Sir Thomas Beecham - Delius: Orchestral & Choral Wo [CD]

Experience the timeless beauty of Sir Thomas Beecham's interpretations of Delius' orchestral and choral works in this captivating album. Featuring the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, this collection showcases the exquisite compositions of Frederick Delius in all their glory. From the haunting melodies of "On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring" to the majestic "Sea Drift," each track is carefully selected to transport listeners to a world of lush harmonies and emotional depth. Dive into the rich tapestry of Delius' music and let Sir Thomas Beecham's masterful conducting take you on a musical journey like no other.

Disc 1

1. Over the Hills and Far Away (ed. Beecham) (1960 Remastered Version) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

2. Sleigh ride (Winter night) (2001 Remastered Version) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3. Brigg Fair: Introduction (Slow. Pastoral) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

4. Brigg Fair: I. Theme (with easy movement) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5. Brigg Fair: Variation 1 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6. Brigg Fair: Variation 2 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

7. Brigg Fair: Variation 3 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

8. Brigg Fair: Variation 4 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

9. Brigg Fair: Variation 5 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

10. Brigg Fair: Variation 6 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

11. Brigg Fair: II. Interlude (Slow and very quietly) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

12. Brigg Fair: III. Variation 7 (Rather quicker but not hurried) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

13. Brigg Fair: Variation 8 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

14. Brigg Fair: Variation 9 (With easy movement) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

15. Brigg Fair: Variation 10 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

16. Brigg Fair: Variation 11 (Slow. With solemnity) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

17. Brigg Fair: Variation 12 (Maestoso) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

18. Brigg Fair: Transition - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

19. Brigg Fair: IV. Variation 13 (Gaily) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

20. Brigg Fair: Variation 14 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

21. Brigg Fair: Variation 15 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

22. Brigg Fair: Variation 16 - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

23. Brigg Fair: Transition (Rather quicker) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

24. Brigg Fair: Variation 17 (Rather slower. Very broadly) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

25. Brigg Fair: Coda (Very quietly) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

26. I. Daybreak - Dance from Florida Suite RTVI-1 (2001 Remastered Version) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

27. Florida Suite (rev. and ed. Beecham) (1960 Remastered Version): II. By the River (Andantino) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

28. Florida Suite (rev. and ed. Beecham) (1960 Remastered Version): III. Sunset (Moderato) - Danza (Allegretto) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

29. Florida Suite (rev. and ed. Beecham) (1960 Remastered Version): IV. At Night (Andante moderato) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

30. Marche-caprice (1987 Remastered Version) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

Disc 2

1. A Dance Rhapsody No. 2 (2001 Remastered Version) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

2. Summer Evening (2001 Remastered Version) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3. On hearing the first cuckoo in Spring (2001 Remastered Version) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

4. Summer Night on the River (2001 Remastered Version) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5. A Song before sunrise (2001 Remastered Version) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

6. Intermezzo from Fennimore and Gerda (2001 Remastered Version) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

7. Irmelin Prelude (2001 Remastered Version) - Sir Thomas Beecham-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

8. Songs of Sunset: A song of the setting sun! (Quietly) - Maureen Forreste -John Cameron-Beecham Choral Society-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham-Denis Vaughan

9. Songs of Sunset: Cease smiling, dear! (With easy movement). - Maureen Forreste -John Cameron-Beecham Choral Society-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham-Denis Vaughan

10. Songs of Sunset: Pale amber sunlight falls (Slow). - Maureen Forreste -John Cameron-Beecham Choral Society-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham-Denis Vaughan

11. Songs of Sunset: Exceeding sorrow consumeth my sad heart! (Con tristezza. Not too slow). - Maureen Forreste -John Cameron-Beecham Choral Society-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham-Denis Vaughan

12. Songs of Sunset: By the sad waters of separation (With quiet movement). - Maureen Forreste -John Cameron-Beecham Choral Society-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham-Denis Vaughan

