings. In addition, assistance is occasionally offered to organizations and institutions active in this field. Priority is always given to the promotion of the works of Delius, especially those that
- [History](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/history/) - Rodney Meadows recollections of the early years of the Society and the Journal can be found here. The first newsletters were written by hand by Dr Roland Gibson in 1961-2 to invite individuals to form a Delius Society. These were reproduced using a spirit duplicator. The material was written, drawn or typed onto a sheet resting
- [How the Delius Society Began](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/about-us/how-the-delius-society-began/) - by Rodney Meadows (reproduced from the Delius Society Index 1-100, 1990) It was Grove's Dictionary of Music on the telephone, wanting to know when the Delius Society was founded. Founded? The idea originated with Roland Gibson, hearing on the radio that Beecham had died and realising that something special would be needed to keep the music of Delius
- [Sample Page](https://www.delius.org.uk/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger
- [Newsletters 1961-1969](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/newsletters-1961-1969/) - (un-numbered Circulars and Newsletters dating from 1961 to 1963, and Newsletters 1-25 1964-1969)
- [Copyright](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/copyright/) - The Duration of Copyright in works by Delius post 31 December 2004 This document gives the copyright situation as the Delius Trust understands it as at April 2005. However, there are still a number of questions to be answered. It reviews the copyright position of those Delius works that will remain in copyright somewhere after
- [Arrangements](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/discography/arrangements/) - GRIEG : NORWEGIAN BRIDAL PROCESSION (orch. Delius) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Bostock Rec.: Aug. 2000CD: Classico CLASSCD364, in 233316 [10] Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Davis Rec.: April 2013CD: Chandos CHSA5131
- [Resources](https://www.delius.org.uk/resources/)
- [Secretary's Notes](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/secretarys-notes/) - In its early years, the Society issued two publications with overlapping functions: the Secretary’s Notes and the Newsletter. On stapled foolscap sheets, both informed members of forthcoming meetings and concerts and reported on past events. From 1964 to 1966, the Newsletters were sent out on a fairly regular schedule and the Secretary's notes were sent
- [Contact Trust](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-trust/contact-trust/) - The Trust can be contacted using the details below.. Delius Trust13 Calico RowPlantation WharfLondonSW11 3YH Tel: 0207 924 4250 E-mail: deliustrust@deliustrust.org.uk
- [Delius Trust](https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-trust/)

## News

- [‘North Country Sketches’ to be celebrated as part of inaugural Yorkshire Day 'Proms' on 1 August 2026](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/north-country-sketches-celebrated-as-part-of-inaugural-yorkshire-day-proms/) - Yorkshire Symphony OrchestraBantam of the Opera ChoirBradford Festival Choral SocietyBen Crick, Conductor https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-proms A major classical music concert is set to launch this summer, promising to become a new annual tradition, featuring cinematic scores, a James Bond homage, Yorkshire songs, and a traditional, flag-waving Proms finale, plus a rare live performance of Delius's 'North Country
- [Tasmin Little to Adjudicate 2027 Delius Prize](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/tasmin-little-to-adjudicate-the-2027-delius-prize/) - British violinist Tasmin Little is to adjudicate The Delius Society's 2027 Delius Prize at the Royal Academy of Music on Sunday 7th February. Further details will be announced nearer the time on the Events page. Tasmin Little is internationally renowned as one of the foremost champions of the music of Frederick Delius, having performed, recorded,
- [The Delius Society's latest film features Delius Singers' Composition Competition, including performance of 'Eine Arabeske'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-delius-societys-latest-film-features-the-2026-delius-singers-composition-competition-and-a-special-performance-of-eine-arabeske/) - Earlier in the year, The Delius Society filmed with choral director and conductor Alexander Pott and The Delius Singers at Magdalen College Chapel, Oxford, and their wonderful programme is now available free-to-view - it's very much worthwhile so do take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHEfXjbYtmQ The opening work is a rare performance of Delius's Eine Arabeske arranged
- [Six Piano Pieces published by Stainer & Bell](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/six-piano-pieces-published-by-stainer-bell/) - The Six Piano Pieces by Delius, edited by Daniel M. Grimley, have been published as a supplement to Volume 33 of the Delius Collected Edition by Stainer & Bell Ltd. Click here to transfer to the publisher's website to purchase, and refer to Delius Society Journal 167 (from page 43) to read Paul Guinery's introduction
- [2026 Delius Prize-winners Announced](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/2026-delius-prize/) - The Final of this year's Delius Prize Competition hosted by The Delius Society has been won by pianists Joachim Lim and Keelan Carew. The Competition took place at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Sunday 8 February and was adjudicated by Stephen Barlow. Current students of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire took part with entrants required to
- [The Eule Organ of Magdalen College, Oxford - new recording](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-eule-organ-of-magdalen-college-oxford-new-recording/) - On the Convivium label (CR109), Organist Alexander Pott performs repertoire that showcases the distinctive voice, colour, breadth and sensitivity of the Eule Organ of Magdalen College, Oxford, featuring a wide range of music from Wagner to Delius, showcasing the instrument’s German Romantic heritage as well as its suitability for English 20th-Century transcription, thanks to its
- [Delius Singers Composition Competition:      'Nature's Voice'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-singers-composition-competition-natures-voice/) - The Delius Singers are delighted to announce a composition competition aimed at putting the spotlight on emerging choral composers, giving you the opportunity to work with responsive singers to create a new work to be premiered in the next Delius Singers concert in early 2026. Leading UK choral composers Matthew Martin and Francis Pott will
- ['Song of Farewell' is coming home to Scarborough!](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/song-of-farewell-is-coming-home-to-scarborough/) - The acclaimed documentary SONG OF FAREWELL, produced by Yorkshire Television and first screened on ITV in 1982, is the tale of two Yorkshiremen, recounting Scarborough-born Eric Fenby’s legendary collaboration with the blind and crippled Frederick Delius in the last six years of the Bradford-born composer’s life in France. In the last 40 years it has
- ['A Mass of Life' reviews – "magical and ecstatic Proms performance of Delius’s magnum opus"](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/a-mass-of-life-reviews-magical-and-ecstatic-proms-performance-of-deliuss-magnum-opus/) - The Guardian (Martin Kettle) - 5 starshttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/19/a-mass-of-life-review-royal-albert-hall-london-delius-bbcso-mark-elder-proms Arcana (Richard Whitehouse)https://arcana.fm/2025/08/20/bbc-proms-mass-of-life/ Music OMH (Barry Creasy) - 4.5 starshttps://www.musicomh.com/classical/bbc-proms-reviews/elder-bbcso-bbc-proms-review-a-mass-of-life-delius-royal-albert-hall The Arts Desk (Rachel Halliburton)https://theartsdesk.com/classical-music/bbc-proms-mass-life-bbcso-elder-review-subtle-guide-deliuss-nietzschean-masterpiece Financial Times (Richard Fairman)https://www.ft.com/content/28243343-7c6d-4d92-ab6d-6cd0d527529f Photo ©Chris Christodoulou/BBC
- [BBC delves into the Delius archives](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/bbc-delves-into-the-delius-archives/) - Alongside the broadcast of 'A Mass of Life' from the BBC Proms (18 August, 2025) the BBC mined the archives and broadcast a number of Delius-related programmes; these were as follows: Saturday Morning - Tom Service talks to conductor Sir Mark Elder https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002h0kk Recording of the Violin Concerto performed by Tasmin Littlehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002h0vw Sunday Feature –
- [Exclusive Delius Society interview with Neil Ferris on 'A Mass of Life'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/exclusive-delius-society-interview-with-neil-ferris-on-a-mass-of-life/) - The Delius Society is delighted to share our latest filmed interview: Neil Ferris, Chorus Director of the BBC Symphony Chorus is in discussion with journalist and broadcaster Andrew Green to discuss the performance of Delius's 'A Mass of Life', at the BBC Proms (18 August 2025) featuring the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and London
- [London Philharmonic Choir share thoughts on 'A Mass of Life'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/london-philharmonic-choir-share-thoughts-on-a-mass-of-life/)
- ['A Mass of Life' previewed in BBC Proms Guide](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/a-mass-of-life-previewed-in-bbc-proms-guide/) - Prof. Jeremy Dibble previewed 'A Mass of Life' in the BBC Proms' Guide.
- [Delius returns home to Bradford in 'City of Culture' year](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-returns-home-to-bradford-in-city-of-culture-year/) - British pianist Mark Bebbington, on tour in the UK with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, is shown with Maestro Grzegorz Nowak in front of the Delius memorial outside St George's Hall, in the composer's home town of Bradford, following a performance of the composer's Piano Concerto. Two additional performances took place in Guildford and Norwich and
- [BBC Radio 3 Sunday Feature: 'Delius - A Yorkshireman?'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/bbc-radio-3-sunday-feature-delius-a-yorkshireman/) - Composer Frederick Delius, born in Bradford to immigrant parents, defied expectations by turning away from the family wool business to pursue a life in music. Though he left Yorkshire early and once described Bradford as “filthy,” his deep ties to the region endured—reflected in his love of cricket and the local landscapes that echo through
- [Rare performance of 'A Mass of Life' at the 2025 BBC Proms](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/rare-performance-of-a-mass-of-life-at-the-2025-bbc-proms/) - On Monday 18 August a live performance took place of Delius's 'A Mass of Life' at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms which was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Those taking part were:Jennifer Davis (soprano)Claudia Huckle (contralto)David Butt Philip (tenor)Roderick Williams (baritone)BBC Symphony Orchestra & ChorusLondon Philharmonic ChoirSir Mark Elder
- [Andrew J Boyle's introduction to Delius' The Song of the High Hills](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/andrew-j-boyles-introduction-to-delius-the-song-of-the-high-hills/) - It’s well known that Frederick Delius took a lot of inspiration from Norway. The composer spent twenty summers there, during which he fell in love with the people, landscapes and culture. In this video, Delius scholar, author and musician Andrew J Boyle gives a breakdown of Delius’ piece from the ‘vidda’ (Norwegian mountain plains) which
- [Guy Braunstein records the Delius Violin Concerto](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/guy-braunstein-records-the-delius-violin-concerto/) - Guy Braunstein (violin) Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège, Alondra de la Parra (ALPHA869) Guy Braunstein, who has recently been on tour with the Delius Violin Concerto, was concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for nearly fifteen years, and is now pursuing an international career as soloist, conductor and composer. His lifelong passion for the music of
- [Piano Duet to feature at Delius Society AGM](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/piano-duet-recital-to-feature-at-agm/) - Following this year's AGM on 1 October, members of the Delius Society are to enjoy a specially filmed recital of music by Delius and York Bowen performed by Lynn Arnold and Charles Matthews, piano duet: Frederick Delius: Eventyr, arr. Benjamin DaleYork Bowen: Suite No.2 Op.71 (Photo, Roger Coull)
- [Wexford Festival Opera to stage 'The Magic Fountain'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/wexford-festival-opera-to-stage-the-magic-fountain/) - The 2025 Festival will run for 16 days, from 17 October - 1 November and explores the theme of 'Myths & Legends'. https://www.wexfordopera.com/our-story/news/wexford-festival-opera-announces-the-programme-for-2025-festival-exploring-the-theme-of-myths-legends-will-run-from-17th-october-1st-november
- [The Bach Choir and Philharmonia Orchestra to perform The Song of the High Hills](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-bach-choir-and-philharmonia-orchestra-to-perform-the-song-of-the-high-hills/) - Details have just been announced of a London performance of The Song of the High Hills, on Thursday 8 May 2025 in the Royal Festival Hall. A live UK performance of this work is long overdue; the last was in 2016 when Sir Mark Elder gave the work in Manchester, and the last London performance
- [Delius 'Suite' new recording](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-suite-new-recording/) - Elgar: Violin Concerto / Salut d'amourDelius: Suite for violin and orchestra, arr. violin, piano and string quartet by Frédéric Chaslin Nicolas Dautricourt, violinBBC National Orchestra of Wales / Capriccio QuartetFrédéric Chaslin, conductorRelease Date: 14 February 2025Channel Classics (CCS48725) https://outhere-music.com/en/albums/elgar-violin-concerto-salut-damour-delius-suite Frederick Delius' Suite for Violin and Orchestra is one of his very first works. The Suite,
- [Delius performed in the Philippines and on tour in the UK](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-performed-in-the-philippines-and-on-tour-in-the-uk/) - The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the premier orchestra of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), is set to make history with a nine-city tour across the United Kingdom this May. Under the baton of internationally acclaimed Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the PPO will showcase its world-class talent in some of the UK’s most renowned concert
- [The Magic Fountain - tickets on sale](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-magic-fountain-tickets-on-sale/) - Performances: 19, 23, 25 and 31 October 2025 TICKETS ON SALE: Friends Priority BookingWed 23 April 2025Bravura | Cabaletta | Aria | Ensemble+ Wed 30 April 2025Ensemble | Prelude Wed 7 May 2025General Booking https://www.wexfordopera.com/programme/festival-programme/the-magic-fountain#book
- [Delius Society announces FREE ticket promotion for under 30s](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-society-announces-free-ticket-promotion-for-under-30s/) - The Delius Society are running a ticket promotion - if you’re under 30, we will pay for your ticket up to the price of £40 to see a concert featuring Delius’s works if you join Club Delius (our FREE society which aims at promoting Delius’ works). This offer is valid for the Bach Choir's next
- [Folk Tales: British Cello and Piano Miniatures Vol.1](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/folk-tales-british-cello-and-piano-miniatures-vol-1/) - Gerald Peregrine, celloAntony Ingham, piano Naxos 8.574035 Vaughan Williams, Ralph6 Studies in English Folksong (version for cello and piano) Bridge, Frank4 Short Pieces: No. 2. Spring Song (version for cello and piano) Moeran, Ernest JohnIrish Lament Elgar, EdwardRomance, Op. 62 (version for cello and piano) Delius, FrederickCaprice and Elegy (version for cello and piano) Bax,
- [The Great Cello Concertos - Jacqueline du Pré (remastered)](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-great-cello-concertos-jacqueline-du-pre-remastered/) - The Great Cello Concertos - Jacqueline du Pré Remastered digital release, London 1965, by Warner Classicshttps://youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=BIG5nE-pZZ0 To purchase:https://warnerclassics.com/release/great-concertos-elgar-saint-saens-haydn-dvorak
- ['Ken Russell at the BBC' is the latest Delius Society film](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/ken-russell-at-the-bbc-is-the-latest-delius-society-film/) - #Dr. Matthew Melia, Senior Lecturer in Literature, Film and Media at Kingston University, and Editor of ‘ReFocus: The International Directors Series - The Films of Ken Russell’, is in conversation with Roger Crittenden, consultant, writer and lecturer on film history and practice, and Editor of Ken Russell’s film, ‘Delius: Song of Summer’, in the latest
- ['Birds and their Music' is the latest Delius Society film](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/birds-and-their-music-is-the-latest-delius-society-film/) - Delius Society members are currently enjoying Mike Green's film which was created in tandem with his book, 'Birds and their gift of Music', and also features some of the delights of the north Norfolk landscape, with thanks to Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
- [Sir Andrew Davis CBE](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/sir-andrew-davis-cbe/) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of conductor, Sir Andrew Davis CBE. An obituary and remembrances will appear in a forthcoming Journal.
- [Chandos release complete 'Hassan'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/2777/) - Hassan - Complete Incidental Music Chandos 20296, April 2024 The Story of Hassan of Bagdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to SamarkandComplete Incidental Music to the Poetic Prose Play in Five Acts (1911-13) by James Elroy Flecker (1844-1915), with Linking Narration by Meurig Bowen''General Dance'', Act II, Scene 1, contributed by
- [Book your FREE ticket for the Delius Prize 2024](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/book-your-free-ticket-for-the-delius-prize-2024/) - 11 February 2024, 2:30 pmAngela Burgess Recital Hall, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT FULL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED ON THE EVENTS PAGE For piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, vocal or chamber ensemble.FIRST PRIZE: £1,500SECOND PRIZE: £750 Founded in 2004 by the generous sponsorship of the Delius Society, which exists to encourage interest in
- [Petite Suite d'Orchestre recorded by BBC Concert Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/petite-suite-dorchestre-recorded-by-bbc-concert-orchestra/) - LA BELLE DAME (EMR CD085)World Première recordings of turn-of-the-century English Romanticism BBC Concert OrchestraJohn Andrews, conductorRoderick Williams, baritoneRupert Marshall-Luck, violinEAN 5 060263 500797 https://www.em-records.com/purchase/selection.php Roger QuilterThe Faithless Shepherdess Frederick DeliusPetite Suite d'Orchestre:Marche / Berceuse / Scherzo / Duo / Tema con Variazioni Gustav HolstOrnulf's Drapa Norman O’NeillLa Belle Dame Sans Merci Cyril ScottThe Ballad of
- ['Delius - My Hero', by Howard Blake](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-my-hero-by-howard-blake/) - Readers of BBC Music Magazine may have seen, in the December 2023 issue, a short piece entitled 'My Hero by Howard Blake', on the magic of Delius. Blake begins by talking about how the Royal Academy of Music in the late 1950s was ‘fairly stiff and starchy’ and not keen to explore new musical worlds.
- ['Cuckoo' features on Rutter album](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/cuckoo-features-on-rutter-album/) - 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring' has been included in a new album released in November 2023 by John Rutter on the Collegium label. Known the world over for his choral music, this is Rutter's first orchestral album for several years. Classical Tranquillity comprises peaceful and relaxing classical music by a range of composers,
- ['A Mass of Life' - a major new recording](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/a-mass-of-life-a-major-new-recording/) - Delius: A Mass of Life Sir Mark Elder, ConductorSoloists: Roderick Williams, Gemma Summerfield, Claudia Huckle, Bror Magnus TodenesBergen Philharmonic Orchestra and ChoirEdvard Grieg Kor / Collegium Musicum Choir Release Date: 24 November 2023Catalogue No: LWC1265Label: LAWO2 CDs A recording of Delius’s choral masterpiece, recorded live from performances in the Grieg Hall, Bergen in September 2022,
- [Sir Mark Elder interviewed on 'A Mass of Life'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/sir-mark-elder-interviewed-on-a-mass-of-life/) - “In Delius’s ‘A Mass of Life’ I’m going for something more transparent and simple that makes you listen in a different way”; Andrew Mellor’s interview with Sir Mark Elder features in the current Gramophone ahead of his recording with the Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester.
- [Choir of the Earth present: 'A Mass of Life'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/choir-of-the-earth-present-a-mass-of-life/) - The online premiere screening of the ground-breaking collaborative concert. This performance involves hundreds of musicians worldwide, including, Sir Mark Elder, conductor; Roderick Williams - baritone - as Zarathustra; Gemma Summerfield - soprano; Claudia Huckle - contralto; Bror Magnus Tødenes - tenor; Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Bergen Philharmonic Choir under Håkon Matti Skrede; Choir of the Earth
- [The Delius Prize 2024](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-delius-prize-2023/) - For piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, vocal or chamber ensemble. Deadline for entry: Tuesday 9 January 2024, midday.Date of Competition: Sunday 11 February 2024, from 14:30 Adjudicator: Stephen Threlfall Venue: Angela Burgess Recital Hall, Royal Academy of Music - Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT FIRST PRIZE: £1,500SECOND PRIZE: £750 Founded in 2004 by the generous
- ['A Heckelphone for Hereford' - a delightful film in the company of Delius himself!](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/a-hecklephone-for-hereford-a-delightful-film-in-the-company-of-delius-himself/) - A Heckelphone for Hereford: a glimpse into the character of the composer Frederick Delius Devised and narrated by Stephen J D Williams https://www.delius.org.uk/videos/ We are delighted to be making this film available for all to enjoy. Spend an entertaining 90 minutes or so in the company of Delius himself and others who play their part
- ['Birds and Their Gift of Music' - by Delius Society member, Michael Green](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/birds-and-their-gift-of-music-by-delius-society-member-michael-green/) - Birds and Their Gift of Music: An exploration of music inspired by birds and birdsong by Michael Green. Published: July 2023 (YouCaxton) Paperback: 328 pages Price: £15.99 Kindle: £6.00 ISBN: 9781914424885 Michael Green is a member of the Delius Society, and as a previous vice-chairman lead the team which promoted the Delius sesquicentennial in 2012.
- [Exclusive ticket offer for members of ClubDelius!](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/exclusive-ticket-offer-for-members-of-clubdelius/) - A rare live performance of Delius’s Piano Concerto is to take place on Wednesday 5 April 2023, 19:30 at Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ "It has everything one would wish for in a Romantic work." - Mark Bebbington on Delius's Piano Concerto Programme:Coleridge-Taylor Symphonic Variations on an African AirDelius Piano ConcertoLili Boulanger
- [A Simple Blue Chair](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/a-simple-blue-chair/) - Andrew J Boyle, author of the excellent book Delius and Norway presents a podcast entitled A Simple Blue Chair. Listen to Andrew tell the story around Delius's ascent of Lesjaskog, carried by Jelka, his good friend Percy Grainger, and the Deliuses' maid, Senta. https://shows.acast.com/north-by-norway/episodes/a-simple-blue-chair
- ['Sea-Drift' - a fictionalised account of Delius's life](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/sea-drift-a-fictionalised-account-of-deliuss-life/) - Sea-Drift: A Life of Frederick Delius by A L Young 'Sea-Drift' is a new fictionalised account of the composer’s extraordinary life, weaving together letters, diaries and other sources to create a unique biographical novel of Frederick Delius, the outcome of fifty years of the author’s research and immersion in the composer’s life and music. https://www.lulu.com/shop/a-l-young/sea-drift/paperback/product-zgj9ep.html?page=1&pageSize=4&fbclid=IwAR0bLm5eljtjPgCo8kK5fnPKe-_8rh-ztKyaQSB-r-MutlYjh_2Ej46Abag
- [Music for Strings - Sinfonia of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/music-for-strings-sinfonia-of-london/) - Delius: Late SwallowsElgar: Introduction and Allegro for stringsHowells: Concerto for string orchestraVaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Sinfonia of London John Wilson, Conductor Release Date: 3 February 2023Chandos CHSA5291 https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN%205291
- [British Cello Works Vol.2](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/british-cello-works-vol-2/) - Smyth: Sonata for Cello and Piano in A minorDelius: Cello SonataGibbs, C A: Cello Sonata in E minorBritten: Sonata for cello and piano in C major Lionel Handy, cello Jennifer Walsh, piano Release Date: 3 February 2023Lyrita SRCD-412 https://www.wyastone.co.uk/new_releases
- [2022 Delius Prize-winners announced](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/2022-delius-prize-winners-announced/) - The winner was the violist, Yujie Wang who performed Delius's Caprice and Elegy. Runners up were the soprano and her accompanist, Antonida Kocharova and Ishan Bhadra. The adjudicator was the Society's President, Sir Mark Elder. See the full report: https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/delius-prize/
- [Launch of ClubDelius; a FREE membership for under 30’s](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/launch-of-clubdelius-a-free-membership-for-under-30s/) - Sunday 27 November, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/events-calendar/delius-prize-27-11-2022 The Delius Society has announced the launch of ClubDelius; a FREE membership scheme aimed at those under 30, with the purpose of introducing younger listeners to the music of composer, Frederick Delius. The scheme, which also provides access to a number of benefits including free gifts and special
- [The 2022 Delius Prize](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-2022-delius-prize/) - This year’s Final of the DELIUS PRIZE, hosted and sponsored by the Delius Society and open to the public, will take place at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Sunday 27 November at 2.30pm. The adjudicator will be SIR MARK ELDER, internationally renowned conductor, and President of The Delius Society. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year,
- [Delius & Smyth: String Quartets - new recording (Naxos 8.574376)](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-smyth-string-quartets-new-recording/) - The Villiers Quartet Delius wrote the early String Quartet in 1888 but it was rejected for performance and he was later to reuse the Scherzo for his mature Quartet of 1916–19. In 2018 the score of the two opening movements of the 1888 Quartet, long assumed lost, reappeared at auction and have been edited and
- [Collected Songs for Voice and String Quartet (SOMMCD 0654)](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/dfsdfsdf/) - Delius (first recordings):I-Brasil (arr. Roderick Williams)Twilight Fancies (arr. Roderick Williams)Young Veneviil (arr. Roderick Williams) Peter Warlock:ChopcherryCorpus ChristiThe Faireset MayMourn no moeA Sad SongMy gostly faderMy Lady is a pretty oneMy little sweet darlingSleepSorrow's LullabyTake, O take those lips away Samuel Barber:Dover BeachSleep nowSure on this shining night Sally Beamish:Tree Carols -The Miracle TreeThe Trees are
- [David Lloyd-Jones (1934-2022)](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/david-lloyd-jones-1934-2022/) - The Delius Society is saddened by news of the death of its Vice-President David Lloyd-Jones, a conductor who championed British music. David was a keen supporter of the music of Delius, and of the Delius Society; one of his notable productions with Opera North, which he founded in 1978, becoming its first Music Director, was
- [The Delius Society 60th Anniversary Commissions' Concert](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-delius-society-60th-anniversary-commissions-concert/) - A unique concert of chamber music to mark The Delius Society's 60th anniversary this year is to feature three new works commissioned by the Society for the occasion, from Bo Holten, Ian Venables and Roderick Williams alongside works by Delius, some recently rediscovered, including the first movement of the 1889 String Quartet, two songs, and the
- [DIGITAL EVENT - Delius Mass of Life: play-through and commentary with Choir of the Earth](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/2146/) - Choir of the Earth's Founder, Mark Strachan BEM, and Musical Director, Ben England BEM, have invited as many people as possible to learn and record Mass of Life by Delius. Following a full play-through with their musical insights (recorded on 15 March, see link below) and teaching the work throughout the summer, they will be
- ['Margot la Rouge' confirmed by Opera Holland Park for 2022 season](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/margot-la-rouge-announced-at-opera-holland-park/) - Margot la Rouge / Le Villi21, 23, 27 and 29 July and 2, 4 and 6 August at 7.30pm Discovery Matinee on 31 July at 2pm Postponed from 2020 season (due to Covid-19) Supported by the Delius Trust Further information will be posted on our Events page.https://www.operahollandpark.com
- [Lionel Carley](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/lionel-carley/) - We are very sorry to announce that Lionel Carley, President of The Delius Society since 2005, passed away just before midnight on Tuesday 28th December. His heart had troubled him for some months and he had lately been treated as an in-patient at Cheltenham General Hospital. In addition to his Presidency of the Society, of
- [Live events return to the Delius Society](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/live-events-return-to-the-delius-society/) - THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC Vice President Sir Mark Elder will be the Society's special guest as we open for our Autumn/Winter live events' season. He will be in conversation with Professor Raymond Holden at the National Liberal Club on Monday 29 November 2021, see Events page for details. Visit the Membership
- [Delius Society Autumn 2021 digital event is: 'Delius, Barbirolli and the Critics'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-society-digital-event-coming-soon-delius-barbirolli-and-the-critics/) - with Professor Raymond Holden AMEmeritus Professor of Music, Royal Academy of Music, London Filmed at The Royal Academy of Music, London A transcendental and charismatic artist, Sir John Barbirolli did much to shape the performance environment of his age. Having famously saved Manchester’s Hallé Orchestra from near extinction during the darkest days of the Second
- [Nicholas Daniel records Two Interludes as part of 'British Oboe Quintets' for Chandos](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/nicholas-daniel-records-two-interludes-as-part-of-british-oboe-quintets-for-chandos/) - British Oboe Quintets CHAN 20226 September 2021 BaxQuintet for Oboe and String Quartet FinziInterlude for Oboe and String Quartet Vaughan WilliamsSix Studies in English Folksong for Cello and PianoArranged c.1983 for Cor anglais and String Quartet by Robert Stanton BlissQuintet for Oboe and String Quartet DeliusTwo Interludes from 'Fennimore and Gerda'Arranged 1977 for Oboe and
- [The Music of Frederick Delius: Style, Form and Ethos, by Prof. Jeremy Dibble](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/https-boydellandbrewer-com-9781783275779-the-music-of-frederick-delius/) - This new book examines Delius's individual approaches to genre, form, harmony, orchestration and literary texts which gave the composer's musical style such a unique voice. Boydell Press, June 2021 Delius Society members are eligible for a discount off the published price - details have been provided by email along with access to the Society's June
- [‘Grainger and Delius - A Musical Friendship’ announced as Delius Society's forthcoming digital event](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/stop-press-pianist-penelope-thwaites-will-be-special-guest-at-the-delius-societys-autumn-event/) - Pianist Penelope Thwaites in conversation with musicologist and conductor, Paul Jackson. Recorded at Steinway Hall, London This event will be available to Delius Society members via the website over the May Bank Holiday weekend - details will be announced on the Events page.
