Pleasures and responsibilities
Donald explores the life of Delius through five relationships. In today's programme, the composer socialises with stars of the Paris art world - and falls for a painting student.
Donald Macleod meets the people who found themselves bewitched by Frederick Delius - both the man and his music.
In today's programme, Delius finally breaks free of his parents' clutches and lands in Paris. Here, he chooses to socialise with artists rather than musicians, rubbing shoulders with Edvard Munch, Paul Gaugin... and a beautiful young painting student.
Koanga: Prologue (extract)
John Alldis Choir
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Charles Groves
3 Small Tone Poems, No. 2. Winter Night (Sleigh Ride)
Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bo Holten
Paris, Song of a Great City
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis
Koanga: Act II (extract)
John Alldis Choir
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Charles Groves
Piano Concerto in C minor, I. Allegro ma non troppo
Piers Lane, piano
Ulster Orchestra, conducted by David Lloyd-Jones
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