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In 1973, whilst travelling on the back of a lorry to my summer job at a builders yard, I heard the Piano Concerto on Radio Three. It bowled me over. It has remained a favourite ever since.
Five pieces that I have come to love over the years. Any of them could be a ‘Desert Island Disc.’
1. A Song of Summer
2. Piano Concerto
3. In a Summer Garden
4. Summer Evening
5. Summer Night on the River.
For anyone wanting an introduction to Delius’ music I could recommend nothing better that Sir Thomas Beecham’s recordingson EMI. The piano concerto is available in a number of recordings including the original version on Hyperion.
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