- [Anthony Payne (1936-2021)](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/anthony-payne-1936-2021/) - We were saddened to learn of the death of Anthony Payne, celebrated composer and Vice President of the Delius Society, on 30 April 2021, just a month after his wife, Jane Manning, passed away. Best known for his completion of Elgar's Third Symphony, his early works were inspired by Elgar, Delius and Vaughan Williams. He
- [Phoenix: a new recording from EM Records (EMR CD066)](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/phoenix-a-new-recording-from-em-records-emr-cd066/) - English oboe and piano music featuring Nicola Hands and Jonathan Pease. This recording promotes new contemporary works and arrangements for oboe / cor anglais and piano (three World Première recordings feature here) alongside other gems of the repertoire. https://www.em-records.com/discs/emr-cd066-details.html Sir Richard Rodney Bennett ‘Four Country Dances’ (2000) William Alwyn Sonata for oboe and piano (1934)
- [The Delius Society's online Annual General Meeting 2020](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-delius-societys-online-annual-general-meeting-2020/) - Delius Society members are invited to join the AGM, via the Zoom platform at 15:00 on Sunday 29 November. Full details of how to access the AGM are provided in the Journal, together with the Agenda. Following the AGM and exclusively for members, we are delighted that the current Delius Society Prize-winners, Tom Pickles and Olivia Chew (pictured),
- [World Premiere: missing movements from Delius's first String Quartet - performed by the Villiers Quartet](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/world-premiere-missing-movements-from-deliuss-first-string-quartet-performed-by-the-villiers-quartet/) - TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities A live performance by the Villiers Quartet (Katie Stillman, Tamaki Higashi, Carmen Flores and Rebecca Knight) with Professor Daniel Grimley (Music) and Dr Joanna Bullivant (Music). Frederick Delius completed his first string quartet in 1889, but until recently only the two final movements of the work
- [Delius As I Knew Him by Eric Fenby (revised edition)](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-as-i-knew-him-by-eric-fenby-revised-edition/) - This is a new edition of Eric Fenby’s famous book which has not been available in authorised form for some years. It is a memoir of the last six years of the composer’s life when Fenby, then a young organist from Scarborough, volunteered to live in Grez-sur-Loing to help the blind and partly paralysed Delius
- [Jeff Driggers remembered](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/jeff-driggers-remembered/) - The Society would like to acknowledge the death of Corlis Jefferson Driggers, who died on 11th November, a couple of weeks shy of his 89th birthday. He was a very longstanding Delian supporter in America, and did a huge amount for 'the cause'. Jeff Driggers was the Chief Art & Music Librarian for the City
- [An exhibition of Delius-inspired paintings by Keith Grant - temporarily closed until at least 6 April due to CoronaVirus - view and purchase online.](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/an-exhibition-of-delius-inspired-paintings/) - View the complete catalogue and to purchase online: https://www.chrisbeetles.com/exhibition/111/keith-grant Chris Beetles Gallery, 8-10 Ryder Street, London SW1Y 6QB Gallery Opening Times under normal conditions:Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5.30pm Delius inspired paintings by Keith Grant ‘I have always recognised the role of elemental nature in Delius’s work which expresses for me the deepest sense of
- [Margot la Rouge at Holland Park Opera - production and season cancelled](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/margot-la-rouge-at-holland-park-opera-tickets-now-on-sale/) - As a consequence of the UK government’s advice relating to the Covid-19 outbreak, Opera Holland Park is extremely sorry to inform you that the 2020 season scheduled to take place between June and August in our theatre in Holland Park will now not take place. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 29th and 31st July 2020 - all
- [STOP PRESS: Thursday 7th May 2020 - The Delius Society AGM and Annual Lunch](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/stop-press-thursday-7th-may-2020-the-delius-society-agm-and-lunch/) - Regretfully, in line with government guidelines on COVID-19, the Committee has taken the decision to postpone the AGM and Annual Lunch, scheduled for Thursday 7th May. Members who have paid to attend will have their money refunded. Members will be contacted when a new date for the AGM has been secured.
- [STOP PRESS: Postponement of Delius Society event with Jack Sullivan on 17th March](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/stop-press-postponement-of-delius-society-event-with-jack-sullivan-on-17th-march/) - In view of the anticipated diminished attendance for the Society's event on 17th March, due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the fact that the speaker was to have travelled from America, the Committee has taken the difficult decision to postpone the event until later in the year. We will advise on a new
- [Percy & Friends: The Music of Grainger and his Circle](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/percy-friends-the-music-of-grainger-and-his-circle/) - American pianist, Richard Masters, explores the piano works of Percy Grainger and his circle – while a student at the Hoch Conservatory, Frankfurt, Grainger studied piano with James Kwast and composition with Ivan Knorr. Knorr provided a key connection to four other composition students who would eventually be known as the Frankfurt Group. The group
- [Latest new releases](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/latest-new-releases/) - Find full details of these latest recordings on our 'New Releases' page: Legende Performed by violinist, Tasmin Little, with the BBC Philharmonic under conductor, Sir Andrew Davis on the Chandos label. and Orchestral music arranged for two pianos, Volume II Paris - The Song of a Great CityEventyrFantastic DanceSummer Night on the RiverSong of the
- ['2012 - What a Year!'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/2012-what-a-year/) - Tuesday 29th January 2012 at 6.30pmMike and Chris Green reflect upon some of the memorable events of our Anniversary year.Including the Chairman's 2012 Certificate Award and Presentation: celebrating individuals and organisations whose contribution has been outstanding. Light Refreshments with cash bar. Centenary Suite, New Cavendish Club, 44 Great Cumberland Place, London W1H 8BSNearest Underground station:
- [Robert Threlfall](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/robert-threlfall/) - The Committee of The Delius Society regrets to report the death of Robert Threlfall on Thursday 6th November, at the age of 96. He was the doyen of the Delian scholars, producing the definitive Catalogue of the Works of Frederick Delius in 1977, and a Supplement to it in 1986. He had been one of
- [DELIUS: A VILLAGE ROMEO AND JULIET First London performance for fifty years](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-a-village-romeo-and-juliet-first-london-performance-for-fifty-years/) - DELIUS: A VILLAGE ROMEO AND JULIETFirst London performance for fifty years Tuesday 25th SeptemberQueen Elizabeth Hall, LondonNew London OrchestraConductor, Ronald CorpAndrew StaplesAnna DevinChristopher MaltmanAndrew ShoreDavid Wilson-Johnson In the 150th anniversary year of Delius's birth, A Village Romeo and Juliet has, in Ronald Corp, found a true champion who is passionate about the opera. "It's a
- [Delius in 2012: An International Celebration](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/70/) - Tickets are now on sale for the Delius Study Weekend, 22nd - 23rd SeptemberDELIUS IN 2012: AN INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATIONThe British Library, Conference Centre, St Pancras, 96 Euston Road,London NW1 2DB A weekend symposium event organised by The Delius Society in partnership with the British Library, focuses on the life and work of the composer and
- [EALING AUTUMN FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE DELIUS AND DICKENS](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/ealing-autumn-festival-to-celebrate-delius-and-dickens/) - Following successful Festivals featuring Romance with Russia and Genius of Hungary, the third Ealing Autumn Festival (12th - 27th October) this year celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Delius and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. The main concentration of Delius events will take place over the opening weekend (Friday
- [Launch of the Delius International Composition Prize](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/launch-of-the-delius-international-composition-prize/) - The Delius Society has promoted an annual, conservatoire-based Performance Prize since 2004, which has been highly successful. In addition to this and new for 2012, the 150th anniversary of Delius's birth, is the launch of an International Composition Prize, open to all composers. Entrants are invited to offer a composition of 10-20 minutes' duration, scored
- [Sir George Shearing - an obituary](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/sir-george-shearing-an-obituary/) - A tribute to the Delius Society member and distinguished composer and performer The son of a coalman father and railway carriage cleaner mum, George was the youngest of nine children. Blind from birth, he was born on 13th August 1919, in a rundown area of Battersea, south-west London, where life was tough for his parents
- [New Releases](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/new-releases/) - Grieg and Delius Piano Concertos (SOMMCD 269) Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.16Delius: Piano Concerto in C minorGrieg: Piano Concerto No.2 in B minor (sketches)Delius: Three PreludesDelius: On Hearing the first Cuckoo in Spring Jan Latham-Koenig, Mark Bebbington An evergreen masterpiece, an under-appreciated jewel and a great 'what might have been' - pianist Mark
- [Evelin Gerhardi 1909-2015](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/evelin-gerhardi-1909-2015/) - It is with sadness that we record the peaceful death of a true friend of the Delius Society, Evelin Gerhardi, of Lüdenscheid, Germany, who has left us on 30 July at the great age of 106. In Evelin, we have lost the last living link to the two people she always referred to as 'Uncle
- [Delius operas in new productions](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-operas-in-new-productions/) - Northern Opera Group is planning a production of Delius's first opera Irmelin, which will be only the second staging, (after Beecham's in 1953). The production has the support of the Delius Trust and it is understood that a reduced orchestration will be used. Dates will be announced on the Concerts' page in due course. www.northernoperagroup.co.uk Opera Holland
- ['Delius: Apostle of Nature'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-apostle-of-nature/) - EMI's website, originally created by Jon Tolansky to accompany their 18-CD 150th Anniversary Edition box set of recordings made between 1929 and 1999 (5099908417527), is once again available and includes a useful Delius timeline amongst much else of interest: www.deliusapostle.com
- [Latest publication from a Delius authority](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/latest-publication-from-a-delius-authority/) - Delius and the Sound of Place Daniel M. Grimley, University of OxfordPublisher, Cambridge University PressPublished November 2018ISBN: 9781108657846 Few composers have responded as powerfully to place as Frederick Delius (1862-1934). Born in Yorkshire, Delius resided in the United States, Germany, and Scandinavia before settling in France, where he spent the majority of his professional career.
- [Crux Productions announce the long-awaited DVD release of John Bridcut's film-biography of Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/crux-productions-announce-the-long-awaited-dvd-release-of-john-bridcuts-film-biography-of-delius/) - Three of John Bridcut's award-winning composer film-biographies - on Delius, Elgar and Vaughan Williams - produced in partnership with Gonzo Multimedia, are the inaugural releases on the film-maker's new DVD label, Crux, and available to purchase from his website. The Pleasures of Delius, focuses on the highlights of Frederick Delius's early years and his pursuit
- [Internationally renowned British pianist, Mark Bebbington, to give talk on Delius's Piano Concerto on Wednesday 25th April 2018 at 7.15pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/internationally-renowned-british-pianist-mark-bebbington-to-give-talk-on-deliuss-piano-concerto-on-wednesday-25th-april-2018-at-7-15pm/) - To coincide with his new recording of the Delius Piano Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jan Latham Koenig for the SOMM label, pianist Mark Bebbington discusses Delius's Piano Concerto and also performs the Three Preludes and 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring' for piano duet, with pianist Irene Loh, in the
- ['Delius as I knew him' by Eric Fenby - Japanese translation by Midori Komachi](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-as-i-knew-him-by-eric-fenby-japanese-translation-by-midori-komachi/) - Eric Fenby's 'Delius as I Knew Him' has been translated into Japanese by Midori Komachi. In collaboration with Artes Publishing Japan, this is part of an initiative involving publication, concert and recordings to disseminate the works of the English composer Frederick Delius in Japan. Further information can be found on the Japanese website: https://motion-gallery.net/projects/delius A launch
- [Wexford Festival Opera's Koanga](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/105/) - Members will be aware that Wexford Festival Opera staged Delius's opera Koanga in October 2015. This special feature brings together an introductory piece on Wexford itself by Martin Lee-Browne, Michael Gieleta's insightful Director's Notes on the production, a review of the first night by Roger Buckley, and a report on the fascinating talk to members
- [Song of Summer re-release: Ken Russell Collection Vol. 1: The Great Composers](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/song-of-summer-re-release-ken-russell-collection-vol-1-the-great-composers/) - This collection brings together three career-defining works by Ken Russell showing him to be an inventive and ground-breaking pioneer. Russell's work for award-winning BBC arts documentary series Monitor and Omnibus were critically-acclaimed and paved the way for a brilliant career that spanned decades. Russell's tribute to the music he loved, Elgar (1962) is remarkable for its sensitive
- [Special Offers from Boydell Press (expires 1st April 2016)](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/special-offers-from-boydell-press-expires-1st-april-2016/) - Delius and his MusicMARTIN LEE-BROWNEPAUL GUINERYForeword by SIR MARK ELDER The book covers the composer's entire output, including his songs. His earliest compositions and 'trifles', right up to his final works, are all analysed; the history and background of each work and its critical reception are examined, set against the backdrop of events in Delius's
- [Sir Charles Groves - British Music](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/sir-charles-groves-british-music/) - Delius is well-represented in this box set of 24 CD's http://www.warnerclassics.com/release/4834206,0825646147243/sir-charles-groves-sir-charles-groves-british-music The eminent English conductor Sir Charles Groves is today remembered not so much for his breadth of repertoire as for his immense contribution to British music, which he continuously promoted, performed and recorded throughout his professional career. Featuring a wide variety of genres - from
- [English Song treasures now available as Boosey & Hawkes downloads](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/english-song-treasures-now-available-as-boosey-hawkes-downloads/) - The Boosey & Hawkes Digital Store has expanded to include over 150 English Songs, with many treasures from the archive returned to availability. Featured composers include Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Gurney, Ireland, Bridge, Warlock, Quilter and Head and the song, 'It was a Lover and his Lass' by Delius, just £2.50 to download. Further information is
- [The new Delius YouTube channel](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-new-delius-youtube-channel/) - The Delius website now has an exclusive YouTube channel, which can be reached via the link on the home page. Not only are there some wonderful excerpts from Delius's music, but also some fascinating insights and arrangements, as well as Ken Russell's full-length and intensely moving bio-pic 'Song of Summer' from 1968. Violinist, Midori Komachi's beautiful
- [Delius Society journals made available online](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-society-journals-made-available-online/) - The Delius Society is delighted to announce that a full set of Past Journals from the earliest up to two years ago is now available to Delius scholars, researchers, and those who are simply interested in Delius and his music. https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/publications/delius-society-journals/past-journals/ The old pages have been completely updated, and previously missing journals have been scanned
- [Delius and his music](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-and-his-music/) - Download PDF version Martin Lee-Browne & Paul GuineryForeword by Sir Mark Elder There are many biographies and articles about Frederick Delius's life (1862-1934), but there has never been a comprehensive book about his music until now. Everything he wrote, from his earliest compositions right up to his final works, is analysed here; the history and
- [SUMMER BOAT TRIP](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/summer-boat-trip/) - Download PDF version Tuesday 16th September 2014 1.45pm-6.00pm With live music from Digby Fairweather and his jazz band: Digby's Half Dozen Members and their friends are warmly invited to join Digby's Half Dozen for The Delius Society's summer boat trip aboard The Golden Jubilee. Digby and his band will give the premiere live performance of
- [Annual General Meeting in London followed by supper and evening recital](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/annual-general-meeting-in-london-followed-by-supper-and-evening-recital/) - Thursday 15th May 2014 AGM: 3.30pm The 2014 Annual General Meeting of the Delius Society will be held in Room 3, Conference Suite, St Giles Hotel, 1 Bedford Avenue, London WC1B 3GH t: 0207300 3052 http://centrallondon.stgiles.com (nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road) Supper: 5.00pm This will be followed by supper (at own cost) at Hudson's House Restaurant in
- [A British Music Society event](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/a-british-music-society-event/) - Saturday 10th May 2014 at 2.30pm The British Music Society presents 'Sir John Barbirolli: British Music's Cockney Emissary', an afternoon lecture at the British Library. Dr Raymond Holden, The Sir John Barbirolli Lecturer in Music at the Royal Academy of Music, will use recordings, marked scores and other performance artefacts to chart the role of
- [Delius Society event: Wednesday 16th April 2014 at 7.15pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-society-event-wednesday-16th-april-2014-at-7-15pm/) - 'Delius - and all that Jazz' Jazz musician and historian, Digby Fairweather, discusses the musical, harmonic and melodic relationships and influences between Delius' music and the jazz that arrived during the composer's later years. Digby's CD 'To Frederick with Affection' will be available to purchase. Venue: Centenary Suite, New Cavendish Club, 44 Great Cumberland Place,
- ['Colours of the Heart'; a debut album inspired by Delius and Gauguin, from violinist Midori Komachi](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/colours-of-the-heart-a-debut-album-inspired-by-delius-and-gauguin-from-violinist-midori-komachi/) - Violinist, Midori Komachi, has recorded her debut album; sonatas by Delius, Debussy and Ravel, which has been inspired by her project 'Delius and Gauguin; a conversation'; a programme of music expressing the exchanges between composers and artists. Midori has entitled her recording Colours of the Heart, on which she is joined by pianist and Steinway
- ['Delius: an Anglo-American Composer'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-an-anglo-american-composer/) - Wednesday 26th February 2014 at 7.15pm On the day of Delius's re-interment at Limpsfield, the Observer carried a lengthy interview with Sir Thomas Beecham in which he declared that he had thought of writing a book with the title 'An Anglo-American Composer'. Delius's contact with African-American music, he maintained, had 'brought out his gifts'. Tonight's
- ['Paris, the Song of a Great City: uncovering some musical secrets'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/paris-the-song-of-a-great-city-uncovering-some-musical-secrets/) - Monday 9th December 2013 at 7.15pm Tony Summers talks about the unusual and novel features of this early work and his quest to identify the source of some of Delius's musical materials. With musical extracts. Venue: The Centenary Suite, New Cavendish Club, 44 Great Cumberland Place, London W1H 8BS.Nearest Underground station: Marble Arch (Central Line).Members
- ['Delius in the Garden'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-in-the-garden/) - A talk with illustrations and musical excerpts by Dr Daniel Grimley, MA, PhD (Cantab) Wednesday 9th October 2013 at 7.15pm "This talk examines the role of gardens as a physical and symbolic presence in one of Delius's key later works, the Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra (1916). The Concerto's genesis and shape, I
- [Details of the Society's programme of forthcoming talks](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/details-of-the-societys-programme-of-forthcoming-talks/) - Details of the Society's programme of forthcoming talks with Daniel Grimley, Tony Summers, Roger Buckley, and Digby Fairweather can be found on the Events page: New members are particularly welcome! Still haven't joined? Go to our membership page to view the benefits: www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/membership/
- [Opera Frankfurt announce future performances of Delius's A Village Romeo and Juliet](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/opera-frankfurt-announce-future-performances-of-deliuss-a-village-romeo-and-juliet/) - 22nd, 25th, 29th June, 4th, 6th, 10th and 12th July 2014 Dietrich Volle (Manz)Magnús Baldvinsson (Marti)Jussi Myllys (Sali)Amanda Majeski (Vreli)Johannes Martin Kränzle (The Dark Fidler)Chorus and Orchestra of Oper Frankfurt/Paul Danielhttp://www.oper-frankfurt.de/en/page679.cfm?stueck=369
- [Birmingham Conservatoire to host major celebration of the music of Frederick Delius and John Ireland](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/birmingham-conservatoire-to-host-major-celebration-of-the-music-of-frederick-delius-and-john-ireland/) - Works by Delius are to feature in a five-day Festival at the Birmingham Conservatoire over 17th - 21st June. The Delius Society AGM, Annual Lunch and The Delius Prize 2013 (tenth year) will be held during the event on Friday 21st June. 'Delius and Ireland: A Celebration' is a five-day Festival, one of the biggest
- [Delius to be featured on BBC's 'The One Show'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-to-be-featured-on-bbcs-the-one-show-2/) - BBC 1's popular evening programme is due to feature Delius on Thursday 25th April (re-scheduled from 15th), probably with a recorded excerpt from 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring' and introduced by Cerys Matthews. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s40pdhttps://www.facebook.com/deliussociety?fref=tshttps://twitter.com/deliussociety
- [Collectable items for sale](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/collectable-items-for-sale/) - Don't miss these collectable items, now at bargain price! Following the 150th Anniversary Year, the Society has a limited stock of several recordings and a booklet for sale at special prices on a first come, first served basis. Further details of these recordings can be found on the 'New Releases' page. UKUSAEU£$€DELIUS AND FENBY -
- ['Delius in Hanwell 1892' Heritage Exhibition](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-in-hanwell-1892-heritage-exhibition/) - An Ealing Autumn Festival Heritage ProjectThursday 4th to Saturday 27th April 2013 Researched and compiled by David and Chris Blackwell (Hanwell Heritage and Local History Society), Terry Sanderson, and Edited by Gillian Spragg (Artistic Director of the Ealing Autumn Festival). Ealing Central Library103 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway, London, W5 5JYOfficial opening: Saturday 6th April
- [Delius to be featured on BBC's 'The One Show'](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-to-be-featured-on-bbcs-the-one-show/) - BBC 1's popular evening programme is due to feature Delius on Monday 15th April, probably with a recorded excerpt from 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring' and introduced by Giles Brandreth. Schedules are subject to change but will be confirmed nearer the time on the Society's Facebook and Twitter feeds: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007tcw7https://www.facebook.com/deliussociety?fref=tshttps://twitter.com/deliussociety
- [Success of 'Delius 2012' Review of the Year](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/success-of-delius-2012-review-of-the-year/) - Mike Green, Vice-Chairman and his brother, Chris, Project Advisor, provided members with an entertaining review of the Delius anniversary year (2012), including some of the many memorable events, concerts and recordings, at a special members' gathering in London recently. Certificates were presented to a number of worthy individuals and organisations who had contributed to the
- [To Frederick with Affection](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/to-frederick-with-affection/) - Digby Fairweather's recent jazz views of the music of Delius has made the Top 10 in the Annual Critics' Poll in Jazz Journal. Brigg FairSummer EveningFennimore and GerdaOn hearing the first Cuckoo in SpringSleigh Ride/Daybreak DanceFlorida Flare Up (from 'Appalachia')Dance for HarpsichordWith Delian piano reflections by Ralph Sutton, Alan Rogers and Paul Guinery, and other
- [DELIUS 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Chetham's School of Music Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th October 2012](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-150th-anniversary-celebration-chethams-school-of-music-wednesday-17th-saturday-20th-october-2012/) - Chetham's School of Music presents this four-day celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of Delius's birth, focussing on both the music and life of Delius, with the renowned concert cellist Raphael Wallfisch as the featured artist, guest Conductor, Dane Lam, and narrator, Jonathan Keeble, with contributions from Delius experts, Dr Lionel Carley and Lionel Friend.
