
This latest release in the BBC’s ongoing series of live […]
When we think of Beecham and “English Music,” we really
It’s good to see Naxos dedicating some capital to the music of Delius with forces that aren’t the usual English ones. The Florida Orchestra under
Let’s cut right to the chase: Ormandy’s Tallis Fantasia is
This classic disc returns with a “bonus” in the form
Before radio and recordings, the only way to hear symphonic literature at home was to play it on the piano. And from that necessity, the
At only 45 minutes of music, this set offers poor value, which is a pity because the performances are wonderful. Happily, the two Vaughan Williams
Delius’ only piano concerto went through several revisions on its way to its final form, which is about 10 minutes shorter than the full three-movement
As far as I’m concerned–and among choral music fans I know I’m not alone in this–there can’t be too many recordings of the repertoire featured
It’s a pity that Delius’ music is so seldom played; much of it is really fine and distinctive. I suppose the problem at least partly