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Delius - A Yorkshireman?

Presenter Nick Ahad explores the life, music and identity of composer Frederick Delius - Yorkshireman, child of immigrants, and reluctant Englishman.

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 鈥渇ilthy,鈥� his deep ties to the region endured鈥攔eflected in his love of cricket and the local landscapes that echo through his later compositions.

As Bradford celebrates its status as UK City of Culture in 2025, Bradford born presenter, Nick Ahad explores the life and legacy of Delius, drawing parallels between the composer鈥檚 immigrant roots and his own heritage, and questions what it means to be a 鈥淏radfordian鈥�. He reflects on how Delius鈥檚 international voice continues to resonate in today鈥檚 world.

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Sun 17 Aug 2025 18:45
蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Frederick Delius

    On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring

    • Delius Vol 1.
    • Ultimate Classix.
    • 6.

  • Frederick Delius

    Florida Suite Daybreak

    • Classical - Romance 4 (ALIBI681).
    • ALIBI Classical.
    • 2.

  • Frederick Delius

    Over The Hills And Far Away

    • Delius Vol 1.
    • Ultimate Classix.
    • 9.

  • Frederick Delius

    Legend in E flat

    Performer: Tasmin Little.
    • Tchaikovskiana.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 5.

  • Frederick Delius

    The Song of the High Hills: 2. Slow and solemnly

    • Delius: Appalachia; Song of the High Hills; Over the Hills & Far Away.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Frederick Delius

    In a Summer Garden

    Orchestra: Welsh National Opera Orchestra. Conductor: Charles Mackerras.
    • Delius: Orchestral Works.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 2.

  • Frederick Delius

    A Song of Summer

    • Delius: Song of Summer, The Walk to the Paradise Garden, String Quartet, etc..
    • Decca (UMO).
    • 3.

  • Frederick Delius

    La Calinda

  • Frederick Delius

    North Country Sketches, RT VI/20: I. Autumn. The Wind Soughs in the Trees

    • Delius: Orchestral Works.
    • Chandos Records Limited.
    • 5.

  • Frederick Delius

    Sea Drift: Once Paumanok

    Lyricist: Walt Whitman. Conductor: Charles Mackerras. Orchestra: Welsh National Opera Orchestra. Choir: Welsh National Opera Chorus.
    • Delius: Sea Drift; Florida Suite.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 1.

  • Frederick Delius

    Summer Night

    Orchestra: Orchestra of Opera North.

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  • Sun 17 Aug 2025 18:45
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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