- [Frederick Delius exhibition Barbican Library](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/frederick-delius-exhibition-barbican-library/) - 16th August - 25th September 2012FREDERICK DELIUS (1862-1934) An exhibition arranged by The Delius Society in celebration of Delius's birth 150 years ago. With original and copy scores, letters and pictures, the exhibition gives a brief overall view of his life and works. This exhibition complements The Delius Trust's exhibition on display at the Royal
- [Delius International Composition Prize-winner Announced](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-international-composition-prize-winner-announced/) - Following a huge international response to the inaugural Delius Composition Prize, launched as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the composer's birth in 2012, The Delius Society is delighted to announce the winner. From a total of 73 entries received by the closing date, the judging panel comprising the composers Anthony Payne, Sebastian Forbes
- [Don't miss the Delius exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall!](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/dont-miss-the-delius-exhibition-at-the-royal-albert-hall/) - Visitors to this year's BBC Prom concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, London, should visit the small exhibition of artefacts from the Delius Trust's Collection, along with the Ernest Procter portrait of Delius which is owned by the Royal Albert Hall. The exhibition is in the amphitheatre corridor so can be seen by anyone attending
- [English Music Festival - An invitation to the Delius Drinks Reception and CD launch](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/english-music-festival-an-invitation-to-the-delius-drinks-reception-and-cd-launch/) - Members of the Delius Society are invited to a Drinks Reception at this year's English Music Festival at 9.30pm on Tuesday 5th June. This follows the final concert, which includes several rarely heard works by Delius. The event, which will also see the launch of E.M.Records fifth disc of world premiere recordings of chamber works
- ['Delius: Composer, Lover, Enigma': a new film by John Bridcut](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/65/) - A major new film on Delius by the award-winning film maker John Bridcut is to be televised on BBC4 on Friday 25th May at 7.30pm. Using evidence from his friend, the Australian composer Percy Grainger, who reported that Delius "practised immorality with puritanical stubbornness", this film by John Bridcut explores the multiple contradictions of the
- [Chethams to commemorate Delius with Autumn Festival in Manchester and Bradford: 17th - 20th October](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/chethams-to-commemorate-delius-with-autumn-festival-in-manchester-and-bradford-17th-20th-october/) - Full details can now be found on our Concerts page, and also at: http://www.chethams.com/whats-on/delius-celebration
- [Delius to be commemorated during 2012 BBC 'Proms' season](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-to-be-commemorated-during-2012-bbc-proms-season/) - Seven concerts will feature works by Delius to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth this year. These include Sea Drift, Cynara, Paris, the Violin Concerto, and Songs of Farewell in the final 'Last Night'. Some will be broadcast on TV and all on BBC Radio 3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2012/people/2a006dfe-a7af-46d1-b38f-8c1d90dd230d
- [BBC Music Magazine to showcase Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/bbc-music-magazine-to-showcase-delius/) - BBC Music Magazine will include a feature on Delius in their June issue, on sale from 9th May. The cover CD will include the following works: Sea Drift, Poem of Life & Loveand the Piano Concerto. http://www.classical-music.com/issue/june-2012
- [Delius Celebration - Chetham's Symphony Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-celebration-chethams-symphony-orchestra/) - 18 October 2012, 7.30pmSt. George's Hall, BradfordA Delius 150th Anniversary Celebration ConcertTickets now on salePresented by Chetham's Symphony Orchestra and Chetham's Chamber Choir (youth orchestra and choir from Chetham's School in Manchester). Programme will include:Grieg: Music from Peer GyntDelius: Cello ConcertoDelius: Florida SuiteGrieg music: At the Wedding; Abduction of the Bride; In the Hall of
- [Edinburgh Festival - Tickets now on sale for opening concert - A Mass of Life Friday - 10th August](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/edinburgh-festival-tickets-now-on-sale-for-opening-concert-a-mass-of-life-friday-10th-august/) - Royal Scottish National OrchestraSir Andrew Davis, ConductorEdinburgh Festival ChorusAnna Christy, SopranoPamela Helen Stephen, Mezzo-sopranoRobert Murray, TenorHanno Müller-Brachmann, Bass BaritoneBook early to avoid disappointment http://www.eif.co.uk/opening
- [Delius features as 'Composer of the Week' on BBC Radio 3 from Monday 9th April 2012:](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/delius-features-as-composer-of-the-week-on-bbc-radio-3-from-monday-9th-april-2012/) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01fhyxg Celebrating the 150th year since the composer's birth, Donald Macleod is joined by the violinist Tasmin Little and cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, to discuss the life and music of Frederick Delius. Journeying from Delius's birth to death, Donald Macleod traces the composer's battle with his father, his jaunts off to Norway, Germany and Florida,
- [Look out for the Delius stamp!](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/look-out-for-the-delius-stamp/) - The Royal Mail will issue many special stamps throughout 2012, celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Olympic Games and 'Britons of Distinction'. One of the latter is Delius, who figures in a series of notable personalities with anniversaries in 2012, on sale from 23rd February. Stamps are usually available in a number of collectable formats,
- [Joint meeting of the Anglo-Norse Society and the Grieg Society](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/joint-meeting-of-the-anglo-norse-society-and-the-grieg-society/) - New Cavendish Club at 7.00pm for 7.15pm: 'Delius, Grieg and the High Hills'. In the 150th anniversary year commemorating Delius's birth, Robert Matthew-Walker outlines the connections between Delius's major work, 'The Song of the High Hills', and his profound friendship with Grieg against the background of the unique Norwegian landscape, which was clearly the inspiration
- [Listen 'live' on 24th February!](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/listen-live-on-24th-february/) - Listen in to the following live broadcast at www.rte.ie/lyricfm and click on 'listen now' on the upper right hand corner of the page: 24th February 8pmNational Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin.RTE National Symphony OrchestraAlan Smale (violin) and Martin Johnson (cello)Alan Buribayev, conductor. Grieg - Norwegian Dances Op. 35Delius - Concerto for Violin and CelloProkofiev - Symphony No.
- [Boosey & Hawkes commemorate Delius anniversary](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/boosey-hawkes-commemorate-delius-anniversary/) - Music publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, have commemorated the Delius anniversary with a dedicated web-page: http://www.boosey.com/cr/news/Delius-150th-EMI-box-and-Southbank-Centre-day/12354
- [Help us spread the word: request your Delius anniversary flyers now!](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/help-us-spread-the-word-request-your-delius-anniversary-flyers-now/) - Help us communicate the significance of the Delius anniversary by requesting copies of this A5-sized promotional flyers. Perfect for displaying and distributing at concerts, social gatherings, music groups, choirs, and for anyone involved in music-making or appreciation. Contact: 2012@TheDeliusSociety.org.uk
- [A pioneering new website partnership between The Delius Society and EMI Classics](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/a-pioneering-new-website-partnership-between-the-delius-society-and-emi-classics/) - EMI's 18-CD box set of Delius's music is now available. Why not take a look at the dedicated website: 'Apostle of Nature' which contains biographical detail as well as audio commentary from Delius authorities and samples of music: http://frederickdelius.com/ Press Release
- [The Delius Society is now on Twitter!](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/the-delius-society-is-now-on-twitter/) - Twitter is a useful worldwide real-time information network which is popular with individuals, societies, charities and businesses alike. Connect to the Delius Society on Twitter and you can follow or take part in the Society's conversations. At the heart of Twitter are small bursts of information called Tweets. Each Tweet can be up to 140
- [Incentive to programme works by Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/incentive-to-programme-works-by-delius/) - As an incentive to programme works by Delius during the anniversary year, Boosey & Hawkes will be offering a 25% discount on orchestral hire fees for (small right) UK performances of Delius' works, taking place over the course of 2012. This concession will apply to both professional and amateur orchestras alike. Enquiries to: Bevis Hungate,
- [FENBY - The 1984 Radio Programme Re-mastered CD now available to Members](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/fenby-the-1984-radio-programme-re-mastered-cd-now-available-to-members/) - The CD version of this splendid recording is now available exclusively to members. New members will receive a complementary copy of the CD as part of their 'joining pack'. A limited number of CDs are also available to existing members in return for a modest donation. Lyndon Jenkins provided a background to the recording (previously
- [EMI-Delius Website](https://www.delius.org.uk/news/emi-delius-website/) - A very exciting project is the Delius-EMI website, 'Delius - Apostle of Nature' due to be launched in October, ahead of the launch of an 18xCD set of Delius recordings. This is very much on target and is being driven along by the wonderfully efficient Jon Tolansky (who will be talking to the Society about

## Events

- [’Sleigh Ride’ in Germany](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sleigh-ride-in-germany/) - Glazunov: Winter from ‘The Seasons’Delius: Sleigh RideKorngold: The SnowmanWaldteufel: ‘Les Patineurs’ (The Skaters), WaltzTchaikovsky: Swan Lake Ballet Suite MDR Symphony OrchestraKyrian Friedenberg, conductor https://www.mdr.de/konzerte/konzertkalender/konzert-3452.html?utm_source=operabase.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=frederick-delius-a2153403-performances&utm_content=ticket This concert may well be broadcast from https://www.mdr.de/mdr-klassik-radio/ipg - check back nearer the time.
- [’By the River’ in Worthing](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/by-the-river-in-worthing/) - Moross The Big CountryBarry Dances with WolvesDelius Florida Suite: By the RiverWalton Cello ConcertoMacCunn The Land of the Mountain and the FloodErrollyn Wallen Mighty RiverSmetana Má vlast: Vltava Laura van der Heijden, celloWorthing Symphony OrchestraJohn Gibbons, conductor https://worthingsymphony.org.uk/#concerts
- [A ‘Walk’ in Ipswich](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/3374/) - Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Op. 96Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenWagner: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and IsoldeRachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, Op.45 Wolsey OrchestraRichard Laing, conductor https://www.wolseyorchestra.org
- [Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tunbridge-wells-international-music-festival/) - Ailsa Dixon: Lost ScherzoDelius: Quartet in C minor (1888)Ailsa Dixon: Sohrab and RustumBritten/Purcell: ChaconyWilliam Alwyn: Quartet No 9Ailsa Dixon: Nocturnal ScherzoAilsa Dixon: The Spirit of Love The Villiers Quartet https://www.enjoy.ly/uk/activity/68174124/delius-dixon-with-the-villers-quartet-the-king-charles-the-martyr-tunbridge-wells
- [Delius for piano duo](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-for-piano-duo/) - Mozart: Sonata for piano 4 hands in D K 381Delius, trans. Peter Warlock: On hearing the first cuckoo in spring Schubert: Fantasie in F minor, for piano 4 hands D 940; Op 103John Ireland: The Forgotten Rite, arranged for Piano Duet Delius, trans. Peter Warlock: In a Summer Garden Chabrier: Valse II, in E major,
- ['A Song of Summer' with Sinfonia of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-song-of-summer-with-sinfonia-of-london/) - Frederick Delius - A Song of SummerEdward Elgar - Cello ConcertoRalph Vaughan Williams - Symphony No 2, 'London' Sinfonia of LondonJohn Wilson - conductorSheku Kanneh-Mason - cellohttps://sinfoniaoflondon.com/concerts/
- ['Cuckoo' in New York](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-in-new-york/) - Delius, Frederick: On hearing the first cuckoo in springChilds, William Edward (Billy): A More Perfect UnionIshizaki, Hannah: Change Thy Course (World premiere)Schumann, Robert: Symphony no. 1 in B flat major “Spring”, Op.38 Demarre McGill, FluteAnthony McGill, ClarinetSummer for the City Festival Orchestra of Lincoln CenterJonathon Heyward, Conductor
- [‘North Country Sketches’ celebrated as part of Yorkshire Day in Bradford](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/north-county-sketches-celebrated-as-part-of-yorkshire-day/) - The inaugural Yorkshire Proms for Yorkshire Day! Cinematic scores, James Bond homages, Yorkshire songs, and a traditional, flag-waving Proms finale. The concert opens with a short overture by Jarrod Royles-Atkins, a composer born in Huddersfield who has since established a significant career in Los Angeles, working in film and video game music. This is followed by The
- [2027 Tommie Haglund Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2027-tommie-haglund-festival/) - Advance notice - further programme details and venues provided in due course. Tuesday April 20Open lecture 19.00, Tommie Haglund gives a talk on Frederick Delius Wednesday April 21Rehearsal with Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra together with the choir - Songs of Sunset Thursday April 22Rehearsal with the orchestra and soloists - Songs of Sunset Friday April 23Symposium
- ['Florence Fest' - a day of music-making in Limpsfield - Family Concert](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/florence-fest-a-day-of-music-making-in-limpsfield-for-all-ages/) - Florence Fest is a one-day music festival performed in the beautiful village setting of St Peter’s Church in Limpsfield, Surrey. There are two concerts: an 11am Family Concert and a 5pm Festival Concert. At 11am, join us for a classical music adventure for the whole family to help the little nightingale find its voice. Bring
- ['Florence Fest' - a day of music-making in Limpsfield - Festival Concert with Mark Padmore and Marta Fontanals-Simmons](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/florence-fest-a-day-of-music-making-in-limpsfield/) - Florence Fest is a one-day music festival performed in the beautiful village setting of St Peter’s Church in Limpsfield, Surrey. There are two concerts: an 11am Family Concert and a 5pm Festival Concert - inspired by the rich musical history of St Peter’s and the musicians connected to it. Did you know that some of
- [Celebrating the legacy of the Boyd Neel Orchestra - at Cambridge Summer Music](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/celebrating-the-legacy-of-the-boyd-neel-orchestra-at-cambridge-summer-music/) - Mátyás Seiber Besardo Suite No. 2 selectionsRalph Vaughan Williams Five Variants of Dives and LazarusChristopher Wood AberfanGustav Holst St Paul’s SuiteJohn Rutter Suite for Strings I. A-RovingFrederick Delius: Air and DancePeter Warlock: Serenade for the 60th Birthday of F. DeliusBenjamin Britten Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings. London Mozart PlayersJonathan Bloxham, conductorLaurence Kilsby, tenorMartin Owen, hornPetroc Trelawny, presenter https://cambridgesummermusic.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173678307
- [Summer Pastorale](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/summer-pastorale/) - Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring / A Walk to the Paradise GardenEnescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 2Beethoven: Symphony No.6 ('The Pastoral') Holborn Community Orchestra / Williams Birkbeck https://www.hcorchestra.co.uk/next-concert
- [Delius in Bradford - a FREE concert hosted by The Delius Society](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-bradford/) - 'In a Summer Garden - Delius in France' Ravel: Mother Goose SuiteDelius, arr Heseltine: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringChabrier: Romantic Waltz No 2Delius, arr Heseltine: In a Summer GardenMel Bonis: Six Valses-Caprice Ben Frith and Heidi Rolfe, piano four hands No ticket required. Find details on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-a-summer-garden-delius-in-france-tickets-1983442733609
- [Cheltenham Music Festival - The Last Night, with Sinfonia of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cheltenham-music-festival-the-last-night/) - Arthur Sullivan The Yeomen Of The Guard: OvertureFrederick Delius The Walk To The Paradise GardenRichard Rodney Bennett Summer MusicRalph Vaughan Williams The Lark AscendingWilliam Walton Spitfire Prelude and FugueEric Coates Calling All WorkersEdward Elgar Chanson de Matin and Chanson de NuitHaydn Wood London Landmarks - SuiteRobert Farnon Lake of the Woods Vivian Ellis Coronation ScotEric
- [Ryedale Festival - An English Summer with Sinfonia of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/ryedale-festival-an-english-summer/) - Arthur Sullivan - Overture, The Yeoman of the GuardFrederic Delius - The Walk to the Paradise GardenRichard Rodney Bennett - Summer MusicRalph Vaughan Williams - The Lark AscendingWilliam Walton - Spitfire Prelude and FugueEric Coates - Calling All WorkersEdward Elgar - Chanson de Matin & Chanson de NuitHaydn Wood - Suite: London LandmarksRobert Farnon -
- [From France to Surrey: The Final Journey of Composer Frederick Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/from-france-to-surrey-a-talk-by-graham-dixon/) - This is a revised date - please check on website that all details are still correct before making a special journey. From France to Surrey: The Final Journey of Composer Frederick Delius - a talk to be given by Delius Society member, Graham Dixon. The discovery of new papers relating to the burial of Delius in Limpsfield
- [English Music Festival - What Beauty Hast Thou Found?](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-what-beauty-hast-thou-found/) - Finzi: Concerto for Clarinet and Strings Op 31Linley: Violin ConcertoPitfield: Theme and VariationsDelius: Two AquarellesHowells: Prayer Time, from Lady Audrey's SuiteRawsthorne: Light Music for Strings Peter Cigleris, clarinetLucilla Rose Mariotti Banwell, violinLondon Mozart PlayersJohn Andrews, conductor https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/2026-may-festival/programme.php
- [English Music Festival - Seasons and Landscapes](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-seasons-and-landscapes/) - Alwyn: Three Winter PoemsHowells: In Gloucestershire (earlier version: 1920)Delius: Late SwallowsWood: Highgate Quartet London Chamber EnsembleMadeleine Mitchell, violinGordon Mackay, violinBridget Carey, violaJoseph Spooner, cello https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/2026-may-festival/programme.php
- [English Music Festival - Idylls of an Era](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-idylls-of-an-era/) - Howells: Sonata No 2 in E flat major Delius: Sonata No 2Holst: Five PiecesDavid Lewiston Sharpe: Four Deceptive Pieces (first professional performance)Rawsthorne: Theme and Variations in Am (UK premiere performance)Foulds: Caprice Pompadour (world premiere performance)Bliss: Sonata for piano and violin Rupert Marshall-Luck, violinPeter Cartwright, piano https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/2026-may-festival/programme.php
- ['Reflections of Britain' in Stoke-on-Trent](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/reflections-of-britain-in-stoke-on-trent/) - Mendelssohn: The Hebrides ('Fingal’s Cave') Elgar: Salut d’AmourHaydn: Symphony No. 104 ('The London')Delius: Two Pieces for Small Orchestra ('On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring', and 'Summer Night on the River') Staffordshire Chamber Orchestra
- [Discover Delius’ Walk to the Paradise Garden - online talk](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/discover-delius-walk-to-the-paradise-garden-online-talk/) - A 45 minute Discover Class tracing the background, dramatic context and musical language of Delius’s The Walk to the Paradise Garden hosted by Charlotte Newstead. Join at either 11am or 4.30pm on Zoom or video catch-up afterwards.
- ['Nature's Voice': a new work inspired by Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/natures-voice-a-new-work-inspired-by-delius/) - Tim Mallis: Pied Beauty (joint first prize)Elliott Park: Toward Inner Farne (joint first prize)Mason Birch: A Hymn to Evening (second prize)Richard Barnard: The Wild Hope (highly commended)Christopher Churcher: A Lament for Lost Words (highly commended)Delius: An ArabeskeFinzi: Seven part songsBeach: Dusk in JuneLehmann: Four Shakesperian Part-songs Allyn Wu, baritoneHugh Rowlands, organThe Delius SingersAlexander Pott, conductor
- [National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine on Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/national-symphony-orchestra-of-ukraine-on-tour-3/) - Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringDelius: Summer Night on the RiverBeethoven: Piano Concerto No 5 - EmperorBeethoven: Symphony No 3 in E flat major - Eroica Maria Pukhlianko, pianoNational Symphony Orchestra of UkraineVolodymyr Sirenko, conductor
- [Fantasy and Idyll](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/fantasy-and-idyll/) - Bax: TintagelDelius: Florida Suite - DaybreakVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingElgar: Symphony No 1 Mikhail Andreev, violinDarrell Davison, conductor https://www.adcticketing.com/whats-on/concert/fantasy-idyll
- [Double Concerto in Belgravia](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/double-concerto-in-bloomsbury/) - Grieg: Lyric SuiteDelius: Double ConcertoVaughan Williams: A London Symphony Bloomsbury Chamber OrchestraMichael Turner, conductorMadeleine Mitchell, violinJoseph Spooner, cello https://wegottickets.com/event/679424/
- [The 2026 Delius Prize](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-2026-delius-prize/) - The Delius Prize, sponsored by The Delius Society, is an annual competition for students at the major conservatoires. Adjudicated by conductor, Stephen Barlow, finalists will each play a 20-minute programme of music by Delius and his contemporaries, competing for a first prize of £1,500. Admission is free and all are welcome. https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/events-calendar/delius-society-prize-08-02-2026
- [Rosalind Ventris at Cowbridge Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/rosalind-ventris-at-the-cowbridge-music-festival/) - Cowbridge Music Festival - New Year Coffee ConcertFantasie (1910): Hélène Fleury-RoyViolin Sonata No. 2: Frederick Delius, arr. Lionel TertisSleep: Ivor Gurney, arr. Rosalind VentrisTwilight: Clarence Cameron White, arr. Tom Poster/Rosalind VentrisLyric Phantasy, Op. 46: Ruth GippsSonata for Viola and Piano: Rebecca Clarke Rosalind Ventris, violaTom Poster, piano
- [Another Music Festival: Hidden Voices](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/another-music-festival-hidden-voices/) - Bechara El-Khoury: Sextett for Six Violins Op 218Waxman: Four Scenes of ChildhoodEnescu: Piano Quintet in A major Op 29Akimenko: Chant d'Automne Op 16 No 1Delius: Cello Sonata, played by Rebecca Gilliver (cello), Sasha Grynyuk (piano)Boris Filanovski: Supremus 3 (world premiere)Zemlinsky: Trio in D minor for piano, clarinet and cello Op 3Osvaldo Golijov: Last Round Unheard
- [A Berkshire 'Walk'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-berkshire-walk/) - Family ConcertHolst: A Somerset RhapsodyProkofiev: Romeo and Juliet highlightsShostakovich: Piano Concerto No 2Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenBernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Windsor & Maidenhead Symphony OrchestraPiano Ryan Wang (BBC Young Musician of the Year 2024 Winner, WMSO Young Musician Concerto Competition 2023)https://wmso.org.uk/summer2026
- [A Song Before Sunrise](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-song-before-sunrise/) - Mendelssohn: Hebrides OvertureDelius: A Song Before SunriseParry: Lady Radnor’s SuiteElgar: Salut d'AmourMozart: Symphony No.40and works by Rachmaninov, Ives and Handel Fylde Sinfonia https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/fylde-sinfonia-a-musical-encounter
- [Delius at the Wigmore Hall](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-wigmore-hall/) - Songs by Mendelssohn, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Reinecke, Reger, Kirchner, Sullivan, Stanford, Delius ('Der Fichtenbaum'), Busoni and Grieg. Benjamin Appl, baritoneSholto Kynoch, piano https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202607191930
- [A Journey to the Opera](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-journey-to-the-opera/) - Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmila - OvertureMozart: Le nozze di Figaro - OvertureSaint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila - BacchanaleDelius: Irmelin - PreludeJohann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus - OvertureGershwin: Girl Crazy - OvertureOrquestra GulbenkianBar Avni, Maestrahttps://gulbenkian.pt/musica/en/agenda/a-journey-to-the-opera/ Both this and the 3pm performance are currently sold out - please check for returns.
- [Sir John Rutter Birthday Celebration](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-sheldonian/) - Grieg: Holberg Suite (From Holberg's Time) Op 40Bach: Concerto for oboe and violin in C minor BWV 1060RJohn Rutter: Suite for StringsJohn Rutter: Suite Antique, for flute, harpsichord and string orchestraDelius: Two AquarellesElgar: Introduction and Allegro for strings Op 47 Oxford Philharmonic OrchestraJohn Rutter, conductor https://oxfordphil.com/event/sir-john-rutter-birthday-celebration
- [Delius at the Stadthaus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-stadthaus/) - Delius, arr Beecham: The Walk to the Paradise GardenSaint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No 1 in A minor, Op.33Dvořák: Symphony No 7 in D minor, Op.70 Bryan Cheng, celloMusikkollegium WinterthurMichael Sanderling, conductor https://www.musikkollegium.ch/programm/michael-sanderling-dirigiert-dvorak-26-03-11-8099
- [Delius at the Stadthaus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-stadthaus/) - Delius, arr Beecham: The Walk to the Paradise GardenSaint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No 1 in A minor, Op.33Dvořák: Symphony No 7 in D minor, Op.70 Bryan Cheng, celloMusikkollegium WinterthurMichael Sanderling, conductor https://www.musikkollegium.ch/programm/michael-sanderling-dirigiert-dvorak-26-03-12-8100
- [National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine on Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-manchester/) - Maxim Berezovsky: The First Ukrainian Symphony in C majorBeethoven: Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major 'Emperor', Op.73Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringDelius: Summer Night on the RiverBeethoven: Symphony No 7 in A major, Op.92 Maria Pukhlianko, pianoNational Symphony Orchestra of UkraineVolodymyr Sirenko, conductor https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/national-symphony-orch-ukraine-160326
- [National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine on Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-basingstoke/) - Maxim Berezovsky: The First Ukrainian Symphony in C majorBeethoven: Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major 'Emperor', Op.73Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringDelius: Summer Night on the RiverBeethoven: Symphony No 7 in A major, Op.92 Maria Pukhlianko, pianoNational Symphony Orchestra of UkraineVolodymyr Sirenko, conductor https://www.anvilarts.org.uk:2087/events/nsou
- [National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine on Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/national-symphony-orchestra-of-ukraine-on-tour/) - Maxim Berezovsky: The First Ukrainian Symphony in C majorMozart: Piano Concerto No 23Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringDelius: Summer Night on the RiverMendelssohn: Symphony No 4 - Italian Maria Pukhlianko, pianoNational Symphony Orchestra of UkraineVolodymyr Sirenko, conductor https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/national-symphony-orchestra-of-ukraine
- [National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine on Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/national-symphony-orchestra-of-ukraine-on-tour-2/) - Maxim Berezovsky: The First Ukrainian Symphony in C majorBeethoven: Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major 'Emperor', Op.73Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringDelius: Summer Night on the RiverBeethoven: Symphony No 7 in A major, Op.92 Maria Pukhlianko, pianoNational Symphony Orchestra of UkraineVolodymyr Sirenko, conductor https://norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/national-symphony-orchestra-of-ukraine/#:~:text=National%20Symphony%20Orchestra%20of%20Ukraine,historic%20symphony%20for%20many%20reasons.
- ['Cuckoo' in New Hampshire](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-in-new-hampshire/) - Anthony Umbro: Celebratory OvertureDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringHaydn: Concerto in DSchubert: Symphony No. 4, “Tragic” Aurelia Faidley-Solars, celloNashua Chamber OrchestraDavid Feltner, conductor https://www.nco-music.org/spring-concert
- ['Cuckoo' in New Hampshire](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-in-new-hampshire-2/) - Anthony Umbro: Celebratory OvertureDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringHaydn: Concerto in DSchubert: Symphony No. 4, “Tragic” Aurelia Faidley-Solars, celloNashua Chamber OrchestraDavid Feltner, conductor https://www.nco-music.org/spring-concert
- [A 'Walk' in Sidcup, with Wagner and Grieg](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/3229/) - Wagner: Prelude, Act I 'Meistersingers'Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenGrieg: Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2Wagner: The Ride of the ValkyriesBusoni: TanzvalzerBinge: Sailing ByWaltzes by J.Strauss I and II Sidcup Symphony OrchestraConductor, James Ross https://www.sidcupsymphony.org.uk/tickets.html
- ["Delius٫ The English Composer Who Portrayed Nature" - a lecture in Iran](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius٫-the-english-composer-who-portrayed-nature-a-lecture-in-iran/) - "I am writing this to kindly inform you that this Thursday 20th November in the good memory of the late Fredrick Delius, I'll be giving an analytical lecture on the life and personal composition style of Delius, in one of the most prestigious cultural centers of Iran called the Arasbaran Cultural Center.I have always been
- [Delius in Cuba](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-cuba-3/) - Dvořák: Carnival OvertureDebussy (arr. Busser): Petite SuiteDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringRimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espangol Orquesta Sinfónica de Las TunasLee Bracegirdle, conductor
- [Delius in Cuba](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-cuba-4/) - Dvořák: Carnival OvertureDebussy (arr. Busser): Petite SuiteDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringRimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espangol Orquesta Sinfónica de Villa ClaraLee Bracegirdle, conductor
- [Delius Comes Home](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-comes-home/) - Some of Delius’s best-loved works, will be performed alongside music by composers who inspired — and were inspired by — Delius. Delius: Irmelin Prelude (arr. R. Threlfall)Delius: On Hearing The First Cuckoo in SpringGrieg: Holberg Suite, IV. AirDelius: Calinda (arr. E. Fenby)Delius: Air and DanceDelius: Late Swallows (arr. E. Fenby)Delius: Two Aquarelles (arr. E. Fenby)TBC:
- [Delius Society AGM](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-society-agm/) - Members should refer to the email providing full details.
