Two pieces for small orchestra. No. 1, On hearing the first cuckoo of spring (5:53) ; No. 2, Summer night on the river (6:19) (Royal Scottish National Orchestra ; David Lloyd-Jones, conductor) -- Irmelin. Prelude (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra ; Myer Fredman, conductor) (5:12) -- Florida suite: II. By the river (English Northern Philharmonia ; David Lloyd-Jones, conductor) (7:12) -- Two aquarelles. No. 1, Lento, ma non troppo (2:25) ; No. 2, Gaily, but not quick (2:25) (Bournemouth Sinfonia ; Richard Studt, conductor) -- Scherzo (English Northern Philharmonia ; David Lloyd-Jones, conductor) (5:45) -- Fantastic dance (3:39) ; A village Romeo and Juliet. The walk to the Paradise Garden (9:12) ; Three small tone poems. No. 2, Winter night (Sleigh ride) (5:43) ; Idylle de printemps (8:05) (Royal Scottish National Orchestra ; David Lloyd-Jones, conductor) -- Koanga, Act II. La calinda / arr. E. Fenby (New Zealand Northern Philharmonia ; David Lloyd-Jones, conductor) (3:52) ; Closing scene (Susannah Glanville, Susan Lees, Irene Evans, sopranos ; Sandra Francis, Sue Pearce, Shirley Thomas, mezzo-sopranos ; English Northern Philharmonia ; David Lloyd-Jones, conductor) (10:32).
Note
Selections recorded between 1996 and 2004.
Contains notes in English.
Language (note)
Vocal selection sung in English.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Delius, Frederick, 1862-1934.
Title
The best of Frederick Delius [electronic resource].