Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Frederick Delius with this captivating collection of songs, released in 2007 by Hyperion. Spanning a little over an hour, this album features 25 exquisite compositions that showcase Delius's unique musical style, influenced by the likes of Edvard Grieg and others. The album is a beautiful blend of Delius's settings of poetry from various languages and cultures, including Norwegian, Danish, French, German, and English. Highlights include the seven songs from the Norwegian, settings of poems by Jacobsen, Verlaine, Heine, Jonson, Herrick, and Shelley. The album also features the enchanting "Irmelin Rose" and the evocative "Summer Landscape." Delius's compositions are known for their lush harmonies and evocative orchestrations, and this collection is no exception. Whether you're a longtime fan of Delius or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to delight and inspire. The album features the talented soprano Yvonne Kenny and pianist Piers Lane, who bring Delius's songs to life with their stunning performances.
Tracks
7 Songs from the Norwegian: I. Twilight FanciesFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
7 Songs from the Norwegian: II. Young VenevilFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
7 Songs from the Norwegian: III. Hidden LoveFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
7 Songs from the Norwegian: IV. The MinstrelFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
7 Songs from the Norwegian: V. The Bird's StoryFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
7 Songs from the Norwegian: VI. Cradle SongFrederick Delius, Piers Lane, Yvonne Kenny
7 Songs from the Norwegian: VII. The Homeward WayFrederick Delius, Piers Lane, Yvonne Kenny
7 Danish Songs: VI. In the Garden of the SeraglioFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
7 Danish Songs: V. Irmelin RoseFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
Il pleure dans mon cœurFrederick Delius, Piers Lane, Yvonne Kenny
Le ciel est, par-dessus le toitFrederick Delius, Piers Lane, Yvonne Kenny
La lune blancheFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
Chanson d'automneFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
5 Songs from the Norwegian: III. Summer EveFrederick Delius, Piers Lane, Yvonne Kenny
5 Songs from the Norwegian: IV. LongingFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
5 Songs from the Norwegian: V. SunsetFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
The Nightingale Has a Lyre of GoldFrederick Delius, Yvonne Kenny, Piers Lane
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