- [A 'Walk' in Macclesfield](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-walk-in-macclesfield/) - Frederick Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenArvo Pärt: Berliner Messe / Salve ReginaRobert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 ('Rhenish') Macclesfield Singers and Macclesfield Symphony Orchestra https://www.kems.org.uk/nextconcertsingers.php
- [’Eventyr’ at the Brighton Dome](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/eventyr-at-the-brighton-dome/) - Frederick Delius – Eventyr (Once Upon a Time)Pyotr Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker Suite, Op.71aThomas De Hartmann – Ukrainian Christmas CarolsVaclav Trojan – Fairy Tales: A concerto for Accordion Alise Siliņa, accordionJoanna MacGregor, ConductorBrighton Philharmonic Orchestra
- [Violin Sonata No.2](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/violin-sonata-no-2/) - Elgar, Sir Edward Andante and Allegro for oboe and string trio (arr. for oboe and piano)Delius, Frederick Violin Sonata no. 2Stanford, Charles Villiers Piano Trio no. 3 in A major, Op.158Finzi, Gerald Interlude, Op.21Vaughan Williams, Ralph Piano Quintet Drew Petersen PianoStefan Milenkovich ViolinMaya Kilburn ViolinTorron Pfeffer ViolaGaeun Kim CelloRoni Gal-Ed OboeVadim Lando ClarinetErik Ralske French
- [Violin Sonata No.2](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/violin-sonata-no-2-2/) - Elgar, Sir Edward Andante and Allegro for oboe and string trio (arr. for oboe and piano)Delius, Frederick Violin Sonata no. 2Stanford, Charles Villiers Piano Trio no. 3 in A major, Op.158Finzi, Gerald Interlude, Op.21Vaughan Williams, Ralph Piano Quintet Drew Petersen PianoStefan Milenkovich ViolinMaya Kilburn ViolinTorron Pfeffer ViolaGaeun Kim CelloRoni Gal-Ed OboeVadim Lando ClarinetErik Ralske French
- [Delius for Keyboard](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/3145/) - Four hands - Lynn Arnold & Charles Matthews (piano duet) - to include works by Delius Lynn Arnold and Charles Matthews, piano https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13092/service-and-events/events/1197794
- [Daniel Grimley - ‘A Tale of Three Concertos: Elgar, Delius, and Beatrice Harrison’](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/daniel-grimley-a-tale-of-three-concertos-elgar-delius-and-beatrice-harrison/) - Elgar Society West Midlands Branch Elgar scholar Prof. Daniel Grimley will consider the role played by the cellist Beatrice Harrison in the composition and performance of three works: the Cello Concertos by Elgar and Delius, and Delius’s Double Concerto (which he wrote for Beatrice and her sister, May Harrison). The talk will assess Beatrice’s creative
- ['Song of Farewell' is coming home to Scarborough!](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/song-of-farewell-is-coming-home-to-scarborough/) - The acclaimed documentary SONG OF FAREWELL, produced by Yorkshire Television and first screened on ITV in 1982, is the tale of two Yorkshiremen, recounting Scarborough-born Eric Fenby’s legendary collaboration with the blind and crippled Frederick Delius in the last six years of the Bradford-born composer’s life in France. In the last 40 years it has
- [Rosalind Ventris, viola](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/rosalind-ventris-viola/) - Hélène Fleury-Roy: FantasieLuise Adolpha: Le Beau Drei StuckeRebecca Clarke: MorpheusIvor Gurney: Sleep (arr. Ventris)Clarence Cameron: White Twilight (arr. Ventris)Ruth Gipps: Lyric PhantasyFrederick Delius: Violin Sonata No.2 (arr. Tertis) Tom Poster, piano / Rosalind Ventris, viola https://assemblyhouseclassical.co.uk/
- [Adrian Brendel at Malvern Concert Club](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/adrian-brendel-at-malvern-concert-club/) - Fauré: Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 117Delius: Cello SonataFauré: Romance / PapillonsDebussy: Cello SonataBeethoven: Cello Sonata in A major, Op. 69 Adrian Brendel, celloSimon Crawford-Phillips, piano https://malvern-concert-club.co.uk/concert/adrian-brendel-cello-simon-crawford-phillips-piano/
- ['Summer Night' with Kingston Chamber Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/summer-night-with-kingston-chamber-orchestra/) - Mozart: Overture, The Marriage of FigaroDelius: Summer Night on the RiverMendelssohn: Overture, The HebridesBeach: Romance for Violin (soloist Emily Earl)Dvorak: Czech SuiteJoplin: 3 Ragtime PiecesMeyers: Around the Island Kingston Chamber OrchestraIn aid of NSPCC https://www.kcomusic.org/concerts
- [John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/john-wilsons-sinfonia-of-london/) - Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisBritten, Benjamin: Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, song cycle, Op.31Bliss, Arthur: Music for StringsDelius, Frederick: Late SwallowsElgar, Sir Edward: Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op.20 John Wilson, ConductorLaurence Kilsby, TenorChristopher Parkes, French HornSinfonia of London https://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/sinfonia-of-london-elgar-and-vaughan-williams
- [John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/john-wilsons-sinfonia-of-london-2/) - Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisBritten, Benjamin: Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, song cycle, Op.31Bliss, Arthur: Music for StringsDelius, Frederick: Late SwallowsElgar, Sir Edward: Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op.20 John Wilson, ConductorLaurence Kilsby, TenorChristopher Parkes, French HornSinfonia of London https://www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/john-wilson-conducts-the-tallis-fantasia
- [Piano 'four hands' at Guiting Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/guiting-music-festival/) - Franz Schubert: Variations in A flat major, D. 813Frederick Delius, arr. Peter Warlock: Summer Night on the RiverWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata in F major, K. 497Pamela Harrison: Dance Little Lady for piano duetSamuel Barber, arr. Arthur Gold and Robert Fizdale: Souvenirs op. 28 Simon Callaghan and Hiro Takenouchi (piano - four hands) https://guitingfestival.org/piano-four-hands-hiroaki-takenouchi-simon-callaghan/
- ['A Mass of Life' at the BBC Proms](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-mass-of-life-at-the-bbc-proms/) - Frederick DeliusA Mass of Life (sung in German, with English subtitles) There will be one interval Jennifer Davis, sopranoClaudia Huckle, contraltoDavid Butt Philip, tenorRoderick Williams, baritoneBBC Symphony ChorusLondon Philharmonic ChoirBBC Symphony OrchestraSir Mark Elder, conductor https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ej5fbp
- [John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/john-wilsons-sinfonia-of-london-3/) - Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisBritten, Benjamin: Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, song cycle, Op.31Bliss, Arthur: Music for StringsDelius, Frederick: Late SwallowsElgar, Sir Edward: Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op.20 John Wilson, ConductorLaurence Kilsby, TenorChristopher Parkes, French HornSinfonia of London https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/sinfonia-of-london-serenade
- [Amersham Festival of Music](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/amersham-festival-of-music/) - Delius: On hearing the first Cuckoo in SpringMozart: Piano Concerto No 23Price: AdorationMozart: Symphony No 40 Amersham Festival Chamber Orchestra https://www.amershamfestival.org/whats-on/mozart-in-the-chilterns-
- [Carwithen Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/carwithen-music-festival-2/) - Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring Alwyn: Sonata alla Toccata Ravel: Miroirs Swain: The Croon of the Sea Carwithen: Sonatina Clare Hammond, piano
- [Carwithen Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/carwithen-music-festival/) - Vaughan Williams: Orpheus With His Lute / Silent Moon / A Winter’s Willow / On Wenlock Edge Delius: Der Fichtenbaum / Hochgebirgslebe / Hor Ich Das Liedchen Klingen Clarke: The Seal Man/ Tiger Tiger/ The Donkey / June Twilight Quilter: Drink To Me Only / Autumn Evening / It Was A Lover And His Lass
- [Piano Concerto in Guildford](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/piano-concerto/) - Guildford International Concert Season Jeffrey Ching - Il maestro di capellaMendelssohn - Symphony no. 4 ItalianDelius - Piano ConcertoElgar - Nimrod from Enigma VariationsBizet - Carmen Suite no. 1Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Philippine Philharmonic OrchestraConductor - Grzegorz NowakSoloist - Mark Bebbington https://trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/classical-opera/bizet-carmen-suite-tickets
- [A 'Walk' in Lyndhurst](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-walk-in-lyndhurst/) - Beethoven: Creatures of Prometheus OvertureBizet: Selected pieces from Carmen Suite No.1 & No.2Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenHrold: La fille mal gardéeLiszt: Les PreludesSaint-Saens: Henry VIII Ballet No.1 & No.2Verdi: Nabucco Overture Solent Concert Orchestra https://wegottickets.com/event/653538
- [A 'Walk' in Eastbourne](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-walk-in-eastbourne/) - Nicolai: Merry Wives of Windsor OvertureSchubert: Unfinished SymphonyDvorák: Slavonic Dance No 4Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenRachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Pianist Firoze Madon (winner of 2025 ESO Young Soloist competition)Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra https://eso.org.uk/history-of-concerts/
- [Delius at the English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-english-music-festival-4/) - Music out of SilenceNorman O’Neill: Suite in B minor for Violin and Piano (First Public Performance)Frederick Delius: Sonata in B major for Violin and PianoAlan Rawsthorne: Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano (First Public Performance)Herbert Howells: Cradle Song (World Premiere Performance)Lento, assai espressivo (World Premiere Performance) Rupert Marshall-Luck (violin)Peter Cartwright (piano) Tickets will
- [Three Choirs Festival - Hereford](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/three-choirs-festival/) - Recital with James Gilchrist and Anna Tilbrook Songs by Quilter Under the Greenwood TreeL Boulanger Songs from Clairières dans le ciel Bliss The Hare from Three Romantic Songs; This Night from Three Songs; The Fallow Deer at the Lonely House M Herbert The Lake Isle of Innisfree; To Daffodils Delius To Daffodils; Spring, the Sweet Spring Quilter Song of the Blackbird; Spring is at the
- [Owain Arwel Hughes conducts 'Walk'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/owain-arwel-hughes-conducts-walk/) - Wagner:​ Tannhäuser OvertureDelius: ​​The ​​Walk to the Paradise Garden​​Smetana:​​ Vltava​​​​​Elgar: ​Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2, ‘London’ Trinity Orchestra (Harrow)Owain Arwel Hughes, Conductorhttps://trinityorchestra.org.uk/concerts/ Pre-concert talk from 7:00pm
- [FREE Lunchtime Recital](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/free-lunchtime-recital/) - Delius: Cello Sonata, Caprice and ElegyBach: Sonata in D BWV 1028 (written for Viola da Gamba)Elgar: Chansons de Matin / Chansons de Nuit Felicity Vincent, celloPeter Arnold, piano Wesley’s Chapel is a short walk from Old Street tube station
- [Delius Piano Concerto in Manila prior to UK tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-piano-concerto-in-manila-prior-to-uk-tour/) - Edward Elgar: 'Nimrod'Frederick Delius: Piano Concerto Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 ('Italian')Jeffrey Ching: Il Maestro di CappellaRalph Vaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingLudwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 Philippine Philharmonic OrchestraDiomedes Saraza Jr., violinMark Bebbington, pianoGrzegorz Nowak, conductor https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/event/ppo-send-off-concert
- [Wexford Festival Opera: The Magic Fountain](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/wexford-festival-opera-the-magic-fountain/) - Sunday 19, Thursday 23, Saturday 25, and Friday 31 OctoberFrederick Delius: The Magic FountainPriority booking: 23 April 2025 / 30 AprilGeneral booking: Wed 7 May 2025 The Magic Fountain by Frederick Delius tells the story of a Spanish explorer, Solano, and his crew, who are becalmed at sea off the coast of Florida. While the
- [The Limpsfield Papers: a talk by Graham Dixon](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-limpsfield-papers-a-talk-by-graham-dixon/) - Graham Dixon describes documents in the possession of Limpsfield Parish Church, which contain previously unknown material about the composer Frederick Delius and how he came to be buried in Limpsfield. The unfolding drama involves a large cast: Delius’s widow, the Rector and Curate, Delius’s assistant, various notable musicians, Mr Brasier the undertaker, the staff of
- [Delius at 'Best of British'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-best-of-british/) - Part of a 2-day celebration of music by British composers at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Please see website for details of the day's programme. Delius: Cello Sonata Chian Chian Hsu, celloCharles Matthews, Piano https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/events-calendar/best-of-british-ii-18-02-2025
- [The Song of the High Hills](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-song-of-the-high-hills/) - Richard Blackford: La Sagrada Familia Symphony (world premiere)Delius: The Song of the High HillsWalton: Belshazzar's Feast Christopher Purves, baritoneThe Bach ChoirPhilharmonia OrchestraDavid Hill, conductor Supported by the Delius Trust Insights pre-concert talk: 6.15pm in the Clore BallroomSpeakers: Andrew J Boyle, Richard Blackford, David Hill https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/the-bach-choir-belshazzars-feast
- ['Florida' in Louisiana](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/florida-in-louisiana/) - Gabriela Lena Frank: Apu: Tone Poem for OrchestraDelius: 'Florida'Dvorak: Cello Concerto Pre-concert talk at 18:30Matthew Kraemer, ConductorJoshua Roman, CelloLouisiana Philharmonic Orchestra https://lpomusic.com/events/dvorak-cello-concerto-mar13-2025-orpheum
- [2025 Delius Prize](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2025-delius-prize/) - The final round of the Delius Prize, hosted and sponsored by The Delius Society, adjudicated by Mark Bebbington. Finalists, who are students at the Royal Academy of Music, will each perform a 20-minute recital of music by Delius and his contemporaries. Entry is FREE and tickets are limited. Please book in advance via the website:
- [A 'Walk' in New South Wales](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-walk-in-new-south-wales/) - Giuseppe Verdi: Overture to 'The Force of Destiny'Max Bruch: Kol Nidrei (William Howard – cello)Frederick Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenEmmanuel Chabrier: EspañaAlfred Hill: Australia Symphony Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra https://shso.org.au/2025-concert-series
- [A 'Walk' in New South Wales](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-walk-in-new-south-wales-2/) - Giuseppe Verdi: Overture to 'The Force of Destiny'Max Bruch: Kol Nidrei (William Howard – cello)Frederick Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenEmmanuel Chabrier: EspañaAlfred Hill: Australia Symphony Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra https://shso.org.au/2025-concert-series
- ['Cuckoo' in Sheffield](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-in-sheffield/) - Great Classical MasterpiecesMozart: Overture 'Cosi fan tutte'Delius: On hearing the first cuckoo in SpringSchumann: Piano ConcertoBeethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36 Sheffield Chamber OrchestraLaurence Perkins, conductorTim Horton, piano https://www.scorchestra.uk/concert/great-classical-masterpieces-2025
- [Delius Prize-winning Performers - FREE Lunchtime Concert](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-prize-winners-perform-at-lunchtime/) - Amy Beach: Romance for Violin and Piano, Op.23Frederick Delius: Violin Sonata No. 2Richard Strauss: Violin Sonata in E flat Major, Op. 18 Prize-winners from the 2024 Delius Prize who are students from the Royal Academy of Music:Rachael Kwa, violinAndrew Zhao, piano (Delius and the Beach)Julian Chan, piano (Strauss)
- [Delius at the English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-walk-at-the-english-music-festival/) - OPENING CONCERT William Alwyn: The Innumerable Dance: An English OvertureFrederick Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenSir Arthur Bliss: Cello ConcertoRalph Vaughan Williams: Heroic Elegy and Triumphal EpilogueStanley Bate: Symphony no.2 (World Premiere Performance) BBC Concert OrchestraMartin Yates (conductor)Raphael Wallfisch (cello) Tickets will be on sale online via the website and by means of a
- [Delius at the English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-english-music-festival-5/) - Ralph Vaughan Williams: Festival Te DeumHerbert Howells: Like as the HartEdgar Bainton: The Golden SkeinJohn Gardner: Three Amorous AirsSir Edward Elgar: Good MorrowFrederick Delius: To be Sung of a Summer Night on the WaterGeorge Dyson: Morning and Evening/Hymn for a Musician/Hymn to the StarsHerbert Howells: Magnificat from Gloucester ServiceRalph Vaughan Williams: Three Preludes on Welsh
- ['Summer Evening' in Aylesbury](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/summer-evening-in-aylesbury/) - Delius: Summer EveningShostakovich: Concerto No. 2 in F, Op. 102Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 Aylesbury Symphony OrchestraRobert Hodge, Conductor https://aylesburyorchestra.co.uk
- [Piano Concerto in Norwich](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/piano-concerto-in-norwich/) - Bizet: Carmen Suite No.1Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake SuiteDelius: Piano ConcertoVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingBeethoven: Symphony No.5 Philippine Philharmonic OrchestraGrzegorz Nowak, ConductorMark Bebbington, Piano https://norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/philippine-philharmonic
- [Piano Concerto in Bradford](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sdgsg/) - Bizet: Carmen Suite No.1Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake SuiteDelius: Piano ConcertoVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingBeethoven: Symphony No.5 Philippine Philharmonic OrchestraGrzegorz Nowak, ConductorMark Bebbington, Piano https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/philippine-philharmonic-orchestra
- [Music for Advent-Eve](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/music-for-advent-eve/) - Sibelius: Symphony No. 1Holst: Fugal OvertureDelius: Sleigh RideRimsky-Korsakov: Christmas Eve PolonaiseTchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite Bloomsbury Chamber OrchestraConductor, Michael Turnerhttps://wegottickets.com/event/632494
- ['Summer Evening' at Petersfield Musical Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/summer-evening-at-petersfield-musical-festival/) - Parry: Blest Pair of SirensDelius: Summer EveningSaint-Saens: Cello ConcertoVaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem Petersfield Festival Chorus with Petersfield and Fernhurst Choral SocietiesBasingstoke Symphony Orchestra, conductors Paul Spicer and Stephen ScotchmerLucy Scotchmer, CelloCaroline Taylor, SopranoThomas Humphreys, Baritonehttps://petersfieldmusicalfestival.org.uk/event/festival-chorus-with-basingstoke-symphony-orchestra-parry-vaughan-williams-saint-saens-delius/
- [Delius in Taunton](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-taunton/) - Nigel Cavey: An affectionate nod to FrederickDelius: Summer Night on the RiverGershwin: Rhapsody in BlueSchumann: Symphony No 4 Shao-Shen, pianoSomerset County OrchestraDavid Hedges, conductor somersetcountyorchestra.co.uk/whats-on/
- [Penelope Thwaites Celebration and a Delius first performance](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/penelope-thwaites-celebration-delius-in-a-summer-garden/) - A Celebration Concert for the 50th Anniversary of the London debut of Steinway artist Penelope Thwaites AM, pianist and composer. Solo Piano Bach/Rummel: Chorale Prelude: Jesus Christus Gottes’ Sohn Brahms: Intermezzo in B flat minor Op.117 No 2 Haydn: Variations in F minor Hob.17 No 6 Chopin: Waltz in B minor Op.69 No 2 Duo
- [I Heard you Singing](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/i-heard-you-singing/) - Hugo Wolf Eichendorff-Lieder: Das Ständchen / Eichendorff-Lieder: Nachtzauber / Liebchen, wo bist du? / Mörike Lieder: An eine ÄolsharfeFranz Schubert Des Fräuleins Liebeslauschen D698 / Der Einsame D800 Old Songs Awaken / Sprache der Liebe D410Madeleine Dring Encouragements to a LoverClaude Debussy MandolineSamuel Barber There's Nae Lark / Murmurings of SolitudeErich Wolfgang Korngold Liebesbriefchen Op.
- [Delius in Bedford](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-bedfordshire/) - Delius: On hearing the first cuckoo in spring / Summer night on the riverHolst: Country Song / Marching SongMalcolm Arnold: Clarinet ConcertoVaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 Bedford SinfoniaGuest Conductor: Ian SmithSoloist: Paul Harris https://bedfordsymphony.com/event/delius-holst-arnold-vaughan-williams/
- [Delius Society AGM and musical interlude](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-society-agm-and-musical-interlude/) - Members' only event Join members of the Delius Society Committee for the latest news and developments, and enjoy a specially filmed recital of music by Delius and York Bowen performed by Lynn Arnold and Charles Matthews, piano duet. To join the Society, please visit our Membership page: https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/membership/
- ['The 20th Century Romantic British Piano Concerto'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-20th-century-romantic-british-piano-concerto/) - A lecture-recital - Pianist Mark Bebbington discusses the piano concertos of Frederick DELIUS, John IRELAND, Arthur BLISS and Doreen CARWITHEN, with recordings and extracts from the piano. Tickets £10 / (FREE to those in full-time education)Presented by the Arthur Bliss Society - all welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/1090034939357596
- ['Eventyr' for Four Hands](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/eventyr-for-four-hands/) - Lunchtime Recital Czerny: Grande Sonata Brillante in C minor Op. 10Delius: ‘Eventyr’ (Once Upon a Time) arr. Dale Lynn Arnold and Charles Matthews, piano duet https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/r8e-four-hands-lynn-arnold-charles-matthewslunchtime-concertoctober-2024
- [Piano Concerto in Hampstead - original three movement version](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/piano-concerto-in-hampstead/) - From Earth to SkyVaughan Williams: Serenade to MusicDelius: Piano ConcertoElgar: Symphony No. 1 Willow OrchestraSarah Potjewijd, piano Tickets/further infohttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-earth-to-sky-tickets-1006254874417#:~:text=About%20this%20event&text=This%20music%20captures%20the%20sounds,at%20St%20John's%20Downshire%20Hill. "It is a huge privilege to be able to perform Delius' Piano Concerto and bring to life an under-performed work in piano repertoire. It is also exciting to get to play the original three movement version
- [Delius in Cuba](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-cuba-2/) - Wagner: 'Die Meistersinger' Ovt.Delius: La Calinda from KoangaDelius: In a Summer GardenSibelius: 'Finlandia' Villa Clara Symphony OrchestraLee Bracegirdle, Conductor
- ['Cuckoo' in Dorchester Abbey](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-in-dorchester-abbey/) - Vaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingJohn Williams: Schindlers ListDelius: On hearing the first cuckoo on springAlbinoni: AdagioLubbock: EmmanuelBarber: Adagio Agnus Dei for choirElgar: Agnus Dei (Nimrod from Enigma Variations) for choirHandel: Ombra mai fuMichael Howell: Great is the Grief and Rise again Jan Schmolck, violinOSJ VoicesOrchestra of St John’sFeaturing Michael Howell of Channel 4’s 'The Piano'
- ['Cuckoo' in Oxford](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-in-oxford/) - Vaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingJohn Williams: Schindlers ListDelius: On hearing the first cuckoo on springAlbinoni: AdagioLubbock: EmmanuelBarber: Adagio Agnus Dei for choirElgar: Agnus Dei (Nimrod from Enigma Variations) for choirHandel: Ombra mai fuMichael Howell: Great is the Grief and Rise again Jan Schmolck, violinOSJ VoicesOrchestra of St John’sFeaturing Michael Howell of Channel 4’s 'The Piano'
- [Delius in Cuba](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-cuba/) - Wagner: 'Die Meistersinger' Ovt.Delius: La Calinda from KoangaDelius: In a Summer GardenTchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 Orquesta Sinfonica de OrienteLee Bracegirdle, ConductorMartin Camacho, Piano
- [Delius at the Holywell Music Room](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-holywell-music-room/) - 'Contrasts' Schumann: Fantasy Pieces for clarinet and piano, Op. 73Delius: Sonata No. 2 for violin and pianoMilhaud: Suite for clarinet, violin and piano, Op. 157bCiesla: Balinese Moods for solo clarinetPiazzolla: Le Grand Tango for violin and pianoBartók: Contrasts for clarinet, violin and piano Adrian Adlam, violinLaura Ruiz Ferreres, clarinetThomas Hell, piano Contrasts - Oxford Philharmonic
- [‘The Era of the Crystal Palace’](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-era-of-the-crystal-palace/) - Delius: Aquarelles for string orchestra (1917), arr. Eric FenbAntheil: Serenade for string orchestra (1948)Constant van de Wall: Wajang legend (1925)Andre Caplet: Conte Fantastique après ‘Le Masque de la Mort rouge’ for harp & string orchestra (1919)Guillaume Kekeu: Adagio (1891)Ravel: Petite Symphonie à cordes (1903), arr. Rudolf Barshai Ciconia Consort – The Hague String OrchestraDick van
- [‘The Era of the Crystal Palace’](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-era-of-the-crystal-palace-2/) - Delius: Aquarelles for string orchestra (1917), arr. Eric FenbyAntheil: Serenade for string orchestra (1948)Constant van de Wall: Wajang legend (1925)Andre Caplet: Conte Fantastique après ‘Le Masque de la Mort rouge’ for harp & string orchestra (1919)Guillaume Kekeu: Adagio (1891)Ravel: Petite Symphonie à cordes (1903), arr. Rudolf Barshai Ciconia Consort – The Hague String OrchestraDick van
- [‘The Era of the Crystal Palace’](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-era-of-the-crystal-palace-3/) - Delius: Aquarelles for string orchestra (1917), arr. Eric FenbAntheil: Serenade for string orchestra (1948)Constant van de Wall: Wajang legend (1925)Andre Caplet: Conte Fantastique après ‘Le Masque de la Mort rouge’ for harp & string orchestra (1919)Guillaume Kekeu: Adagio (1891)Ravel: Petite Symphonie à cordes (1903), arr. Rudolf Barshai Ciconia Consort – The Hague String OrchestraDick van
- [‘The Era of the Crystal Palace’](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-era-of-the-crystal-palace-4/) - Delius: Aquarelles for string orchestra (1917), arr. Eric FenbAntheil: Serenade for string orchestra (1948)Constant van de Wall: Wajang legend (1925)Andre Caplet: Conte Fantastique après ‘Le Masque de la Mort rouge’ for harp & string orchestra (1919)Guillaume Kekeu: Adagio (1891)Ravel: Petite Symphonie à cordes (1903), arr. Rudolf Barshai Ciconia Consort – The Hague String OrchestraDick van
- [Shakespearean Evening](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/shakespearean-evening/) - Dvorak: OthelloSibelius: Tempest Suite 1Delius: 'The Walk to the Paradise Garden'Bernstein: West Side Story Symphonic Dances Milton Keynes Sinfonia http://mksinf.mywebcommunity.org/programme.html
- [A 'Walk' in Tunbridge Wells](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2881/) - Delius: 'The Walk to the Paradise Garden'Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, ‘Spring’ Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony OrchestraDominic Grier, ConductorGuy Johnston, Cellohttps://rtwso.org/delius-dvorak-schumann/
- [Philharmonique, Liège](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/philharmonique-liege-2/) - Symphonie Du Nouveau MondThe Walk to The Paradise Garden, DeliusPoème nocturne, Op.29, Ysaÿe, EugèneSymphony No. 9, op. 95 (Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, op. 95 B. 178), Dvořák Philharmonique, LiègeConductor, Pablo González https://www.oprl.be/en/concerts?date=2025-05-08&series=All&field_lieu_target_id=All
- [Philharmonique, Liège](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/philharmonique-liege/) - Symphonie Du Nouveau MondThe Walk to The Paradise Garden, DeliusPoème nocturne, Op.29, Ysaÿe, EugèneSymphony No. 9, op. 95 (Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, op. 95 B. 178), Dvořák Philharmonique, LiègeConductor, Pablo González https://www.oprl.be/en/concerts?date=2025-05-08&series=All&field_lieu_target_id=All