13. Songs of Sunset: See how the trees and the osiers lithe (Freshly). - Maureen Forreste -John Cameron-Beecham Choral Society-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham-Denis Vaughan

14. Songs of Sunset: I was not sorrowful (Very quietly but not too slow) - Maureen Forreste -John Cameron-Beecham Choral Society-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham-Denis Vaughan

15. Songs of Sunset: They are not long, the weeping and the laughter (Quietly). - Maureen Forreste -John Cameron-Beecham Choral Society-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham-Denis Vaughan

Disc 3

1. A Dance Rhapsody No. 1 (1992 Remastered Version): Lento - - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

2. A Dance Rhapsody No. 1 (1992 Remastered Version): Comodo - - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

3. A Dance Rhapsody No. 1 (1992 Remastered Version): Vivo - - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

4. A Dance Rhapsody No 1 (1992 Remastered Version): Piu lento tranquillo - - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

5. A Dance Rhapsody No. 1 (1992 Remastered Version): Molto adagio - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

6. Violin Concerto (1992 Remastered Version): With moderate tempo - - Jean Pougnet-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

7. Violin Concerto (1992 Remastered Version): Slower - - Jean Pougnet-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

8. Violin Concerto (1992 Remastered Version): Tempo I - Allegretto - Piu moderato - Jean Pougnet-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

9. Piano Concerto in C Minor, RT VII-4 (Original version): I. Allegro non troppo - Sir Thomas Beecham

10. Piano Concerto in C Minor, RT VII-4 (Original version): II. Largo - Sir Thomas Beecham

11. Piano Concerto in C Minor, RT VII-4 (Original version): III. Tempo primo - Sir Thomas Beecham

12. Paa Vidderne (On the Heights) (1992 Remastered Version) - Sir Thomas Beecham

13. A Mass of Life, RT II-4: Prelude to part 2 - Sir Thomas Beecham

Disc 4

1. A Village Romeo and Juliet (1992 Remastered Version): SCENE 1 - September. A piece of land on a hill - Denis Dowling-Frederick Sharp-Margaret Ritchie-Rene Soames-Dorothy Bond-Lorely Dye -Gordon Clinton-Donald Munro-Marjorie Avis-Gwladys Garside-Lloyd Strauss-Smith-Marion Davies-Philip Hattey-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

2. A Village Romeo and Juliet (1992 Remastered Version): SCENE 2 - Six years later. Outside Marti's house - Denis Dowling-Frederick Sharp-Margaret Ritchie-Rene Soames-Dorothy Bond-Lorely Dye -Gordon Clinton-Donald Munro-Marjorie Avis-Gwladys Garside-Lloyd Strauss-Smith-Marion Davies-Philip Hattey-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

3. A Village Romeo and Juliet (1992 Remastered Version): SCENE 3 - The Wildland - Denis Dowling-Frederick Sharp-Margaret Ritchie-Rene Soames-Dorothy Bond-Lorely Dye -Gordon Clinton-Donald Munro-Marjorie Avis-Gwladys Garside-Lloyd Strauss-Smith-Marion Davies-Philip Hattey-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

4. A Village Romeo and Juliet (1992 Remastered Version): SCENE 4 - Interior of Mart's house (part 1) - Denis Dowling-Frederick Sharp-Margaret Ritchie-Rene Soames-Dorothy Bond-Lorely Dye -Gordon Clinton-Donald Munro-Marjorie Avis-Gwladys Garside-Lloyd Strauss-Smith-Marion Davies-Philip Hattey-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

5. A Village Romeo and Juliet (1992 Remastered Version): The dream of Sali and Vrenchen (Wedding Scene) - Denis Dowling-Frederick Sharp-Margaret Ritchie-Rene Soames-Dorothy Bond-Lorely Dye -Gordon Clinton-Donald Munro-Marjorie Avis-Gwladys Garside-Lloyd Strauss-Smith-Marion Davies-Philip Hattey-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

