DCD 099 - Delius for Organ

This episode we play selections from a DTR Release, "Paradise Gardens." The CD is a Frederick Delius recital by Michael Stairs at the legendary Longwood Gardens organ. Even during the 1930's as Delius was composing many of his best-known works, organist Dom Gregory Murray was arranging them for organ. We hear his arrangement of "A Song Before Sunrise."

We also feature three other tracks from this CD, including Michael Stair's own arrangement of "La Calinda." It's a fascinating look at the music of Delius -- and one that works quite well, we believe.

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DCD Classical 'Cast #099 - Delius for Organ

 - Ralph Graves

This program we play:

Frederick Delius (arr. Dom Gregory Murray): A Song Before Sunrise

Michael Stairs, organ

A DTR release

Frederick Delius (arr. Ernest White): On Hearing the First Cuckoo of Spring

Michael Stairs, organ

A DTR release

Frederick Delius (arr. Michael Stairs): La Calinda

Michael Stairs, organ

A DTR release

Frederick Delius (arr. Robert Hebble): The Walk to the Paradise Garden, from "A Village Romeo and Juliet"

Michael Stairs, organ

A DTR release