- [Philharmonique, Liège](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2876/) - Symphonie Du Nouveau MondThe Walk to The Paradise Garden, DeliusPoème nocturne, Op.29, Ysaÿe, EugèneSymphony No. 9, op. 95 (Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, op. 95 B. 178), Dvořák Philharmonique, LiègeConductor, Pablo González https://www.oprl.be/en/concerts?date=2025-05-08&series=All&field_lieu_target_id=All
- [Kammer Philharmonie Europa – UK Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/kammer-philharmonie-europa-tour/) - Bute Arts Society Vivaldi - 'Concerto di Parigi' for strings and basso continuo in G Minor RV 157Albinoni - Concerto Saint Marc in B Major, for trumpet and orchestraJ. S. Bach - Concert for violin and orchestra a minor BWV 1041Holst: St. Paul's SuiteDelius - Two AquarellesW.A. Mozart - Divertimento D Major KV.136 Kammer Philharmonie
- [John Storgårds conducts Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/john-storgards-conducts-delius-2/) - Schumann: Violin ConcertoDelius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenElgar: Enigma Variations Orchestre Symphonique de MontrealJohn Storgårds, conductorKaren Gomyo, violin https://www.osm.ca/en
- [Summer Favourites in Worthing](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/summer-favourites-in-worthing/) - Summer FavouritesMendelssohn: Overture ‘A Midsummer night’s dream”Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minorDelius: 'Fennimore & Gerda' – IntermezzoBeethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F major Worthing Symphony OrchestraJohn Gibbons, ConductorYi Yang Chen, piano https://www.worthingsymphony.org.uk/events/2024-25/summer-favourites
- ['Cuckoo' - RPO in Crawley](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-with-the-rpo/) - Grieg: Peer Gynt SuiteVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingJohann Strauss II: Fruhlingsstimmen ‘Voices of Spring’Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringBeethoven: Symphony No.6, ‘Pastoral’ Matthew Coorey, ConductorRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra https://www.rpo.co.uk/whats-on/event/2127/-?highlight=WyJkZWxpdXMncyIsImRlbGl1cyciLCJkZWxpdXMiXQ==
- [A Hampshire 'Walk'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-hampshire-walk/) - In Tune with Nature: A concert for wellbeing and mindfulness Vaughan Williams: The Wasps OvertureTchaikovsky: The Rose Adagio (from The Sleeping Beauty)Delius: The Walk To The Paradise GardenPrice: Dances In The Cane BreaksShostakovich: Romance from The GadflyVaughan Williams: Pastoral Symphony Havant Symphony Orchestra https://www.havantorchestras.org.uk/index.php
- ['Florida' in Didcot](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/florida-in-didcot/) - British Symphonic Discoveries Coates: The Three ElizabethsHarty: With the Wild GeeseElgar: Pomp and Circumstance March no 1 (Land of Hope and Glory)Delius: Florida Suite Didcot Concert OrchestraGeoff Bushell, conductor http://www.didcotconcertorchestra.org.uk/
- [Kammer Philharmonie Europa - UK Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/kammer-philharmonie-europa-tour-2/) - Evesham & District Music Club Vivaldi - 'Concerto di Parigi' for strings and basso continuo in G Minor RV 157Albinoni - Concerto Saint Marc in B Major, for trumpet and orchestraJ. S. Bach - Concert for violin and orchestra a minor BWV 1041Holst: St. Paul's SuiteDelius - Two AquarellesW.A. Mozart - Divertimento D Major KV.136
- [Kammer Philharmonie Europa - UK Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/kammer-philharmonie-europa-tour-3/) - Rottingdean Arts Vivaldi - 'Concerto di Parigi' for strings and basso continuo in G Minor RV 157Albinoni - Concerto Saint Marc in B Major, for trumpet and orchestraJ. S. Bach - Concert for violin and orchestra a minor BWV 1041Holst: St. Paul's SuiteDelius - Two AquarellesW.A. Mozart - Divertimento D Major KV.136 Kammer Philharmonie Europa
- [Kammer Philharmonie Europa - UK Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/kammer-philharmonie-europa-tour-4/) - Avon Valley Concerts Vivaldi - 'Concerto di Parigi' for strings and basso continuo in G Minor RV 157Albinoni - Concerto Saint Marc in B Major, for trumpet and orchestraJ. S. Bach - Concert for violin and orchestra a minor BWV 1041Holst: St. Paul's SuiteDelius - Two AquarellesW.A. Mozart - Divertimento D Major KV.136 Kammer Philharmonie
- ['La Calinda' at Bromsgrove Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/la-calinda-at-bromsgrove-festival/) - Symphonic Rhapsodies - A Summer Gala J Strauss Jnr: Die Fledermaus OvertureDelius: La Calinda Sibelius: Symphony No. 6 Holst: A Somerset RhapsodyDelius: Summer EveningSibelius: Symphony No. 7 Orchestra of St John, BromsgroveConductor, Richard Jenkinson https://www.osjbromsgrove.org/events.html
- [Czech National Orchestra on Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/czech-national-orchestra-on-tour/) - Delius: Walk to the Paradise GardenBeethoven: ‘Empereror’ ConcertoSmetana: Ma VlastDvorak: Symphony No.8 Czech National Symphony OrchestraMark Bebbington, pianoSteven Mercurio, conductor www.cadoganhall.com
- [The Ripieno Choir in Esher](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-ripieno-choir-in-esher/) - Choral programme to include Delius: To be sung of a summer night on the water The Ripieno Choir / Patrick Allies
- [Hounslow Symphony Orchestra play Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/hounslow-symphony-orchestra-play-delius/) - Delius: On hearing the first cuckoo / Summer night on the riverElgar: Cello ConcertoDvorak: Symphony No.8 Hounslow Symphony Orchestra
- [Delius at JAM on the Marsh](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-jam-on-the-marsh/) - Holst: St Paul’s SuiteDelius: Two AquarellesElgar: Introduction and AllegroHudson: JAM Festival CommissionThornton: JAM Festival Commission London Mozart PlayersBen Goldscheider, hornMark Padmore, tenorNicholas Cleobury, conductor JAM Home | JAM on the Marsh Festival (jamconcert.org)
- ['Cuckoo' for violin, clarinet and piano](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-for-violin-clarinet-and-piano/) - Delius: On hearing the first cuckoo in Spring, arr. violin, clarinet and piano by Laurent Beeckmans Holst: A song of the night, Elgar: Salut d’amour and works by Birtwistle, Maxwell Davies, and Ockeghem Anna Tilbrook, PianoMadeleine Mitchell, ViolinDavid Campbell, Clarinet JAM Home | JAM on the Marsh Festival (jamconcert.org)
- [John Storgårds conducts Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/john-storgards-conducts-delius/) - Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ovt.Schumann: Violin ConcertoDelius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenElgar: Enigma Variations Orchestre Symphonique de MontrealJohn StorgårdsKaren Gomyo https://www.osm.ca/en
- [Havant Chamber Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/havant-chamber-orchestra/) - Delius: On hearing the first cuckoo in spring / Summer Night on the riverGounod: Petite SymphonieMozart: Symphony No.40 Havant Chamber Orchestra / Robin Browning https://www.havantorchestras.org.uk
- [Madeleine Mitchell and Friends](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/madeleine-mitchell-and-friends/) - Germaine Tailleferre: Piano Trio (1916)Delius: Légende & RomanceDvorak: Piano Trio No 3 Madeleine Mitchell, violinKirsten Jenson, celloJulian Milford, piano https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/madeleine-mitchell-friends-at-leighton-house-tickets-873368587957
- [Cello Sonata at Burgh House](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cello-sonata-at-burgh-house/) - United Kingdom Sibelius Society - Tickets on sale from 1 April at 14:00Sibelius: Four Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op.78Nielsen: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 2, Op.35Sibelius: Two Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 77Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Ritmi Op 15Castelnuovo-Tedesco (arr Heifetz): Sea-Murmurs Op 24aDelius: Sonata for Cello and PianoSibelius: Sonatina for Violin and Piano, Op.80
- [Odyssey Festival Orchestra at QEH](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/odyssey-festival-orchestra-at-qeh/) - Lollipops and Blood, An Evening with Sir Thomas BeechamMozart - Overture to Der SchauspieldirektorSibelius - Valse TristeHandel - The gods go a-begging Suite arr. BeechamDelius - La Calinda from KoangaSmyth - Overture to The Boatswain's MateSaint-Saëns - Bacchanale from Samson and DelilaStrauss - Salome's Dance and Closing scene from Salome Odyssey Festival OrchestraPeter Ash, Artistic
- [The Delius Prize 2024](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-delius-prize-2024/) - For piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, vocal or chamber ensemble.FIRST PRIZE: £1,500SECOND PRIZE: £750 Founded in 2004 by the generous sponsorship of the Delius Society, which exists to encourage interest in the life and works of Delius. This Competition is open to all current students of the Royal Academy of Music. Where piano accompanists form
- ['Walk to the Paradise Garden', at the Royal Ballet](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/walk-to-the-paradise-garden-at-the-royal-ballet/) - Friday 7 June 19:30Tuesday 18 June 19:30Friday 21 June 19:30Saturday 22 June 13:00Saturday 22 June 19:00 The Dream, Mendelssohn5 Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan, BrahmsHamlet and Ophelia, LisztThe Walk to Paradise Garden, Delius (Choreography: Sir Frederick Ashton)Rhapsody, Rachmaninov The Royal BalletSarasota BalletOrchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden
- [Chamber Philharmonic, Europe](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/kammer-philharmonie-europa/) - A. Vivaldi - 'Concerto di Parigi' for strings and basso continuo in G Minor RV 157T. Albinoni - Concerto Saint Marc in B Major, for trumpet and orchestraJ. S. Bach - Concert for violin and orchestra a minor BWV 1041G. Holst - Suite for String Orchestra op.29 Nr.2, "Saint Paul's Suite"F. Delius - Two AquarellesW.A.
- [Chamber Philharmonic Europe](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/chamber-philharmonic-europe/) - Vivaldi: Concerto di Parigi in G minor RV157Albinoni: Concerto St Marc B majorJ S Bach: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor BWV 1041Janiewicz: Divertimento for String OrchestraDelius: Two AquarellesMozart: Divertimento in D major KV136Phillip Cooke: Three Meditations (first performance) Chamber Philharmonic Europe
- ['Sea Drift' in Germany](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sea-drift-in-germany/) - Dorman, Avner: SiklònDelius: Sea DriftTchaikovsky: Symphony no. 5 Heiko Trinsinger, BaritoneEssen Philharmonic ChoirOpera Chorus of the Aalto TheaterEssen Philharmonic OrchestraAndrea Sanguineti, Conductor https://www.theater-essen.de/spielplan/sinfoniekonzert-viii-116977
- ['Sea Drift' in Germany](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2727/) - Dorman, Avner: SiklònDelius: Sea DriftTchaikovsky: Symphony no. 5 Heiko Trinsinger, BaritoneEssen Philharmonic ChoirOpera Chorus of the Aalto TheaterEssen Philharmonic OrchestraAndrea Sanguineti, Conductor https://www.theater-essen.de/spielplan/sinfoniekonzert-viii-116977
- [Delius at the English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-english-music-festival/) - Doreen Carwithen: Suffolk SuiteFrederick Delius: Idylle de PrintempsCharles Villiers Stanford: Clarinet ConcertoRalph Vaughan Williams: Richard ii A Concert Fantasy (World Premiere)Gustav Holst: Cotswold Symphony in F BBC Concert OrchestraMartin Yates, ConductorMichael Collins, clarinet https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/
- [Delius at the English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-english-music-festival-3/) - Howells: SerenadeDyson: Woodland SuiteFinzi: RomanceWarlock: Capriol SuiteDelius: Air and DanceMilford: Elegy: Duke of MonmouthRawsthorne: Light Music for StringsBliss: Two ContrastsIreland: Elegy, Downland SuiteCarwithen: Lento for Strings [arr. Woods from String Quartet] English Symphony OrchestraJohn Andrews, conductor https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/
- [Delius at the English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-english-music-festival-2/) - Gustav Holst: GreetingFrederick Delius: Over the mountains highFrederick Delius: Caprice and ElegyPercy Hilder Miles: Piano TrioRebecca Clarke: Piano TrioJohn Ireland: Phantasie Ensemble Kopernikus https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/
- [Delius at Barnes Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-barnes-music-festival/) - Barnes Music Society ConcertBeethoven: Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 2 in A, op 12 no. 2Delius: Légende in E flatGrieg: Violin Sonata No.3 in C Minor, Op. 45Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending Madeleine Mitchell, ViolinNigel Clayton, Pianohttps://barnesmusicfestival.com/events/barnes-music-society-concert/
- [The Season to be Jolly](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-season-to-be-jolly/) - Christmas music to include Delius: Winter Night (Sleigh Ride) Conroe Symphony OrchestraGary Liebst, conductor
- [Smorgaschord Festival UK Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/smorgaschord-festival-uk-tour-2/) - Fantasy & Fairy Tale: a recital tour for cello and pianoClaude Vivier – Pièce pour violoncelle et pianoRobert Schumann – Fantasiestücke, Op. 73Elisabeth Lutyens – Nine Bagatelles for cello and piano, Op. 10Iannis Xenakis – Paille in the wind (for cello and piano)Frederick Delius – Romance for cello and piano (1896)Leoš Janáček – Pohádka Smorgaschord
- [Smorgaschord Festival UK Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/smorgaschord-festival-uk-tour-4/) - Fantasy & Fairy Tale: a recital tour for cello and pianoClaude Vivier – Pièce pour violoncelle et pianoRobert Schumann – Fantasiestücke, Op. 73Elisabeth Lutyens – Nine Bagatelles for cello and piano, Op. 10Iannis Xenakis – Paille in the wind (for cello and piano)Frederick Delius – Romance for cello and piano (1896)Leoš Janáček – Pohádka Smorgaschord
- [Smorgaschord Festival UK Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/smorgaschord-festival-uk-tour-3/) - Fantasy & Fairy Tale: a recital tour for cello and pianoClaude Vivier – Pièce pour violoncelle et pianoRobert Schumann – Fantasiestücke, Op. 73Elisabeth Lutyens – Nine Bagatelles for cello and piano, Op. 10Iannis Xenakis – Paille in the wind (for cello and piano)Frederick Delius – Romance for cello and piano (1896)Leoš Janáček – Pohádka Smorgaschord
- [Smorgaschord Festival UK Tour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/smorgaschord-festival-uk-tour/) - Fantasy & Fairy Tale: a recital tour for cello and pianoClaude Vivier – Pièce pour violoncelle et pianoRobert Schumann – Fantasiestücke, Op. 73Elisabeth Lutyens – Nine Bagatelles for cello and piano, Op. 10Iannis Xenakis – Paille in the wind (for cello and piano)Frederick Delius – Romance for cello and piano (1896)Leoš Janáček – Pohádka Smorgaschord
- [Air & Dance - SPECIAL OFFER!](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/air-dance/) - Delius Air and DanceAdes Shanty – Over the Sea NY PremiereKapustin Double Concerto for Violin and Piano NY PremiereElgar ElegyJanacek Idyll: Suite for String Orchestra Riverside Symphony Orchestrahttps://www.riversidesymphony.org/ 20% all Tickets with the discount code COMPOSER20
- [‘A Mass of Life’ at the British Film Institute](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-mass-of-life-at-the-british-film-institute/) - Choir of the Earth's ambitious project to learn and record A Mass of Life alongside Sir Mark Elder and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir has resulted in a film, and COTE presents a special premiere showing at the British Film Institute on the Southbank, London. Delius Society members are warmly invited to attend this special screening.
- [The Delius Society 2023 AGM - online](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-delius-society-2023-agm-online/) - Following the the formal meeting we will present part of a concert recorded by kind permission of the Northern Chamber Orchestra, to include: Grieg: Praeludium from Holberg SuiteDelius: Two AquarellesDvořák: Serenade for Strings Access details have been sent by email to members. Interested in joining the Society? Please contact: membership@thedeliussociety.org.uk
- ['Brigg Fair' on the Isle of Wight](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/brigg-fair-on-the-isle-of-wight/) - Delius: Brigg FairBarber: Violin ConcertoMahler: Symphony No.1 in D 'Titan' Isle of Wight Symphony OrchestraConductor, Jonathan ButcherSoloist, Aki Blendis http://www.medinatheatre.co.uk/article/isle-wight-symphony-orchestra-20
- ['Paradise Garden' in Sweden](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/paradise-garden-in-sweden/) - 25 April, 2024 19:00Malmö Live Konserthus, Dag Hammarskjölds torg 4, 211 18 MalmöIngvar Lidholm: KontakionDelius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenElgar: Symphony No. 1 Sir Andrew Davis, conductorMalmö Symphony Orchestra https://malmolive.se/program/sir-andrew-davis-elgar
- ['Irmelin' Prelude with the RPO](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/irmelin-prelude-with-the-rpo/) - Delius: Irmelin: PreludeChopin: Piano Concerto No.2Beethoven: Symphony No.3, ‘Eroica Jamie Phillips, ConductorŁukasz Krupiński, PianoRoyal Philharmonic Orchestrahttps://www.rpo.co.uk/
- ['Florida' in Cheltenham](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/florida-suite-in-cheltenham/) - England’s FinestHolst: The Perfect FoolElgar: Cello ConcertoHolst: Folk Song SuiteDelius: Florida Suite Rebecca McNaught, CelloCheltenham Symphony Orchestra https://cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info/
- ['Irmelin' Prelude with the RPO](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/irmelin-prelude-with-the-rpo-2/) - Delius: Irmelin (Prelude)Tchaikovsky: Violin ConcertoSibelius: Symphony No.2 Jamie Phillips, ConductorChloë Hanslip, ViolinRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra https://www.rpo.co.uk/whats-on/eventdetail/2147/-/tchaikovskys-violin-concerto
- ['Florida' in Cheshire](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/florida-suite-in-cheshire/) - Ethel Smyth, Overture: The WreckersGrieg, Piano Concerto, Op. 16Mozart, Overture: The Magic FluteDelius, Florida Suite Alderley Edge Symphony OrchestraJames Heathcote, conductorLewis Kingsley Peart, piano https://www.aeso.org.uk/march2024.php
- ['Florida' in Lincs.](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/florida-suite-in-lincs/) - Delius: Florida SuiteDvorak: Symphony No 9 Boston Sinfonia https://www.bostonsinfonia.org.uk/concerts.html
- ['Cuckoo' in Macclesfield](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-macclesfield/) - Frederick Delius – On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring / A Song before SunriseCaroline Shaw – And the SwallowRalph Vaughan Williams – The Lark AscendingLudwig van Beethoven – Symphony no.6 in F major 'Pastoral', Op.68Zoe Beyers – violin / directorNorthern Chamber Orchestra
- ['Summer Evening' in Epsom](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/summer-evening-in-epsom/) - Elegy & Idyll Sullivan: Overtire Di BalloDelius: Summer EveningElgar: Cello ConcertoVaughan Williams: Symphony No 5 Epsom Symphony OrchestraDarrell Davison, conductorBen Tarlton, cello http://www.epsomsymphony.co.uk/concerts-events/
- [John Wilson conducts...](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/john-wilson-conducts/) - Vaughan Williams: The Wasps OvertureElgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85Sullivan: Overture Di BalloDelius: Summer Night on the RiverHaydn Wood: London LandmarksCoates: Cinderella Leonard Elschenbroich, celloJohn Wilson, conductorOxford Philharmonic Orchestra https://oxfordphil.com/event/elgar-cello-concerto/
- [Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/royal-liverpool-philharmonic-orchestra/) - Vaughan Williams: Old King ColeBritten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op.3Delius: On hearing the first cuckoo in spring / Summer Night on the RiverMarsh, Joanna: Plastic Theatre Ellie Slorach, ConductorLiverpool Philharmonic Youth ChoirLiverpool Philharmonic Children's ChoirsRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraPaul WhittakerBSL Interpreter https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/classical-music/brittens-the-young-persons-guide/8726
- [Delius in Minnesota](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-minnesota/) - Adolphus Hailstork: First Movement from Two RomancesPiazzolla: Oblivion (arr. by Longfield)Osvaldo Golijov: Last Round for String EnsembleValerie Coleman: Danza de la Mariposa for FluteRavel: Le Tombeau de Couperin for Harp and Woodwind QuintetDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringLili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps (arr. by Posthuma) Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra https://content.thespco.org/events/express-concert-ravels-le-tombeau-de-couperin/
- [Delius in Minneapolis](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-minneapolis/) - Adolphus Hailstork: First Movement from Two RomancesPiazzolla: Oblivion (arr. by Longfield)Osvaldo Golijov: Last Round for String EnsembleValerie Coleman: Danza de la Mariposa for FluteRavel: Le Tombeau de Couperin for Harp and Woodwind QuintetDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringLili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps (arr. by Posthuma) Saint Paul Chamber Orchestrahttps://content.thespco.org/events/express-concert-ravels-le-tombeau-de-couperin/
- [Delius at St George's, Bristol](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-st-georges-bristol/) - Elegy for Fadima - Roxanna PanufnikSumer is icumen in - Traditional EnglishTo be sung of a summer night on the water - Frederick DeliusSong of June - Jonathan HarveySummertime from 'Porgy and Bess' - George Gershwin, arranged for mixed voices by Mark HayesAutumn - Frank BridgeThe autumn is old - Gustav HolstAutumn - Jussi ChydeniusYver,
- [Piano Duet in Birmingham](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2587/) - Global Musicians' League Summer Festival at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Franck: Prelude: Chorale and FuguePoulenc: Improvisation No.XV ‘Hommage a Edith Piaf’Debussy: Preludes - La Cathedrale engloutie, General Lavine - eccentric, Feux d’artificeIreland: SarniaDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring (piano duet)Liszt/Wagner: Liebestod from ‘Tristan and Isolde’Liszt/Verdi: Concert Paraphrase on ‘Rigoletto Mark Bebbington, pianoIrene Loh, piano
- [Baltimore Symphony Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/baltimore-symphony-orchestra-2/) - Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenGrieg: Piano ConcertoVaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 Sir Andrew Davis, conductorAlessio Bax, pianoBaltimore Symphony Orchestra https://my.bsomusic.org/overview/18271
- [Baltimore Symphony Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/baltimore-symphony-orchestra/) - Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenGrieg: Piano ConcertoVaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 Sir Andrew Davis, conductorAlessio Bax, piano Baltimore Symphony Orchestra https://my.bsomusic.org/overview/18271
- [Delius in Wayzata](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-wayzata/) - Adolphus Hailstork: First Movement from Two RomancesPiazzolla: Oblivion (arr. by Longfield)Osvaldo Golijov: Last Round for String EnsembleValerie Coleman: Danza de la Mariposa for FluteRavel: Le Tombeau de Couperin for Harp and Woodwind QuintetDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringLili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps (arr. by Posthuma)Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra https://content.thespco.org/events/venues/wayzata-community-church/
- ['Song of the High Hills' in the Netherlands](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/song-of-the-high-hills-in-the-netherlands/) - Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt suite no. 1Frederick Delius: The song of the high hillsRalph Vaughan Williams: Toward the unknown regionEdward Elgar: In the South Netherlands Radio Philharmonic (Radio Filharmonisch Orkest)Netherlands Radio Choir (Groot Omroepkoor)Sir Mark Elder, Conductorhttps://www.radiofilharmonischorkest.nl/en/
- ['Song of the High Hills' in the Netherlands](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/song-of-the-high-hills-in-the-netherlands-2/) - Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no. 1Delius: The Song of the High HillsVaughan Williams: Toward the Unknown Region Netherlands Radio Philharmonic (Radio Filharmonisch Orkest)Netherlands Radio Choir (Groot Omroepkoor)Sir Mark Elder, Conductorhttps://www.radiofilharmonischorkest.nl/en/
- [Delius at Bard Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-bard-music-festival/) - Bard Music FestivalProgramme 5: Entente Cordiale: Britain and FrancePre-concert talk: Prof. Daniel Grimley at 13:00John Ireland: DecorationsRebecca Clarke: MorpheusRavel: “La vallée des cloches” from MiroirsVaughan Williams: On Wenlock EdgeDebussy: Selections from Préludes, Book IIFrederick Delius: Violin Sonata No. 2Bliss: The Rout TrotHowells: Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 21 Ariel QuartetMichael Stephen Brown, pianoDanny Driver,
- [Delius at Bard Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-at-the-bard-festival/) - Bard Music FestivalProgram Seven: British Music for Small OrchestraAVAILABLE TO LIVESTREAMPre-concert Talk: Imani Mosley, 7:30pmRalph Vaughan Williams Five Variants of 'Dives and Lazarus'Edward Elgar Serenade for Strings, Op. 20 Ralph Vaughan Williams Flos Campi Grace Williams Elegy for String Orchestra Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending Peter Warlock Capriol Suite Frederick Delius Two Aquarelles Gustav
- [Guy Braunstein performs Delius' Violin Concerto with Argovia Philharmonic](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/guy-braunstein-performs-delius-violin-concerto-with-argovia-philharmonic-3/) - Musical TreasuresGabriel Faure: Pelléas et MélisandeFrederick Delius: violin concertoEdward Elgar: Enigma Variations Guy Braunstein, violinLeo McFall, ConductorArgovia philharmonichttps://argoviaphil.ch/
- [Guy Braunstein performs Delius' Violin Concerto with Argovia Philharmonic](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/guy-braunstein-performs-delius-violin-concerto-with-argovia-philharmonic-2/) - Musical TreasuresGabriel Faure: Pelléas et MélisandeFrederick Delius: violin concertoEdward Elgar: Enigma Variations Guy Braunstein, violinLeo McFall, ConductorArgovia philharmonichttps://argoviaphil.ch/
- [Guy Braunstein performs Delius' Violin Concerto with Argovia Philharmonic](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/guy-braunstein-performs-delius-violin-concerto-with-argovia-philharmonic/) - Musical TreasuresGabriel Faure: Pelléas et MélisandeFrederick Delius: violin concertoEdward Elgar: Enigma Variations Guy Braunstein, violinLeo McFall, ConductorArgovia philharmonichttps://argoviaphil.ch/
- [Sinfonia of London - limited tickets!](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/summer-night-on-the-river/) - Walton: Scapino, A Comedy OvertureDelius: Summer Night on the RiverBritten: Scottish Ballad for two pianos and orchestraElgar: Symphony No 2 in Eb major Pavel Kolesnikov, pianoSamson Tsoy, pianoSinfonia of LondonJohn Wilson, conductor https://brittenpearsarts.org/events/sinfonia-of-london-scottish-ballad
- [Two Pieces for small orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/two-pieces-for-small-orchestra/) - Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring / Summer night on the riverElgar: Sea Pictures (Soloist: Norma Richie)Warlock: Capriol SuiteHolst: Egdon HeathCamden Philharmonia OrchestraPeter Fender, Conductorhttps://camdenphilharmonia.org.uk/
- [English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-6/) - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AND ARTISTFrederick Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring (arr. Gerard Bunk)Gerald Finzi: A Young Man's ExhortationJohn Ireland: Spring will not wait Britten: Down by the Salley Gardens / Salley in our Alley / The Last Rose of Summer / Oliver Cromwell Rebecca Clarke: Down by the Salley Gardens
- [Sea Drift in Oxford](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sea-drift-in-oxford/) - Vaughan Wililams: Serenade to MusicDelius: Sea DriftBritten: Hymn to St CeciliaBingham: The Drowned Lovers Baritone: Charlie BaigentAlto: Joy SutcliffeOrgan: Dónal McCannThe Delius SingersDirector: Alexander Pottwww.deliussingers.com
- [North Shore Chamber Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/north-shore-chamber-orchestra/) - Schubert: Symphony No 1Vivaldi: Oboe ConcertoDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringDelius: Summer Night on the River North Shore Chamber OrchestraAnatol Lysenka, conductor
- [Late Swallows at Clare College](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/late-swallows-at-clare-college/) - Grainger - Molly on the Shore Delius - Late Swallows Liz Dilnot Johnson - Tide Purl Jeremy Thurlow - Fantazia Jessie Montgomery - Strum Elgar - Piano Quintet in A minor, Op.84 – with Patrick Hemmerlé Fitzwilliam String Quartet
