Frederick Delius

Delius wrote very little solo piano music so these arrangements by two of the most distinguished piano composers of the time will be welcome addition to the repertoire. Scenes from 'Margot la Rouge' and 'Irmelin' effectively recreate the rich atmospheric sound of Delius' music. Contents: Irmelin Act 3 Scene 1 (bars 39-58 from Prelude and 664-704 from Closing Scene) Irmelin Duet and Finale from Act 3 (bars 1015-1072) Irmelin Interlude from Act 2 (bars 264-314) Irmelin Prelude to Act 2 (bars 1-91) Margot la Rouge Duet (bars 643-666 676-693) Margot la Rouge Prelude (bars 1-65)

A fantastic album containing arrangements for Piano Solo of works by Frederick Delius. Several notable arrangers- including the close associate of Delius Phillip Heseltine- have faithfully arranged these Delius originals for Piano. Initially they appeared during Delius' lifetime and would all have been approved by him. These pieces demonstrate his magnificant mind for interesting melody beauty and impressionism.

This work owes its inception to Delius' friend Percy Granger who approached Delius for 'some piece for not too big Orchestra...and not too wildly difficult'. This work is the result of this request and is scored here for Piano Solo.