- [Seeking Utopia at Three Choirs Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/seeking-utopia/) - Holst, Gustav (1874-1934) Lyric Movement, for viola and chamber orchestraVaughan Williams, Ralph Suite for viola and small orchestraClarke, Rebecca Passacaglia on an Old English TuneDelius, Frederick Hassan' (Serenade) (arr. Tertis)Bloch, Ernest Rapsodie from Suite HébraïqueKorngold, Erich Wolfgang Much Ado About Nothing (Hornpipe) (arr. Tertis)Jessica Duchen NarratorShiry Rashkovsky ViolaViv McLean Piano
- [Two Aquarelles in Moreton-in-Marsh](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-lark-ascending/) - Purcell: Chacony for strings in G minor Z 730Delius: Two AquarellesHolst: St Paul's Suite, for strings Op 29 No 2Warlock: Capriol SuiteVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingBritten: Simple Symphony Op 4Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E minor Op 20Orchestra of the SwanDavid Le Page, violin/director
- [Here comes the Sun](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/here-comes-the-sun/) - A programme of choral favourites including Finzi: My spirit sang all day, from 7 Partsongs Op 17Delius: To be sung of a summer night on the waterVaughan Williams: Over hill, over dale, from 3 Shakespeare songs (1951)Billy Joel, arr Chilcott: And so it goesArlen, arr Guy Turner: Somewhere over the RainbowHarrison, arr Ben Parry: Here
- [Delius and Grieg: Composer and Friend](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-and-grieg-composer-and-friend/) - FREE -Lunchtime Concert Delius: Five Songs from the Norwegian, arr. for cello and pianoDelius: Cello SonataGrieg: Intermezzo for Cello and PianoDelius: Concerto for Violin and Cello, arr. for piano quintet accompaniment Chian-Chian Hsu, celloChu-Yu Yang, violinHsuan-Hsuan Lee, pianoPetros Troupakis, pianoQuintet: Shu Yi Danneil, Tiantong Wu, Xueer Wu, Lucy Samuels, Yeeching Lau Delius and Grieg’s unique
- ['London Calling'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/london-calling/) - Walton: music from Henry VElgar: Serenade for StringsBritten: Simple SymphonyVaughan Williams: Serenade to MusicDelius: Winter Night, 'Sleigh Ride'Vaughan Williams: English Folk Song Suite Greater Toronto Philharmonic OrchestraDavid Fallis, Conductor https://www.gtpo.ca/
- [Hassan: The Golden Road to Samarkand](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/hassan-the-golden-road-to-samarkand/) - Antonio Vivaldi: Violin Concerto Rv 356, arranged for oud and stringsJoseph Tawadros: New work for oud and orchestraFrederick Delius: Hassan (complete incidental music) Britten SinfoniaBritten Sinfonia VoicesJaime Phillips, conductorJoseph Tawadros, oud Middle Eastern music of heart-wrenching beauty meets the Western imagination of sensuality and drama along the medieval Silk Road. Hassan is an unlikely hero
- [Hassan: The Golden Road to Samarkand](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/hassan-the-golden-road-to-samarkand-2/) - Joseph Tawadros: ConstellationThree Stages of Hindsight (world premiere)ConstantinopleFrederick Delius: Hassan (complete incidental music) Britten SinfoniaBritten Sinfonia VoicesJaime Phillips, conductorJoseph Tawadros, oud Middle Eastern music of heart-wrenching beauty and hypnotic energy meets the western imagination of sensuality and drama along the ancient Silk Road.Hassan is an unlikely hero - an unattractive Baghdad sweet merchant who is
- [English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-5/) - Frederick Delius: Sonata No 3 for Violin and PianoHerbert Howells: Sonata No 3 for Violin and PianoGustav Holst: Five PiecesJohn Ireland: Sonata No 2 in A minor Rupert Marshall-Luck, violinPeter Cartwright, piano
- [English Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-4/) - Paul Lewis: Overture (world premiere)William Lloyd-Webber (realised by Martin Yates): Serenade (world premiere)E J Moeran: Cello ConcertoWilliam Alwyn: Serenade for Orchestra (world premiere)Frederick Delius: Two Pieces for Small OrchestraRalph Vaughan-Williams (arr Adrian Williams): A Road all Paved with Stars (world premiere) Raphael Wallfisch, celloBBC Concert OrchestraMartin Yates, conductor
- [Delius in Kansas City](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-kansas-city-3/) - Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenJessie Montgomery: Five Freedom SongsMahler: Symphony No 4 in G major Julia Bullock, sopranoKansas City Symphony OrchestraMichael Stern, conductor
- [Delius in Kansas City](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-kansas-city/) - Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenJessie Montgomery: Five Freedom SongsMahler: Symphony No 4 in G major Julia Bullock, sopranoKansas City Symphony OrchestraMichael Stern, conductor
- [Delius in Kansas City](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-in-kansas-city-2/) - Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenJessie Montgomery: Five Freedom SongsMahler: Symphony No 4 in G major Julia Bullock, sopranoKansas City Symphony OrchestraMichael Stern, conductor
- [Delius: Violin Concerto](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-violin-concerto/) - Delius: Violin ConcertoSibelius: Symphony No. 6Dvořák: Scherzo CapricciosoSibelius: Karelia Suite Bromley Symphony OrchestraMichael Foyle, violin https://www.bromleysymphony.org
- [Cuckoo in Worthing](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cuckoo-in-worthing/) - 'Celtic Connections' Karl Jenkins: Palladio (De Boers Diamond advert)Wordsworth: Variations on a Scottish ThemeWagner: Siegfried IdyllDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringMoeran: Whythorne’s ShadowGrainger: Irish tune from County DerryPaul Lewis: Tauranga Concerto Ian Scott, clarinetWorthing Symphony OrchestraJohn Gibbons, conductor https://wtm.uk/events/wso-celtic-connections/
- [Exclusive Invitation for Delius Society members: Villiers Quartet & Naxos - Delius Quartet (1888) Launch Party](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/exclusive-invitation-for-delius-society-members-villiers-quartet-naxos-delius-quartet-launch-party/) - Our new recording of Quartets by Delius and Smyth will be released by Naxos later this month. We'd like to invite members of the Delius Society to our official release party in London. This will be the first complete recording of Delius's Quartet in C minor, written in 1888. The manuscript of the first two
- [Delius: Piano Concerto](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-piano-concerto/) - Coleridge-Taylor: Symphonic Variations on an African AirDelius: Piano Concerto*Lili Boulanger: D’un soir triste**Lili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps**Walton: Henry V (Suite) Mark Bebbington, pianoRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraAlexander Shelley, conductor Kindly supported by the Delius Trust* and ABO Trust’s Sirens programme**
- [Delius: Quartet (1888)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-quartet-1888/) - Whitstable Music SocietyMozart: String Quartet in E flat Major K428Frederick Delius: Quartet (1888)Dvorak: Quartet in A flat Major Op. 105 The Villiers Quartet https://www.whitstablemusicsociety.org.uk/villiers-quartet.html
- [Delius: Quartet (1888)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-quartet-1888-2/) - Huddersfield Music SocietyDiscovering DeliusMozart: String Quartet in E flat major, K428Delius: String Quartet (1888)Dvořák: String Quartet in A flat major, Op 105 Villiers Quartethttps://www.huddersfield-music-society.org.uk/
- [Sleigh Ride](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sleigh-ride/) - Copland: Fanfare for the Common ManHumperdinck: Prelude, Witch's Ride, Gingerbread Waltz, Evening Prayer and Dream Pantomime from Hansel and GretelRimsky-Korsakov: Christmas Eve SuiteDelius: Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson: Christmas Festival Overture Bridgnorth SinfoniaJames Ross, conductorwww.bridgnorthsinfonia.org/booking-information
- [Sea Drift](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sea-drift/) - Vaughan Williams: A Sea SymphonyDelius: Sea Drift Sarah Fox, sopranoAndrew Mayor, baritoneWorcester Festival Choral SocietyMeridian SinfoniaSamuel Hudson, conductor https://www.wfcs.online
- [Dance Rhapsody No. 2](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/dance-rhapsody-no-2/) - Vaughan Williams: A London SymphonyWalton: Crown ImperialDelius: Dance Rhapsody no 2Elgar: Cello Concerto Guildford Symphony OrchestraDarrell Davison, conductorhttps://www.g-s-o.org.uk/
- [Winter Classics](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/winter-classics/) - Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kije Op 60: TroikaSibelius: The Swan of TuonelaDelius: Sleigh RideOffenbach: Ballet of the Snowflake Le voyage dans la luneKorngold: Der Schneemann: SerenadeProkofiev: Winter Bonfire, Op 122Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel: OvertureAnne Dudley: Northern LightsVivaldi: Violin Concerto in F minor Op 8 No 4 – WinterRautavaara: Cantus Arcticus: MelankoliaTchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Op 71 – Waltz
- [Fairhaven Singers](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/fairhaven-singers/) - Including Walt Whitman texts, Holst and Delius Fairhaven SingersRalph Woodward, conductorHayley and Gordon Ogilvie, piano duoAlessandro Cortello, tenor www.fairhavensingers.org.uk
- [Music at St Matthew's](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/music-at-st-matthews/) - Fanny Mendelssohn: Overture in C majorDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringDelius: Summer Night on the RiverGrainger: Molly on the ShoreBeethoven: Piano Concerto No 4 Inna Faliks, pianoThe Chamber Orchestra at St Matthew'sDwayne Milburn, conductor
- [Serenade from Hassan, arr. Tertis (live and ONLINE)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/seeking-utopia-a-celebration-of-the-friendship-of-vaughan-williams-and-tertis/) - Holst: Lyric Movement (arr for viola and piano)Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola (arr for viola and piano)Clarke: Passacaglia on an Old English tuneDelius, arr Tertis: Serenade from Hassan (arr for viola and piano)Bloch: Rhapsodie from Suite hébraïqueKorngold, arr Tertis: Masquerade (Hornpipe) from Much Ado about Nothing (arr for viola and piano) Shiry Rashkovsky, violaViv McLean,
- [Serenade from Hassan, arr. Tertis (live and ONLINE)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/serenade-from-hassan-arr-tertis-live-and-online/) - Seeking Utopia: Delius, arr. TertisHolst: Lyric Movement (arr for viola and piano)Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola (arr for viola and piano)Clarke: Passacaglia on an Old English tuneDelius, arr Tertis: Serenade from Hassan (arr for viola and piano)Bloch: Rhapsodie from Suite hébraïqueKorngold, arr Tertis: Masquerade (Hornpipe) from Much Ado about Nothing (arr for viola and piano)
- [Serenade from Hassan, arr. Tertis](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/seeking-utopia-celebrating-150-years-since-the-birth-of-ralph-vaughan-williams/) - Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola (arr for viola and piano)Holst: Lyric Movement (arr for viola and piano)Clarke: Passacaglia on an Old English tuneDelius, arr Tertis: Serenade from Hassan (arr for viola and piano)Bloch: Rhapsodie from Suite hébraïqueKorngold, arr Tertis: Masquerade (Hornpipe) from Much Ado about Nothing (arr for viola and piano) Shiry Rashkovsky, violaViv McLean,
- [Around Sound: A Mass of Life - ONLINE event with Choir of the Earth](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/around-sound-delius-a-mass-of-life-online-event-with-choir-of-the-earth/) - Delius's masterwork, Eine Messe des Lebens (A Mass of Life), is one of the greatest and yet most underperformed choral works in the entire repertoire. This tremendous piece is largely unknown by choirs worldwide, and yet those who have heard and sung it proclaim it a truly wonderful experience.Join Ben England BEM via YouTube livestream
- [The Delius Prize](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-delius-prize/) - Sir Mark Elder, adjudicator Public final of The Delius Prize, sponsored by The Delius Society. Open to all - no admission fee.
- [A Mass of Life](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-mass-of-life-2/) - Delius: A Mass of Life Gemma Summerfield, sopranoClaudia Huckle, mezzo-sopranoBror Magnus Tødenes, tenorRoderick Williams, baritoneBergen Philharmonic ChoirEdvard Grieg KorCollegium Musicums ChoirSingers from the Royal Northern College of Music, ManchesterHåkon Matti Skrede, chorus master Bergen Philharmonic OrchestraSir Mark Elder, conductor https://harmonien.no/en/programme/2022/9/a-mass-of-life/
- [A Mass of Life](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-mass-of-life/) - Delius: A Mass of Life Gemma Summerfield, sopranoClaudia Huckle, mezzo-sopranoBror Magnus Tødenes, tenorRoderick Williams, baritoneBergen Philharmonic ChoirEdvard Grieg KorCollegium Musicums ChoirSingers from the Royal Northern College of Music, ManchesterHåkon Matti Skrede, chorus master Bergen Philharmonic OrchestraSir Mark Elder, conductor https://harmonien.no/en/programme/2022/9/a-mass-of-life/
- [Margot la Rouge - new production by Opera Holland Park](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/margot-la-rouge-new-production-by-opera-holland-park-6/) - Margot la Rouge - new production by Opera Holland Park Broken promises, broken hearts, lowlife and life beyond death This thrilling double bill of Delius and Puccini contrasts two surprise reunions between old flames. One leads to a crime of passion, the other to supernatural revenge. Delius explores a seedy corner of Paris and verismo
- [Margot la Rouge - new production by Opera Holland Park](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/margot-la-rouge-new-production-by-opera-holland-park-5/) - Broken promises, broken hearts, lowlife and life beyond death This thrilling double bill of Delius and Puccini contrasts two surprise reunions between old flames. One leads to a crime of passion, the other to supernatural revenge. Delius explores a seedy corner of Paris and verismo extremes in Margot la Rouge, while the Gothic romance of
- [Margot la Rouge - new production by Opera Holland Park](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/margot-la-rouge-new-production-by-opera-holland-park-4/) - Broken promises, broken hearts, lowlife and life beyond death This thrilling double bill of Delius and Puccini contrasts two surprise reunions between old flames. One leads to a crime of passion, the other to supernatural revenge. Delius explores a seedy corner of Paris and verismo extremes in Margot la Rouge, while the Gothic romance of
- [Margot la Rouge - new production by Opera Holland Park](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/margot-la-rouge-new-production-by-opera-holland-park-3/) - Broken promises, broken hearts, lowlife and life beyond death This thrilling double bill of Delius and Puccini contrasts two surprise reunions between old flames. One leads to a crime of passion, the other to supernatural revenge. Delius explores a seedy corner of Paris and verismo extremes in Margot la Rouge, while the Gothic romance of
- [Margot la Rouge - new production by Opera Holland Park](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/margot-la-rouge-new-production-by-opera-holland-park-2/) - Broken promises, broken hearts, lowlife and life beyond death This thrilling double bill of Delius and Puccini contrasts two surprise reunions between old flames. One leads to a crime of passion, the other to supernatural revenge. Delius explores a seedy corner of Paris and verismo extremes in Margot la Rouge, while the Gothic romance of
- [Margot la Rouge - new production by Opera Holland Park](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/margot-la-rouge-new-production-by-opera-holland-park/) - Broken promises, broken hearts, lowlife and life beyond death This thrilling double bill of Delius and Puccini contrasts two surprise reunions between old flames. One leads to a crime of passion, the other to supernatural revenge. Delius explores a seedy corner of Paris and verismo extremes in Margot la Rouge, while the Gothic romance of
- [Lux Aeterna - Eternal Light](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/lux-aeterna-eternal-light/) - Frederick Delius – To Be Sung of a Summer Night on the Water plus works by Elgar and Vaughan-Williams together with more recent works by Celia McDowall, Becky McGlade and Kate Rusby. Chandos Chamber Choir James Davey, Conductor https://www.chandoschamberchoir.org.uk/
- [English Music Festival in Cornwall](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-in-cornwall/) - Vaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingDelius: LégendeElgar: Salut d’Amou/Chanson de Nuit/Chanson de MatinJohn Ireland: Sonata no. 1 in D minor Rupert Marshall-Luck, violinNathan Williamson, piano https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/2022-truro/programme.php
- [English Music Festival in Cornwall](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-in-cornwall-2/) - Arthur Somercell: A Shropshire LadJohn Ireland: April/Month’s MindDelius (arr. Ravel): Prelude and Duet from Margot la RougeDelius (arr. R. Threlfall): Nocturne from Florida SuiteVaughan Williams: Songs of Travel Neal Davies, baritoneNathan Williamson, piano https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/2022-truro/programme.php
- [Opera Holland Park: Margot la Rouge](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/opera-holland-park-margot-la-rouge/) - Delius: Margot la Rouge / Puccini: Le Villi (production postponed from previous season due to the pandemic) 21, 23, 27 and 29 July and 2, 4 and 6 August at 7.30pmDiscovery Matinee on 31 July at 2pm Further details: https://operahollandpark.com/productions/margot-la-rouge-le-villi-2022/?utm_campaign=1051100_General%202022%20Season%20Launch&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Opera%20Holland%20Park&dm_i=4Y6B,MJ18,33BR3L,2Q531,1
- [Wigmore Hall Song Recital](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/wigmore-hall-song-recital/) - Brahms: Vier ernste Gesänge (Four Serious Songs), Op.121Sauguet: Visions infernaleDelius: To DaffodilsBalakirev: The Bright MoonDuparc: La vie antérieureStrauss, R.: Mit deinen blauen Augen, Op.56 no.4William Thomas, BassJoseph Middleton, Piano https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/william-thomas-joseph-middleton-202206261500
- [The Delius Society 60th Anniversary Commissions' Concert](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-delius-society-musical-commissions-concert-2022-agm-and-annual-lunch/) - A unique concert of chamber music to mark The Delius Society's 60th anniversary this year is to feature three new works commissioned by the Society for the occasion, from Roderick Williams, Ian Venables and Bo Holten, alongside works by Delius, some recently rediscovered. Roderick Williams (baritone), Timothy Ridout (viola), Milly Forrest (soprano), Chiao-Ying Chang (piano),
- [Piano Portraits](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/piano-portraits/) - Three Choirs Festival Piano PortraitsAlwyn Sonata alla Toccata 12'Vaughan Williams The Lake in the Mountains 6'Delius Three Preludes 5'Ravel Sonatine 11'Vaughan Williams Hymn-tune Prelude on ‘Song 13’ by Orlando Gibbons 5'Ireland Sarnia – An Island Sequence 20'Poulenc Improvisation No XV ‘Hommage à Edith Piaf’ 4'Poulenc Suite Napoli 10' Mark Bebbington, piano
- [Brigg Fair for Piano](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/brigg-fair-for-piano/) - Summer Music in City Churches Liszt: Transcendental Etudes No.2 & 3Medtner: Fairy-tales Op.20 Delius arr. Farrington: Brigg Fair (An English Rhapsody)Stevenson (Britten): Peter Grimes FantasyStravinsky arr. Agosti: Firebird Suite Thomas Kelly, piano https://www.summermusiccitychurches.com/pianorecital
- [Choir of the Earth present an opportunity to sing 'A Mass of Life'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/choir-of-the-earth-present-an-opportunity-to-sing-a-mass-of-life/) - A Mass of Lifeby Frederick Delius We are partnering with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Sir Mark Elder for this project. This is the first of we hope several partnerships between us - the ideal marriage of analogue and digital music making. The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra are giving this work its Norwegian Premiere on
- ['Summer Nights'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/summer-nights/) - Delius: Summer Evening (from Three Small Tone Poems)Rodrigo: Concerto de AranjuezDvorak: Symphony No. 9 ('From the New World') Banbury Symphony OrchestraCraig Ogden, GuitarPaul Willett, Conductorhttps://www.banburysymphony.com/summer-concert
- [Tommie Haglund Festival 2022 - Divine Nights](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tommie-haglund-festival-2022-divine-nights/) - Delius: The walk to the Paradise GardenTommie Haglund: Flamminis Aura (cello concerto)Rameau: Entrance for the Muses, the Zéphyrs, the Seasons, the Hours and the Arts from the BoréadesTommie Haglund: Hymns to The Night (Violin Concerto) Chloe Hanslip violinSantiago Cañón Valencia celloBogota Philharmonic OrchestraJoachim Gustafsson conductor
- [Tommie Haglund Festival 2022 - Nordic Light](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tommie-haglund-festival-2022-nordic-light/) - Delius: North Country SketchesTommie Haglund / Per Gessle: Making something out of nothingMozart: Piano Concerto No 21 Emmi Christensson, singerMarcos Madrigal, pianoBogota Philharmonic OrchestraJoachim Gustafsson, conductor 15.00 Pre-concert talk: "Meet across genre boundaries" Conversation between Per Gessle and Tommie Haglund.
- [Tommie Haglund Festival 2022 - Saturday Music](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tommie-haglund-festival-2022-saturday-music/) - Alexander Scriabin – Piano Sonata nr 10Benjamin Britten – LachrymeaFredrick Delius – Violin Sonata No. 2 Luis Martin Nino, violinSergei Sichkov, pianoMarcos Madrigal, pianoAnibal dos Santos, viola
- [Tommie Haglund Festival 2022 - Music in the Eleventh Hour](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tommie-haglund-festival-2022-music-in-the-eleventh-hour/) - Tommie Haglund – Cielo NotturnoFredrick Delius – Five pieces for pianoBenjamin Britten – NocturnalTommie Haglund – Beyond Farewell|Anibal Dos Santos, violaMarcos Madrigal, pianoJakob Kellerman, guitar
- [Tommie Haglund Festival 2022 - Nordic Light](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tommie-haglund-festival-2022-nordic-light-2/) - Fredric Delius – North Country SketchesTommie Haglund – Something about NothingAlex Tovar – Concert paraphrase “Kalamary”Tommie Haglund – Symphony no. 1 Bogota Philharmonic OrchestraJoachim Gustafsson, conductorEmmi Christensson, song https://www.tommiehaglund.se/
- [English Music Festival in Oxfordshire](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-in-oxfordshire-2/) - DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR DELIUS SOCIETY MEMBERS - SEE JOURNAL FLYER Finzi: extracts from Love’s Labour’s LostIreland: Te Deum and Jubilate in FBainton: Christ in the WildernessHowells: A Hymn for Saint CeciliaVaughan Williams: Willow WoodHowells: Music for a PrinceHolst: This have I done for my true loveDelius: Irmelin (Prelude)Howells: King DavidDyson: In honour of the City
- [English Music Festival in Oxfordshire](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-in-oxfordshire-3/) - DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR DELIUS SOCIETY MEMBERS - SEE JOURNAL FLYER Vaughan Williams: Prayer to the Father of HeavenBliss: Put thou thy trust in the LordDelius: Three Preludes for PianoCharles Wood: Full fathom fiveMacfarren: Orpheus, with his luteIreland: The HillsDyson: Evening; Nocturne; The MoonJohn Gardner: Fear no moreCharles Wood: Hail, Gladdening LightStanford: Three MotetsVaughan Williams: Mass
- [English Music Festival in Oxfordshire (Petite Suite - first professional performance)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-in-oxfordshire/) - DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR DELIUS SOCIETY MEMBERS - SEE JOURNAL FLYER Elgar: The Spanish Lady, symphonic suite realised by Martin Yates (2018) Op. 89 (World Premiere)Delius: Petite Suite d’Orchestre No 2 (1890) - (First professional performance)Coleridge-Taylor: Violin Concerto in G minor (First performance, new edition R. Marshall-Luck)Alwyn: Concerto Grosso no.1 in B-flatMorris, R.O.: Sinfonia in CVaughan
- [DIGITAL EVENT - Delius Mass of Life: play-through and commentary with Choir of the Earth](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/digital-event-delius-mass-of-life-play-through-and-commentary-with-choir-of-the-earth/) - Choir of the Earth's wonderful Founder, Mark Strachan BEM, and Musical Director, Ben England BEM, have set themselves a challenge: to persuade as many people as possible to learn and record an almost-forgotten masterpiece: Mass of Life by Delius. We will be performing Delius' Mass of Life alongside the phenomenal Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus,
- [At the Water's Edge](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/at-the-waters-edge-2/) - Cantores Chamber Choir directed by Simon Harper presents a varied programme of a cappella music on the theme of water, exploring its natural beauty in partsongs by Elgar, Stanford, Finzi, Delius and Whitacre, as well as British folksong arrangements by Vaughan Williams, Rutter and Willcocks; the power of water’s life-giving quality in Hildegard chant and
- [At the Water's Edge](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/at-the-waters-edge/) - Cantores Chamber Choir directed by Simon Harper presents a varied programme of a cappella music on the theme of water, exploring its natural beauty in partsongs by Elgar, Stanford, Finzi, Delius and Whitacre, as well as British folksong arrangements by Vaughan Williams, Rutter and Willcocks; the power of water’s life-giving quality in Hildegard chant and
- [The Carwithen Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/legende/) - Carwithen: Violin SonataDelius: LegendeVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingChristopher Gunning: New CommissionMinna Keal: Fantasie in C MinorSusan Spain Dunk: Lorelei Fenella Humphreys, ViolinNathan Williamson, Piano https://carwithenmusicfestival.co.uk
- [The Carwithen Music Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2055/) - Carwithen: Sonatina Delius: 3 PreludeaSchubert: Impromptu in G flat majorWilliam G Still: BellsMedtner: Sonata Romantica Op. 53 No. 1 Clare Hammond, piano https://carwithenmusicfestival.co.uk
- [William Byrd Singers](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/william-byrd-singers-songs-of-springtime-songs-of-summer/) - Thomas Morley: Three madrigalsNow is the month of MayingHard by a crystal fountFyer, fyer!Ernest Moeran: Songs of SpringtimeBrahms: Sonata for Violin & Piano Op.100, 1st movement: Allegro amabileDelius: Two unaccompanied partsongs (to be sung of a summer night on thewater); Midsummer SongFinzi: Three partsongsMy spirit sang all dayI have loved flowers that fade (solo trio)White-flowering
- [Chamber Ensemble of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2130/) - Smith, John Christopher (1712-1795) The Fairies: overtureDelius, Légende for violin and orchestra (arr. Jenkins)Jenkins, Clive (b. 1938) Concertino for piano and strings, Op.169Vaughan Williams Concerto grossoFinzi Eclogue, Op.10Britten Simple Symphony (for strings), Op.4 Peter Fisher Artistic Director, ViolinChamber Ensemble of LondonMargaret Fingerhut Piano https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/classical/chamber-ensemble-of-london/
- [Radio Filharmonisch Orkest/Elder](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/2128/) - Delius On hearing the first cuckoo in springDebussy Rhapsody for alto saxophone and piano, L. 98Beethoven Symphony no. 6 in F major "Pastoral", Op.68Radio Filharmonisch Orkest Sir Mark Elder ConductorArjan Woudenberg Clarinet https://www.radiofilharmonischorkest.nl/en/concerten/arjan-woudenberg-in-debussy-beethovens-pastorale-zesde-symfonie/
- [City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/city-of-rochester-symphony-orchestra/) - McCunn: The Land of the Mountain and the FloodCantaloube: Songs of the AuvergneDelius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenBeethoven: Symphony no. 6 City of Rochester Symphony OrchestraPeter Bassano, Music Director https://www.crso.org.uk/about/people/
- [British Art Song Competition (BASC) 2021- sponsored by The Delius Society](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/british-art-song-competition-basc-2021-sponsored-by-the-delius-society/) - The annual masterclass and BASC, this year given and adjudicated by Dame Sarah Connolly, will take place as part of the London Song Festival. The public masterclass takes place in two sessions between 2-5 and 6-9pm. Each finalist will perform a work by Delius in their programme. The winning duo will receive a cash prize,
- [Villiers Quartet: Discovering Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/villiers-quartet-discovering-delius/) - Mozart: Quartet E-flat Major, K.428Delius: 1888 QuartetEthel Smyth: Quartet in E minor Katie Stillman, violin ITamaki Higashi, violin IICarmen Flores, violaLeo Melvin, cellohttps://jdp.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/event/villiers-quartet-discovering-delius
- [POSTPONED - Vice President Sir Mark Elder in conversation with Professor Raymond Holden](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/vice-president-sir-mark-elder-in-conversation-with-professor-raymond-holden/) - Please note that this event is postponed until 2022 - more details will be posted in due course.
- [Chloe Hanslip plays Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/chloe-hanslip-plays-delius/) - Beethoven: Violin Sonata no 10 in G op. 96Debussy: Violin SonataHahn: Nocturne in Eb for Violin and PianoBoulanger: D'un matin du printempsDelius: Violin Sonata in B op. posth. Chloe Hanslip, violinDanny Driver, pianohttps://kelsomusicsociety.com/2021-22/chloe-hanslip
- ['Delius, Barbirolli and the Critics' - the Delius Society's Autumn digital event](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-barbirolli-and-the-critics-the-delius-societys-autumn-digital-event/) - with Professor Raymond Holden AMEmeritus Professor of Music, Royal Academy of Music, London Filmed at The Royal Academy of Music, London A transcendental and charismatic artist, Sir John Barbirolli did much to shape the performance environment of his age. Having famously saved Manchester’s Hallé Orchestra from near extinction during the darkest days of the Second
- ['Orchestra Night' on the south coast](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/orchestra-night/) - Mendelssohn – Overture 'The Hebrides' Fingal’s CaveBeethoven – Symphony No 7 in A Major Op.92R. Strauss – Horn Concerto No 1 Op.11 (Horn, Joel Ashford)Delius – The Walk to the Paradise GardenSchubert – Symphony No 8 “Unfinished” D759 The 60-minute Orchestra Mark Fitz-Gerald, ConductorRoger Clayden, Cello and Presenterhttps://alexandratheatre.co.uk/events/orchestra-night-2/
- [Fumi Otsuki, violin and Sarah Kershaw, piano](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/fumi-otsuki-violin-and-sarah-kershaw-piano/) - Lunchtime Recital Frederick Delius: Violin Sonata No.3 (3rd movement)Ralph Vaughan Williams: No.2 and 3 from “6 Studies in English folksong’Herbert Howells: Pastorale Op.28-1Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingModest Mussorgsky: 'The Old Castle' (Pictures at an Exhibition) (piano)Edvard Grieg: Violin Sonata No.1 Op.8 (2nd movement)Franz Schubert: Violin Sonata No.1 Op.137 (2nd movement)Claude Debussy: En Bateau Further
- [English Music Festival in Horsham](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-in-horsham/) - Bennett: Four Country DancesAlwyn: Sonata for Oboe and PianoBritten: Grasshopper from Two Insect PiecesElgar (arr. Gordon Jacob): Soliloquy for Oboe and PianoKennaway: WatersmeetPease: Westbourne NocturneBinge: The WatermillDove: Music for a Lovelorn LenansheeDring: Danza GayaDelius (arr. R. Threlfall): Harmonic Variations Nicola Hands, oboeJonathan Pease, pian https://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/2021-autumn-festival/programme.php
- [English Music Festival in Horsham](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-in-horsham-2/) - Vaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingDelius: LégendeIreland: Sonata no. 1 in D minorElgar: Salut d’AmourChanson de NuitChanson de MatinSonata for Violin and Piano Rupert Marshall-Luck, violinNathan Williamson, piano
- [Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at 75: A Star-studded Celebration and SPECIAL OFFER FOR DELIUS SOCIETY MEMBERS](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/royal-philharmonic-orchestra-at-75-a-star-studded-celebration/) - Delius: Over the Hills and Far AwayElgar: Cello ConcertoWalton: Belshazzar’s Feast Sir Bryn Terfel, baritoneSheku Kanneh-Mason MBE, celloRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraPhilharmonia ChorusVasily Petrenko, conductor Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as it celebrates 75 years at the forefront of music-making in the UK with a star-studded concert at the Royal Albert Hall. This very special occasion will
- [Delius Society Annual General Meeting 2021](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-society-2021/) - The AGM will take place online via Zoom and will be followed by a digital concert. To join the Delius Society, please visit: https://www.delius.org.uk/delius-society/membership/
- [London Song Festival - 'Obsessions'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/london-song-festival-obsessions/) - The turbulent love affair of the French poets Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud, who met 150 years ago in September 1871, tore both their lives apart, unleashing passions that neither could control and culminating in gunfire and prison. This remarkable story is told through their poetry set to music by composers including Gabriel Fauré, Claude
- [The Ionian Singers](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-ionian-singers/) - French and English music for chorus with solo songs and music for oboe and piano including Delius: So white, so soft, so sweet is she, from Four Old English Lyrics Jocelyn Coates, sopranoOlivia Fraser, oboeThe Ionian SingersTimothy Salter, piano/conductor
- [Royal Philharmonic Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/royal-philharmonic-orchestra/) - Mozart: Symphony No.31, ‘Paris’Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1Delius: Prelude to IrmelinElgar: Enigma Variations Jennifer Pike, violinRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraJamie Phillips, conductorhttps://www.rpo.co.uk/whats-on/eventdetail/1593/-/jennifer-pike-performs-bru
- [English Music Weekend at Hellens](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-weekend-at-hellens/) - Alwyn: Sonata alla ToccataLeighton: Sonatina No 2Vaughan Williams: The Lake in the MountainsRobert Matthew-Walker: Piano Sonata No 3 ‘Hamlet’Robert Matthew-Walker: A Bad Night in Los AngelesDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring (Piano Duet with Irene Loh)Delius: Three Piano PreludesIreland: Sarnia: An Island Sequence Mark Bebbington, piano https://hellensmanor.com/eventmt/mark-bebbington/
- [Lexington Symphony Orchestra](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/lexington-symphony-orchestra/) - Love and LifeDelius arr. Beecham: The Walk to the Paradise GardenSaint-Saëns: Le rouet d’Omphale, Op. 31Mozart (Sussmayr): Requiem Lucy Fitz Gibbon, sopranoEmily Marvosh, contraltoCharles Blandy, tenorDavid Kravitz, baritoneLexington Symphony OrchestraJonathan McPhee, Music Directorhttps://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/2021-22-season
- [English Music Weekend at Hellens](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-weekend-at-hellens-2/) - Finzi: Five BagatellesVaughan Williams: Six Studies in English FolksongDerek Smith: Trio ‘Deadly Sins’ (première)Delius: RomanceIreland: Fantasy SonataPeter Wishart: Trio Peter Cigleris, clarinet, Nicholas Roberts, cello; Mark Bebbington, piano https://hellensmanor.com/eventmt/peter-cigleris-nicholas-roberts-mark-bebbington-2/
- [Lake District Summer Music - Kathryn Rudge](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/kathryn-rudge-at-lake-district-summer-music/) - Live performance Eichendorff: Reading from The Water DivinerCopland: Old American SongsNicholson: Reading from Midsummer Fires on the SognefjoDelius: Seven Songs from the NorwegianAnon: The Cries of LondonWalton: A Song for the Lord Mayor’s TablePotter: Reading from Mr Jeremy FisherCoates: Song selection including Birdsong at EventideMezzo-soprano Kathryn Rudge, pianist Jonathan Fisher, narrator Peter Macqueen Streaming ticketsStreamed
- [Cambridge Summer Music - Alexander Baillie & Nigel Yandell](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/alexander-baillie-nigel-yandell-perform-delius-cello-sonata-2/) - Alexander Baillie, celloNigel Yandell, piano6:00pm, £16, Free for 25's and Under Delius: Cello Sonata (1916)Debussy: Cello Sonata L.135Janáček: Pohádka (Fairy Tale)Martinu: Seven Arabesques Concert duration 1 hour
- [Cambridge Summer Music - Alexander Baillie & Nigel Yandell](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/alexander-baillie-nigel-yandell-perform-delius-cello-sonata/) - Alexander Baillie, celloNigel Yandell, piano8:00pm, £16, Free for 25's and Under Delius: Cello Sonata (1916)Debussy: Cello Sonata L.135Janáček: Pohádka (Fairy Tale)Martinu: Seven Arabesques Concert duration 1 hour £16, Free for 25's and Under https://cambridgesummermusic.com/
- [Cambridge Summer Music - Lucy Taylor & Jeremy Thurlow](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/lucy-taylor-jeremy-thurlow/) - Poulenc: La Courte PailleBrahms: Three songs from Op. 63 (Heimweh I, II and III)Rachmaninov: To the Children Op.26 no.7Delius: Two Songs for ChildrenRichard Rodney Bennett: A Garland for Marjory Fleming Lucy Taylor, Mezzo sopranoJeremy Thurlow, Piano 1pm, £10, £5 Student, Free for 16 and UnderConcert duration 50 minutes https://cambridgesummermusic.com/
- [Benslow Music Song Recital](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/benslow-music-song-recital/) - Spring and SummerBenjamin Britten: If it’s ever Spring againIvor Gurney: SpringFrederick Delius: To DaffodilsMichael Head: A Green CornfieldVaughan Williams: Silent NoonBenjamin Britten: Notturno (piano solo)Mozart: Sehnsucht nach dem FrühlingeMozart: Das VeilchenGustav Mahler: FrühlingsmorgenMahler: Ablösung im SommerRichard Strauss: Frühling (Spring) No 1 of Four Last SongsStravinsky: Two Poems of BalmontStravinsky: The FlowerStravinsky: The DoveChristopher Churcher: Very
- [POSTPONED - British Music Festival in Taiwan: Violin and Piano Duo](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/british-music-festival-in-taiwan-british-rhapsody-violin-and-piano-duo-recital/) - Chu-Yu Yang, Violin ​Yung-Li Chen, Piano https://www.britishmusicintaiwan.com/
- [POSTPONED - British Music Festival in Taiwan: Entente Cordiale](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/british-music-festival-in-taiwan-entente-cordiale-violin-and-piano-duo-recital/) - Chu-Yu Yang Violin Irene Loh Piano https://www.britishmusicintaiwan.com/
- [POSTPONED - British Music Festival in Taiwan: British Rhapsody – Violin and Piano](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/british-music-festival-in-taiwan-british-rhapsody-violin-and-piano-duo-recital-2/) - Chu-Yu Yang, Violin Irene Loh, Piano https://www.britishmusicintaiwan.com/
- [Cheltenham Festival](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cheltenham-festival/) - Delius: On hearing the first cuckoo in spring Malcolm Arnold: Concerto for 2 violins and Strings Op. 77 Finzi: Prelude for String Orchestra and F minor Op. 25 John Pickard: Concertante Variations for Wind Quintet, Timpani & Strings Walton: Siesta Elgar: Serenade for Strings BBC National Orchestra of WalesMartyn Brabbins conductorRecorded for deferred broadcast on
- [The Music of Frederick Delius: Style, Form and Ethos - a talk by Prof. Jeremy Dibble](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-music-of-frederick-delius-style-form-and-ethos/) - Biographer and Professor of Musicology at Durham University Jeremy Dibble assesses the nature, breadth and development of Delius’s musical style, to tie in with his new book. Three Choirs Festival, WorcesterGeneral Online Sales from: 30/06/2021 10:00am £12 https://3choirs.org/whats-on/the-music-of-frederick-delius-style-form-and-ethos/
- [Cambridge Summer Music Festival Finale](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cambridge-summer-music-festival-finale-2/) - Debussy: Prélude a l'après-midi (arr Farrington)Delius: Paris: Song of a Great City (arr Farrington) Dukas: Sorcerer's Apprentice (arr Farrington)Gershwin: An American in Paris (arr Farrington) Faust Chamber OrchestraDavid Hill, Conductor£22, Free for 16 and Under 6:00pm & 8:00pm Concert duration 1 hour This performance will happen twice
- [Cambridge Summer Music Festival Finale](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/cambridge-summer-music-festival-finale/) - Debussy: Prélude a l'après-midi (arr Farrington)Delius: Paris: Song of a Great City (arr Farrington) Dukas: Sorcerer's Apprentice (arr Farrington)Gershwin: An American in Paris (arr Farrington) Faust Chamber OrchestraDavid Hill, Conductor£22, Free for 16 and Under 6:00pm & 8:00pm Concert duration 1 hour This performance will happen twice
- ['British Tone Painting' with the Elgar Sinfonia of London](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/british-tone-painting-with-the-elgar-sinfonia-of-london/) - MacCunn: Overture: ‘Land of the Mountain and the Flood’Delius: Violin ConcertoElgar: Symphonic Study: ‘Falstaff’ Michael Foyle, violinAdrian Brown, ConductorThe Elgar Sinfonia of London Supported by the Delius Trust http://www.elgarsinfonialondon.co.uk/concerts/
- ['The Music of Frederick Delius: Style, Form and Ethos', by Prof. Jeremy Dibble (a Delius Society digital event)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-music-of-frederick-delius-style-form-and-ethos-by-prof-jeremy-dibble-a-delius-society-digital-event/) - Delius authority, Professor Jeremy Dibble examines themes from his forthcoming book including the composer's individual approaches to genre, form, harmony, orchestration and literary texts which gave the composer’s musical style such a unique voice. With illustrations from the piano. Recorded at the University of Durham. This event is available exclusively to members of the Delius
- [‘Grainger and Delius – A Musical Friendship’ (A Delius Society digital event)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/grainger-and-delius-a-musical-friendship-digital-event/) - Pianist PENELOPE THWAITES in conversation with musicologist and conductor, PAUL JACKSON. With recorded extracts and live performances from the piano. Recorded at Steinway Hall, London Penelope Thwaites is recognised internationally as a leading exponent of Grainger’s music over four decades, with an extensive recording catalogue.In conversation with musicologist Paul Jackson, former Director of Music at
- [Eric Saylor on Delius's 'Koanga'](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/eric-saylor-on-deliuss-koanga/) - UNLV Musicologies ColloquiumFREE-to-view online talk https://www.facebook.com/events/903976463789434
- [English Music Festival (28-31 May)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival/) - Arthur Bliss: Sonata for Piano and ViolinHerbert Howells: Violin Sonata No.3Frederick Delius: Violin Sonata No.3Gerald Finzi: ElegyEdgar Bainton: WillowsEdgar Bainton: The Making of the NightingaleEdgar Bainton: Variations and Fugue in B minor (World Premiere Performance)John Ireland: Violin Sonata No.2 Rupert Marshall-Luck, violinDuncan Honeybourne, piano www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [English Music Festival (28-31 May)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-2/) - Gerald Finzi I said to LoveGustav Holst Phantasy on British Folk SongsSir Hubert H. Parry Scherzo from Quartet no 3 in GFrederick Delius: Late Swallows from Quartet 1916Ivor Gurney The Western Playland Roderick Williams, baritoneBridge QuartetMichael Dussek, piano www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [English Music Festival (28-31 May)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/english-music-festival-3/) - Peter Warlock: A Lake and a Fairy Boat; Wind from the WestFrederick Delius: Five Songs from the NorwegianPeter Warlock: Take O Take those lips away; The Cloths of HeavenArnold Bax: To Eire; The White PeaceShieling Song; A Milking SianPeter Warlock: When as the Rye; Mourne no moreWarlock: There is a Lady; Sweet ContentE. J. Moeran:
- [‘A Sense of Place', with pianist Nathan Williamson](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/a-sense-of-place-with-pianist-nathan-williamson/) - A digital recital from St. Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk. Members can listen any time from 6pm on Friday 19 March 2021, at delius.org.uk/videos where we will provide you with an access code on the day. Suffolk-based pianist, composer and artistic director Nathan Williamson performs a selection of short contrasting works, giving a fascinating cross-section of
- [Nathan Williamson: British Piano Music](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/nathan-williamson-british-piano-music/) - An online concert available to view for 48 hours following the broadcast. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/citymusiclive/nathan-williamson-british-piano-music/e-jymxkz Delius: Prelude and Duet from Margot la Rouge (arr. Ravel)Peter Dickinson: Paraphrase IIDelius: Nocturne from Florida (arr. Threlfall)Malcolm Lipkin: Sonata no.5Nathan Williamson: IntermezzoAnthony Herschel Hill: Toccata Nathan Williamson, piano
- [The Delius Society's online Annual General Meeting 2020](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-delius-society-online-annual-general-meeting-2020/) - Members are invited to join the AGM, for the first time online via Zoom, due to Covid-19 restrictions. We particularly encourage those members from overseas to join proceedings. Full details of how to access the AGM are provided in your Journal, together with the Agenda. Following the AGM and exclusively for members, we are delighted
- [The Delius Society 2020 autumn event - CURRENTLY POSTPONED](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/the-delius-society-autumn-event-details-coming-soon/) - 'Percy Grainger – Visitor to Grez' (currently postponed due to Corona virus Tier 2 restrictions*) Pianist, Penelope Thwaites, in conversation with conductor, pianist and musicologist, Paul Jackson. With recorded music and live examples from the piano. This event will be recorded for broadcast remotely, due to government restrictions and social distancing. Members will be able
- [Saturday 21 November 2020 - POSTPONED](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-21-november-2020/) - Holst: Winter Idyll Delius: Sleigh Ride Planas: Sonata for Flute and Orchestra Head: Standing Stones, for Flute and Strings Dvorak: Symphony No.9 Banbury Symphony Orchestra Paul Willett, conductor https://banburysymphony.org/
- [Villiers Quartet: Delius Quartet, Original 1916 version - Livestream online concert - CURRENTLY POSTPONED](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/villiers-quartet-delius-quartet-original-1916-version-livestream-online-concert/) - Haydn - "Sunrise" Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 76, no 4 Delius - Quartet, Original 1916 version reassembled by Dan Grimley £10 (online event) https://jdp.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/event/villiers-quartet-haydn-delius
- [Saturday 23 January 2021 (time tbc)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-23rd-january-2021-at-7-30pm/) - Vaughan Williams: The Wasps – OvertureDelius: North Country SketchesElgar: Sea PicturesBax: Symphony No.6Bromley Symphony Orchestrawww.bromleysymphony.org check with organiser before making a journey
- [Saturday 14 November 2020 at 7:30pm - cancelled due to COVID-19](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-14th-november-2020-at-730pm/) - Brahms: Song of DestinyVaughan Williams: Five Mystical SongsDelius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenDuruflé: RequiemWokingham Choral Societywww.wokingham-choral-society.org.uk/
- [Friday 9 October 2020 at 7.00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-9-october-2020-at-7-00pm/) - Autumn English Music FestivalVaughan Williams: Sonata in A minorDelius: Sonata No 2Holst: Five Pieces for Violin and PianoElgar: SonataRupert Marshall-Luck, violinDuncan Honeybourne, pianohttp://www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk/2020-autumn-festival/programme.php
- [Friday 25 September 2020 - cancelled due to COVID-19](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-25th-september-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus/) - Sibelius Festival: ‘Sibelius e l’italia’Handel: Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 no. 11Clive Jenkins: Pastorale and AllegroFinzi: Romance in E flat major, Op. 11Warlock: Capriol SuiteSibelius: Suite for Violin and Strings, Op. 117Boyce: Symphony No. 1 in B flat majorDelius, arr Jenkins: Légende in E flat majorHolst: St Paul’s SuiteChamber Ensemble of LondonViolinist-Director, Peter Fisherhttps://www.sibeliusfestival.com/
- [21, 23, 25, 29 and 31 July 2020 - Season cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/619/) - Opera Holland ParkDelius: Margot la Rouge/Puccini: Le Villi double-bill (new production)A rare opportunity to see Delius’s only verismo opera. Sung in French, libretto by Rosenval, English sub-titles.Anne Sophie Duprels, Margot la RougeSamuel Sakker, Sergeant ThibaultPaul Carey Jones, L’ArtisteNadine Benjamin Lili BéguinClaire Mitcher NiniFrancesco Cilluffo, ConductorMartin Lloyd-Evans, DirectorCity of London SinfoniaOpera Holland Park ChorusSupported by The Delius Trusthttps://operahollandpark.com/ Announcement
- [Saturday 20 June 2020 at 7:30pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-20th-june-2020-time-tbc/) - Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenMozart: Piano Concerto No 12 in A Major K414Beethoven: Symphony No 6 in F Major Op. 68North Wiltshire Symphony OrchestraAlex Arkwright, Conductorhttps://nwso.org.uk/
- [Thursday 7 May 2020 at 7.30pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/thursday-7th-may-2020-at-730pm/) - English IdyllsVaughan Williams: The Wasps OvertureDelius: Piano ConcertoButterworth: The Banks of the Green WillowElgar: ‘Enigma’ VariationsRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraMark Bebbington, pianoChristoph Altstaedt, conductorhttps://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/rpo1920-english-idylls
- [Friday 1 May 2020 at 7.30pm -this event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-1st-may-2020-at-7-30pm/) - English Serenade with Classic fMArnold: English Dances, Set 1, Op.27Binge: Elizabethan SerenadeCoates: By the Sleepy LagoonDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringElgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G Major, Op.39Foulds: Keltic Suite Op.29Goodwin: Theme from "Miss Marple"Grainger: Handel in the StrandKetelbey: In a Monastery GardenSmyth: The WreckersSullivan: Overture di BalloVaughan Williams,:Fantasia on "Greensleeves"Walton: Façade: Suite no. 1Wood: My Native Heath: Barwick Green (Theme from The
- [Sunday 24 May 2020 at 7.00pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-22nd-may-2020-at-7-30pm/) - English Music FestivalHolst: Marching SongIreland: Te Deum and Jubilate in FBainton: Christ in the WildernessHowells: Music for a PrinceHowells: Hymn to St CeciliaVaughan Williams: Willow WoodFinzi: extracts from Love’s Labour’s LostHolst: This have I done for my true loveDelius: Irmelin PreludeHowells: King DavidThe Holst OrchestraGodwine ChoirHilary Davan Wetton, conductorRoderick Williams, baritonewww.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [Saturday 23 May 2020 at 10.45am - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-23rd-may-2020-at-10-45am/) - English Music FestivalBliss: Sonata for Piano and ViolinHowells: Sonata for Violin and Piano no.3 in E minorDelius: Sonata for Violin and Piano no.3Bainton: WillowsThe Making of the NightingaleVariations and Fugue in B minor (World Premiere Performance)Finzi: ElegyIreland: Sonata for Violin and Piano no.2 in A minorRupert Marshall-Luck, violinDuncan Honeybourne, pianowww.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [Sunday 24 May 2020 at 10.45am - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-24th-may-2020-at-10-45am/) - English Music FestivalWarlock: A Lake and a Fairy BoatDelius: Five Songs from the NorwegianWarlock: Take, O take those lips awayWarlock: The Cloths of HeavenBax: To Eire, The White Peace, Shieling Song, A Milking SianWarlock: When as the rye, Mourne no more, There is a Lady, Sweet ContentMoeran: Seven Poems by James JoyceWarlock: The Bachelor, Rest,
- [Sunday 24 May 2020 at 2.15pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-24th-may-2020-at-2-15pm/) - English Music FestivalMacMillan: Cecilia VirgoBliss: Put thou thy trust in the LordDelius: Three Preludes for PianoWood: Full fathom fiveMacFarren: Orpheus, with his luteIreland: The HillsDyson: Evening, Nocturne, The MoonGardner: Fear no moreWood: Hail, Gladdening LightStanford: Three MotetsVaughan Williams: Mass in G minorThe Addison Chamber ChoirDavid Wordsworth, conductorwww.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [Friday 22 May 2020 at 7.30pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-24th-may-2020-at-7-30pm/) - English Music FestivalElgar: The Spanish Lady Comedy Overture (World Premiere Performance)Delius: Petite Suite d'Orchestre (First Professional Performance)Coleridge-Taylor: Violin Concerto in G minorAlwyn: Concerto Grosso No 1 in B-flatCowen: Symphony No 4 'The Welsh' (First Modern Performance)BBC Concert OrchestraMartin Yates, conductorRupert Marshall-Luck, violinwww.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [Tuesday 26 May 2020 at 7.30pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tuesday-26th-may-2020-at-7-30pm/) - Delius: The Walk to the Paradise Garden Schnittke: Cello Concerto no. 1 Beethoven: Symphony no. 7 in A major, Op.92 Jan Vogler, CelloOmer Meir Wellber, ConductorBBC Philharmonic Latest information: https://www.musikfestspiele.com/en/program-tickets/
- [Saturday 4 July 2020 at 7.30pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-4th-july-2020-at-7-30pm/) - Smetana: Movements from 'Ma Vlast'Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No 1Delius: Florida SuiteStuart Dunlop, ConductorJoseph Longstaff, French Hornwww.watfordsymphonyorchestra.co.uk/Concerts.html
- [Thursday 7 May 2020 - this event has been postponed due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/thursday-7th-may-2020-from-12-30pm/) - The Delius Society AGM
- [Sunday 5 April 2020 at 4.00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/1437/) - Handel: Arrival of the Queen of ShebaMozart: Horn Concerto No.4Delius: La CalindaHaydn: Symphony No.101 ‘The Clock’Buxted Symphony OrchestraJulian Broughton, Musical Directorhttp://www.buxtedsymphonyorchestra.org.uk/
- [Sunday 12 April 2020 at 6.30pm - this event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-12-april-at-630pm/) - St Endellion Easter Festival Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring Haydn: Nelson Mass, Hob. XXII/11 Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 St Endellion Easter Festival Chorus & Orchestra Conductor tbc https://www.minack.com/2020season/
- [Saturday 28 March 2020 at 7.00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-28-march-2020-at-700pm/) - Spring ConcertDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringRavel: Piano Concerto in G MajorRoussel: Le Marchand de Sable qui passeMozart: Symphony No.31 ‘Paris’North London SinfoniaOwen Leech, Conductorhttps://www.nlsinfonia.org/
- [Monday 11 May 2020 at 7.30pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/monday-11-may-at-730pm/) - Newbury Spring Festival‘Tis Nature’s VoiceHerbert Howells: The summer is comingElgar: The Shower; The FountainSibelius: Sydämeni laulu (Song of my heart)Leevi Madetoja: Kevätunta (Dreams of Spring)John Ireland: Spring, the sweet SpringRued Langgaard: Lokkende Toner (Enticing tones)Edward Elgar Owls: An Epitaph; O Wild West windDelius: On Craig DduMax Reger: Schweigen (Silence)Vaughan Williams: Silence and musicArvo Pärt: The
- [Saturday 14 March 2020 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-14th-march-2020-at-7-30pm-2/) - Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No 1 Nielsen: Flute Concerto Delius: Florida Suite Sibelius: Finlandia North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra Alex Arkwright, Conductor Lisa Nelsen, flute https://nwso.org.uk/
- [Wednesday 29 July 2020 at 7.45pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/wednesday-29-july-2020-at-745pm/) - Guiting Music Festival Rebecca Clarke: Rhapsody Delius: Romance Delius: Sonata Elgar: Chanson de matin and Chanson de nuit Grieg: Sonata Raphael Wallfisch, cello John York, piano https://guitingfestival.org/
- [Saturday 4 July 2020 at 7.30pm - cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-4th-july-2020-at-7-30pm-2/) - Chabrier: EspanaRodrigo: Concierto de AranjuezShostakovich: Festive OvertureDelius: Summer EveningWood: Fantasia on British Sea SongsArne: Rule BritanniaParry: JerusalemElgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1Craig Odgen, guitarBanbury Symphony OrchestraPaul Willett, conductor
- [Friday 24th May 2019 at 7:30pm - check website for latest details](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-24th-may-2019-at-730pm/) - Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, OxfordshireEnglish Music FestivalBerners: Portsmouth Point, World Premiere Arnold: Serenade for Small Orchestra Stanford: Violin Concerto in D, World Premiere Vaughan Williams: The Blue Bird, World Premiere Delius: A Song before SunriseMilford: Symphony, World Premiere BBC Concert OrchestraMartin Yates, conductorSergey Levitin, violinwww.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [Friday 17th April 2020 at 7.30pm - this event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-17th-april-2020-at-730pm/) - Tennessee Williams Theatre - 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040, USAStravinsky: The Firebird (Complete Ballet Score)Beethoven: Coriolan OvertureDelius: Piano ConcertoSouth Florida Symphony OrchestraMark Bebbington, Pianohttps://www.southfloridasymphony.org/event/masterworks-iv-4/?instance_id=134
- [Saturday 18th April 2020 at 7.30pm - this event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-18th-april-2020-at-730pm/) - Temple Israel Miami, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami, FL 33132, USAStravinsky: The Firebird (Complete Ballet Score)Beethoven: Coriolan OvertureDelius: Piano ConcertoSouth Florida Symphony OrchestraMark Bebbington, Pianohttps://www.southfloridasymphony.org/event/masterworks-iv-5/?instance_id=135
- [Thursday 16th April 2020 at 7:30pm - this event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/thursday-16th-april-2020-at-730pm/) - Broward Center for the Performing Arts - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USAStravinsky: The Firebird (Complete Ballet Score)Beethoven: Coriolan OvertureDelius: Piano ConcertoSouth Florida Symphony OrchestraMark Bebbington, Pianohttps://www.southfloridasymphony.org/event/masterworks-iv-3/?instance_id=133
- [Tuesday 17th March 2020](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tuesday-17th-march-2020-715pm-915pm/) - STOP PRESS: Postponement of Delius Society event with Jack Sullivan In view of the anticipated diminished attendance for the Society’s event on 17th March, due to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the fact that the speaker was to have travelled from America, the Committee has taken the difficult decision to postpone the event until
- [Saturday 13th April 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-13th-april-2019-at-730pm/) - MAISON DE LA CULTURE MERCIER, MONTREAL, CANADASchumann’s SpringDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringSchumann: Cello concerto in A minor, Op.129Sibelius: Vårsång (Spring Song) for orchestra, Op.16Schumann: Symphony no. 1 in B flat major 'Spring', Op.38Maximilian Hornung, celloOrchestre MétropolitainJordan De Souza, conductorhttps://orchestremetropolitain.com
- [Friday 6th March 2020 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-6th-march-2020-at-730pm/) - Oper Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, GermanyDelius: A Village Romeo and JulietElias Grandy, Conductor Eva-Maria Höckmayr, DirectorFrankfurt Opera Chorus Opera Frankfurt Orchestrahttps://oper-frankfurt.de/en/season-calendar/romeo-und-julia-auf-dem-dorfe/
- [Saturday 7th March 2020 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-7th-march-2020-at-7-30pm/) - This Sceptered IsleWalton: Spitfire Prelude and Fugue Vaughan Williams: Greensleeves Fantasia Delius: Violin Concerto Elgar: Symphony No. 2 Epsom Symphony
- [Sunday 15th March 2020 at 6.00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-15th-march-2020-at-7-30pm/) - Oper FrankfurtDelius: A Village Romeo and JulietDietrich Volle, ManzMagnús Baldvinsson, MartiJonathan Abernethy, Sali (adult)Esther Dierkes, Vreli (adult)Johannes Martin Kränzle, The Dark FiddlerFrankfurt Opera ChorusOpera Frankfurt OrchestraElias Grandy, ConductorEva-Maria Höckmayr, DirectorTilman Michael, Choirmaster / chorus directorwww.oper-frankfurt.de/en/season-calendar/romeo-und-julia-auf-dem-dorfe/
- [Sunday 22nd March 2020 at 3.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-22nd-march-2020-at-3-30pm/) - Oper FrankfurtDelius: A Village Romeo and JulietDietrich Volle, ManzMagnús Baldvinsson, MartiJonathan Abernethy, Sali (adult)Esther Dierkes, Vreli (adult)Johannes Martin Kränzle, The Dark FiddlerFrankfurt Opera ChorusOpera Frankfurt OrchestraElias Grandy, ConductorEva-Maria Höckmayr, DirectorTilman Michael, Choirmaster / chorus directorwww.oper-frankfurt.de/en/season-calendar/romeo-und-julia-auf-dem-dorfe/
- [Friday 13th March 2020 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-13th-march-2020-at-7-30pm/) - Witney Music SocietyTis Nature's VoiceHowells: The Summer is comingElgar: The Shower & The FountainSibelius: Sydämeni laulu (Song of my heart)Madetoja: Kevätunta (Dreams of Spring)Langgaard: Lokkende toner (Enticing tones) Ireland: Spring, the sweet Spring Elgar: Owls: An Epitaph & O Wild West Wind Delius: On Craig Ddu (An Impression of Nature)Reger: Schweigen (Silence)Vaughan Williams: Silence
- [Saturday 14th March 2020 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-14th-march-2020-at-7-30pm/) - Pre-concert talk at 6.45pm 'Tis Nature's VoiceHowells: The Summer is comingElgar: The Shower & The FountainSibelius: Sydämeni laulu (Song of my heart)Madetoja: Kevätunta (Dreams of Spring)Langgaard: Lokkende toner (Enticing tones) Ireland: Spring, the sweet Spring Elgar: Owls: An Epitaph & O Wild West Wind Delius: On Craig Ddu (An Impression of Nature)Reger: Schweigen (Silence)Vaughan
- [Monday 16th March 2020 at 1.00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/monday-16th-march-2020-at-1-00pm/) - Schumann: Fünf Lieder, Op.40 (Märzveilchen, Muttertraum, Der Soldat, Der Spielmann, Verratene Liebe) Grieg: To Brune Ojne (Two Hazel Eyes), Op.5 no.1; Jeg elsker Dig (I love you), Op.5 no.3; En Svane (A Swan), Op.25 no.2; Mit einer Wasserlilie, Op.25 no. 4 Prinsessen: Fra Monte Pincio, Op.39 no.1 Delius: Seven Songs from the Norwegian: Evening Voices
- [Wednesday 18th March 2020 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/wednesday-18th-march-2020-at-7-30pm/) - 'Tis Nature's VoiceHowells: The Summer is comingElgar: The Shower & The FountainSibelius: Sydämeni laulu (Song of my heart)Madetoja: Kevätunta (Dreams of Spring)Langgaard: Lokkende toner (Enticing tones) Ireland: Spring, the sweet Spring Elgar: Owls: An Epitaph & O Wild West Wind Delius: On Craig Ddu (An Impression of Nature)Reger: Schweigen (Silence)Vaughan Williams: Silence and Music Pärt:
- [Sunday 22nd March 2020 at 6.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-22nd-march-2020-at-6-30pm/) - Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringDelius: Summer Night on the River Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64 Mozart: Queen of the Night arias from The Magic FluteHaydn: Symphony no. 83 in G minor "The Hen" Firebird OrchestraGeorge Jackson, conductorEmmanuel Bach, violinSamantha Hay, sopranowww.londonfirebird.com/event/the-first-cuckoo
- [Saturday 28th March 2020 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-28th-march-2020-at-7-30pm/) - Oper FrankfurtDelius: A Village Romeo and JulietDietrich Volle, ManzMagnús Baldvinsson, MartiJonathan Abernethy, Sali (adult)Esther Dierkes, Vreli (adult)Johannes Martin Kränzle, The Dark FiddlerFrankfurt Opera ChorusOpera Frankfurt OrchestraElias Grandy, ConductorEva-Maria Höckmayr, DirectorTilman Michael, Choirmaster / chorus directorwww.oper-frankfurt.de/en/season-calendar/romeo-und-julia-auf-dem-dorfe/
- [Thursday 5th December 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/thursday-5th-december-2019-at-730pm/) - Cadogan Hall, LondonThe Magic of ChristmasFinzi: In Terra PaxWarlock: Three CarolsVaughan Williams: Folk songs of the Four SeasonsDelius: Sleigh RideHilary Davan Wetton, ConductorJulia Doyle, SopranoWilliam Dazeley, BaritoneCity of London ChoirRoyal Philharmonic Orchestrahttps://www.rpo.co.uk/
- [Thursday 17th October 2019 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/thursday-17th-october-2019-at-7-30pm-2/) - Royal Festival Hall, LondonRoxanna Panufnik: Four Choral Seasons (world premiere)Bloch: Schelomo - Hebraic Rhapsody for cello and orchestraDebussy: La MerDelius: Sea DriftRaphael Wallfisch, celloDuncan Rock, baritoneThe Bach ChoirPhilharmonia OrchestraDavid Hill, conductorwww.thebachchoir.org.uk/concerts/panufnik-four-choral-seasonsSupported by the Delius Trust
- [Wednesday 16th October 2019 at 8:00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/wednesday-16th-october-2019-at-800pm/) - National Concert Hall, DublinProkofiev: Symphony no. 1 in D major "Classical", Op.25Mozart: Piano Concerto no. 25 in C major, K503Delius: On hearing the first cuckoo in springHaydn: Symphony no. 104 in D major "London"London Mozart PlayersHoward Shelley, Pianowww.londonmozartplayers.com
- [Tuesday 15th October 2019, 7:15pm - 9:15pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tuesday-15th-october-2019-715pm-915pm/) - 1901 Arts Club, 7 Exton Street, Waterloo, London SE1 8UEAn exclusive event hosted by the Delius Society: Delius's Choral MusicA talk and recorded music, with conductors David Hill and John Gibbons.www.delius.org.uk/events
- [Wednesday 9th October 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/wednesday-9th-october-2019-at-730pm/) - Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH English PastoralVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringSarasate: Carmen FantasyJohanna Roehrig, ViolinOrchestra of St John’sJohn Lubbock, Conductorwww.osj.org.uk
- [Friday 27th September 2019 at 7:00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-27th-september-2019-at-700pm/) - St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 3SREnglish Music Festival in Yorkshire Bliss: Sonata for violin and pianoHowells: Sonata for violin and piano No. 3Alwyn: SonatinaDelius: Sonata for violin and piano No. 3Elgar: Sonata for violin and pianoRupert Marshall-Luck, violinDuncan Honeybourne, pianowww.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [Friday 20th September 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-20th-september-2019-at-730pm/) - Baths Hall, ScunthorpeBest of BritishHess: A Christmas OvertureDelius: A Walk to the Paradise GardenVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingWalton: Spitfire prelude and fugueJenkins: PalladioElgar: Enigma Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op.36Royal Philharmonic Orchestrahttps://www.rpo.co.uk/
- [Monday 19th August 2019 at 1:10pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/monday-19th-august-2019-at-110pm/) - St James's Church, Piccadilly, LondonLunchtime concert - Free admission Joaquin Nin: Seguida española, for violin and pianoDelius: RomanceFaure: Sonata for Cello and Piano No 2 in G minor Op 117Javier Romero, celloHoracio López Redondo, piano https://www.sjp.org.uk/
- [Saturday 3rd August 2019 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-3rd-august-2019-at-7-30pm/) - The Old Barn, Foyle Riding, Red Lane, OxtedA tribute to Beatrice Harrison An evening of music and refreshmentsMusic by Delius, Quilter, Scott, Beethoven, and HughesAdrian Bradbury, celloOliver Davies, pianowww.themusicroomoxted.co.uk/whats-onHost: sandeebrown2000@hotmail.com
- [Tuesday 15th October 2019](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tuesday-15th-october-2019/) - Delius's Choral Musicwith conductors, David Hill, MBE and John Gibbons venue to be confirmed and further details to be announced in due course Renowned for his fine musicianship, David Hill is widely respected as both a choral and orchestral conductor. His talent has been recognised by his appointments as Musical Director of The Bach Choir, Music Director
- [Saturday 6th April 2019 at 2:15pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-6th-april-2019-at-215pm/) - 'Fresh Discoveries'Paul Guinery, pianist and Chairman of the Delius Trust, explores some Delius rarities - a talk and live recital by the popular broadcaster. Paul Guinery chooses some of the less well-known late songs and introduces two completely unknown and unpublished Delius songs. He will also play some of Delius's piano music and talk about his musical style. Another
- [Delius Prize and AGM  Royal Birmingham Conservatoire](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/delius-prize-and-agm-royal-birmingham-conservatoire/) - Sunday 9th June 2019 200 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7XRApprox. timings 11am - 5.30pm By the generous invitation of its Principal, our Vice President Julian Lloyd-Webber, the magnificent new Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2019 Delius Prize. The RBC will also be the venue for our Society’s 2019 AGM and Annual Lunch. Paul Guinery,
- [Stockholm Composer Weekend](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/stockholm-composer-weekend/) - Thursday 28th March 2019 at 7:00pmSaturday 30th March 2019 at 3:00pm KONSERTHUSET STOCKHOLM: STORA SALEN, STOCKHOLMHaglund: Serenata per DiotamaHaglund: Hymns to the NightDelius: Fennimore and Gerda: IntermezzoHaglund: La rosa profundaHaglund: SymphonyIlya Gringolts, violinMiah Persson, sopranoRoyal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestraTobias Ringborg, conductorwww.konserthuset.se
- [Saturday 30th March at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-30th-march-at-7-30pm/) - Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Rd., Stroud, GloucestershireVaughan Williams: Overture: The WaspsDelius: Piano Concerto (1907) Butterworth: The Banks of Green Willow Elgar: Enigma VariationsStroud Symphony OrchestraJonathan Trim, conductorAlexander Soares, pianowww.stroudsymphony.org.uk
- [Sunday 7th April 2019 at 2:45pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-7th-april-2019-at-245pm/) - Assembly Hall, WorthingParry: JerusalemElgar: Salut d'Amour (Liebesgruss) for violin and piano, Op.12Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.16Delius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenStanford: Symphony no. 6 in E flat major "In Memoriam G.F. Watts", Op.94Arta Arnicane, pianoWorthing Symphony OrchestraJohn Gibbons, conductorhttp://worthingsymphony.co.uk
- [Tuesday 9th April 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tuesday-9th-april-2019-at-730pm/) - Cadogan Hall, Sloane Square, LondonDelius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenWalton: Two Pieces for Strings from Henry V SuiteVaughan Williams: Symphony no. 5 in D majorRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraMark Wigglesworth, conductorhttps://secure.cadoganhall.com/event/rpo-190409/book/?performance=4654
- [Thursday 11th April 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/thursday-11th-april-2019-at-730pm/) - SAINTE-SUZANNE CHURCH, PIERREFONDS, MONTREAL, CANADASchumann’s SpringDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringSchumann: Cello concerto in A minor, Op.129Sibelius: Vårsång (Spring Song) for orchestra, Op.16Schumann: Symphony no. 1 in B flat major 'Spring', Op.38Maximilian Hornung, celloOrchestre MétropolitainJordan de Souza, conductorhttps://orchestremetropolitain.com
- [Friday 12th April 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-12th-april-2019-at-730pm/) - LA MAISON SYMPHONQUE DE MONTREAL, MONTREAL, CANADASchumann’s SpringDelius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringSchumann: Cello concerto in A minor, Op.129Sibelius: Vårsång (Spring Song) for orchestra, Op.16Schumann: Symphony no. 1 in B flat major 'Spring', Op.38Maximilian Hornung, celloOrchestre MétropolitainJordan De Souza, conductorhttps://orchestremetropolitain.com
- [Tuesday 23rd April at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/tuesday-23rd-april-at-7-30pm/) - St George's Church, Pinner View, Harrow HA1 4RJVaughan Williams: The Lake in the MountainsRobert Matthew Walker: Piano Sonata no 3 ‘Hamlet’ (1980)John Ireland: London PiecesDelius transcribed Peter Warlock: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring (piano duet with Irene Loh)Delius: Three PreludesJohn Ireland: SarniaMark Bebbington, pianohttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mark-bebbington-piano-recital-tickets-57284225661N.B. Performances of Delius's Irmelin in Leeds and Bradford by the
- [Friday 3rd May 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/friday-3rd-may-2019-at-730pm/) - Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa, Warks.Leamington Music FestivalBrahms: Sonatensatz WoO2Delius: Violin: Sonata No 2Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No 2 in D Op 94aSchubert: Moment Musicale No 4 in C sharp minor D780Strauss: Violin Sonata in E flat Op 18Szymanowski: Notturno e Tarantella Op 28Tasmin Little, violin & Andrey Gugnin, pianowww.leamingtonmusic.org/festival-weekend/
- [Saturday 4th May 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-4th-may-2019-at-730pm/) - Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa, Warks.Leamington Music FestivalSchubert: Sehnsucht D636Schubert: Quartettsatz (ii: Andante) D703Schubert: Gute Nacht from ‘Winterreise’Roderick Williams: Fremd bin ich (première)Delius: Late SwallowsSchubert: Quartet in G D887Fitzwilliam String Quartet:Lucy Russell and Marcus Barcham Stevens, violinsAlan George viola, Sally Pendlebury, cellowww.leamingtonmusic.org/festival-weekend/
- [Sunday 5th May 2019 at 12:00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-5th-may-2019-at-1200pm/) - Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa, Warks.Leamington Music FestivalSchubert arr. Piatigorsky: Introduction, Theme and Variations in B flat D968aProkofiev: Ballade Op 15Delius: Cello SonataSchubert: Sonata in A minor ‘Arpeggione’ D821Raphael Wallfisch, cello and John York, pianowww.leamingtonmusic.org/festival-weekend/
- [Sunday 5th May 2019 at 2:45pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-5th-may-2019-at-245pm/) - Royal Spa Centre Studio, Leamington Spa, Warks.Song of FarewellDirector Nick Gray introduces this screening of his classic documentary of the true story of Delius and his amanuensis Eric Fenby, introduced by the film-maker. It is a twentieth century legend of the young man from Scarborough assisting the Bradford-born, blind and paralysed composer complete his life’s
- [Thursday 16th May 2019 at 8:00pm Friday 17th May 2019 at 8:00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/thursday-16th-may-2019-at-800pm-friday-17th-may-2019-at-800pm/) - BALUARTE, PALACIO DE CONGRESOS Y AUDITORIO DE NAVARRA, PAMPLONADelius: The Walk to the Paradise GardenVelázquez: Concierto violonchelo y orquesta (Encargo OSN. Estreno absoluto)Beethoven: Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55Asier Polo, celloOrquesta Sinfónica de NavarraPablo González, conductorwww.baluarte.com/
- [Sunday 19th May 2019 at 3:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-19th-may-2019-at-330pm/) - St Nicholas' Chapel St Anne's Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1NH Journeys to ParadiseFelix Mendelssohn: Symphony no.4 in A major 'Italian', Op.90 Edward Elgar: Concert Overture 'In the South', Op.50 Toru Takemitsu Green: November Steps No 2 Frederick Delius: The Walk to the Paradise Garden Norfolk Symphony OrchestraPhilip Hesketh, ConductorPhilippa Barton, Leaderwww.nso-uk.co.uk
- [Sunday 26th May 2019 at 10:45am](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-26th-may-2019-at-1045am/) - Silk Hall, Radley College, Abingdon, Oxon.English Music FestivalYork Bowen: Suite op.52 William Alwyn: Fantasy Waltzes Delius: Eventyr Francis Routh: Roumanian Dance York Bowen: Four Pieces op.90 Bliss: Rout Donald Tovey: Balliol Waltzes Lynn Arnold, Charles Matthews, pianoswww.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [Monday 27th May 2019 at 7:00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/monday-27th-may-2019-at-700pm/) - Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxon.English Music FestivalBainton: Pavan, Idyll and BacchanalDelius: LégendeAlwyn: Love Scene from ‘The Fallen Idol’Jenkins: Sinfonietta for StringsIreland: CavatinaIreland: SoliloquyIreland: BagatelleFinzi: RomanceVaughan Williams: Concerto GrossoChamber Ensemble of LondonPeter Fisher, Directorwww.englishmusicfestival.org.uk
- [Sunday 2nd June at 8:00pm (Doors open 6:30pm)](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-2nd-june-at-800pm-doors-open-630pm/) - The Pheasantry, Pizza Express Chelsea 152 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4UT MAP Elgar: Chanson de Matin & de la NuitDelius: Sonata for violin and piano No.3 Britten: WaltzGrieg: Solveig's Song, Ich Liebe Dich (arrangement for violin & piano by Sauret)Ravel: Sonata for violin and piano Midori Komachi, violinFlorian Mitrea, pianowww.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/the-night-and-the-raven
- [Saturday 22nd June 2019 at 7:30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/saturday-22nd-june-2019-at-730pm/) - Trinity School Concert Hall, Croydon, Surrey CR9 7ATSummer Classics and the final of the Croydon Concerto CompetitionDelius: Marche CapriceFinalists from the Croydon Concerto Competition (programme TBC)Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 2 ‘Little Russian’Croydon Symphony orchestraConductor, Darrell DavisonSoloists: TBC (Finalists in CCC)https://croydonsymphony.com/
- [Sunday 30th June 2019 at 6:00pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/sunday-30th-june-2019-at-600pm/) - Lady St. Mary Church, Wareham, DorsetSummer Soirée - Poetry and songs for a summer eveningMäntyjärvi: Four Shakespeare SongsVaughan Williams: Three Shakespeare SongsDelius: Two songs to be sung of a Summer Night on the WaterBournemouth Sinfonietta ChoirDavid Gostick, Conductorwww.bschoir.org.uk
- [Thursday 17th October 2019 at 7.30pm](https://www.delius.org.uk/events/thursday-17th-october-2019-at-7-30pm/) - Royal Festival Hall, LondonThe Bach ChoirRoxanna Panufnik: Four Choral Seasons (world premiere)Bloch: Schelomo - Hebraic Rhapsody for cello and orchestraDebussy: La MerDelius: Sea DriftRaphael Wallfisch, celloDuncan Rock, baritoneThe Bach ChoirPhilharmonia OrchestraDavid Hill, conductorhttps://www.thebachchoir.org.uk/concerts/panufnik-four-choral-seasons/Supported by the Delius Trust

## Image Gallery

- [Image10](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image10/)
- [Image9](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image9/)
- [Image8](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image8/)
- [Image7](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image7/)
- [Image - 6](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image-6/)
- [Image5](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image5/)
- [Image4](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image4/)
- [Image3](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image3/)
- [Image2](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image2/)
- [Image1](https://www.delius.org.uk/gallery/image1/)

## Video Gallery

- [Nature's Voice - a concert by The Delius Singers](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/natures-voice-a-concert-by-the-delius-singers/)
- [The Delius Society Prize Winner's Recital 2026 - Anson Wong](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/the-delius-society-prize-winners-recital-2026-anson-wong/)
- [The Magic Fountain at Wexford](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/the-magic-fountain-at-wexford/)
- [The Delius Society Prize Winners' Recital 2025](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/the-delius-society-prize-winners-recital-2025/)
- [Ken Russell at the BBC](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/ken-russell-at-the-bbc/)
- [Sea-Drift: A Life of Frederick Delius](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/sea-drift-a-life-of-frederick-delius/)
- [Birds in Music and Poetry - a talk by Mike Green](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/birds-in-music-and-poetry-a-talk-by-mike-green/)
- [Delius, Barbirolli and the Critics](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/delius-barbirolli-and-the-critics/)
- [The music of Frederick Delius - Style, Form and Ethos](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/the-music-of-frederick-deius-style-form-and-ethos/)
- [A Heckelphone for Hereford](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/a-heckelphone-for-hereford/)
- [Grainger and Delius - a Musical Friendship](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/grainger-and-delius-a-musical-friendship/)
- [Brigg Fair, An English Rhapsody for 4-hands piano by Percy Grainger and Ralph Leopold](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/brigg-fair-an-english-rhapsody-for-4-hands-piano-by-percy-grainger-and-ralph-leopold/)
- [Recital by Tom Pickles and Olivia Chew](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/recital-by-tom-pickles-and-olivia-chew/)
- [Six Piano Pieces, performed by Edward Rushton](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/six-piano-pieces/)
- [The First String Quartet, reconstructed by Daniel Grimley](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/the-first-string-quartet/)
- [Frederick Delius - In a Summer Garden, arranged for piano by Peter Warlock (1921)](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/frederick-delius-in-a-summer-garden-arranged-for-piano-by-peter-warlock-1921/)
- [Serenade for the 60th Birthday of Frederick Delius (1923) | Peter Warlock](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/serenade-for-the-60th-birthday-of-frederick-delius-1923-peter-warlock/)
- [Percy Grainger - Lincolnshire Posy (complete) - with field notes by the Composer. US Air Force Band.](https://www.delius.org.uk/video/percy-grainger-lincolnshire-posy-complete-with-field-notes-by-the-composer-us-air-force-band/)