Disc 5

1. A Village Romeo and Juliet (1992 Remastered Version): SCENE 5 - The Fair - Denis Dowling-Frederick Sharp-Margaret Ritchie-Rene Soames-Dorothy Bond-Lorely Dye -Gordon Clinton-Donald Munro-Marjorie Avis-Gwladys Garside-Lloyd Strauss-Smith-Marion Davies-Philip Hattey-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

2. A Village Romeo and Juliet (1992 Remastered Version): The Walk to the Paradise Garden - Denis Dowling-Frederick Sharp-Margaret Ritchie-Rene Soames-Dorothy Bond-Lorely Dye -Gordon Clinton-Donald Munro-Marjorie Avis-Gwladys Garside-Lloyd Strauss-Smith-Marion Davies-Philip Hattey-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

3. A Village Romeo and Juliet (1992 Remastered Version): SCENE 6 - The Paradise Garden - Denis Dowling-Frederick Sharp-Margaret Ritchie-Rene Soames-Dorothy Bond-Lorely Dye -Gordon Clinton-Donald Munro-Marjorie Avis-Gwladys Garside-Lloyd Strauss-Smith-Marion Davies-Philip Hattey-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

4. Sea Drift: Once Paumanok - - Gordon Clinton-Sir Thomas Beecham

5. Sea Drift: Shine! shine! shine! - - Gordon Clinton-Sir Thomas Beecham

6. Sea Drift: Till of a sudden - - Gordon Clinton-Sir Thomas Beecham

7. Sea Drift: Blow! blow! blow! - Gordon Clinton-Sir Thomas Beecham

8. Sea Drift: Yes my brother I know - - Gordon Clinton-Sir Thomas Beecham

9. Sea Drift: O rising stars! - - Gordon Clinton-Sir Thomas Beecham

10. Sea Drift: O reckless despairing carols - - Gordon Clinton-Sir Thomas Beecham

11. Sea Drift: O past! O happy life - Gordon Clinton-Sir Thomas Beecham

12. In a Summer Garden, RT VI-17 - Sir Thomas Beecham

Disc 6

1. Hassan, RT I-9: Intermezzo - Sir Thomas Beecham

2. Hassan, RT I-9: Serenade - Sir Thomas Beecham

3. Hassan, RT I-9: Unaccompanied wordless chorus - Sir Thomas Beecham

4. Delius: Hassan, RT I-9: Closing scene - Sir Thomas Beecham

5. Koanga, RT I-4, Act 2: La Calinda - Sir Thomas Beecham

6. Koanga, RT I-4, Act 2: Final Scene - Sir Thomas Beecham

7. Appalachia, RT II-2 - Sir Thomas Beecham

8. Eventyr, RT VI-23 - Sir Thomas Beecham

Disc 7

1. The Song of the High Hills: With quiet easy movement - Tranquillo - - Freda Hart-Leslie Jones-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

2. The Song of the High Hills: Very slow (The wide, far distance - The great solitude) - Slow and solemnly - - Freda Hart-Leslie Jones-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

3. The Song of the High Hills: In tempo - - Freda Hart-Leslie Jones-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

4. The Song of the High Hills: Very quietly - Tempo I - Freda Hart-Leslie Jones-Royal Philharmonic Orchestra-Sir Thomas Beecham

5. Paris - The Song of a Great City, RT VI-14 - Sir Thomas Beecham

6. 5 Songs from the Danish, RT V-21: I. Autumn (Arr. Beecham) - Sir Thomas Beecham

7. 5 Songs from the Danish, RT V-21: II. The Violet (Arr. Beecham) - Sir Thomas Beecham

8. I-Brasil (Arr. Beecham) - Sir Thomas Beecham

9. 7 Songs from the Norwegian, RT V-9: IV. Sweet Venevil (Arr. Beecham) - Sir Thomas Beecham

10. 7 Songs from the Norwegian, RT V-9: I. Cradle Song - Sir Thomas Beecham

11. 5 Songs from the Norwegian, RT V-5: II. The Nightingale - Sir Thomas Beecham

12. 7 Songs from the Norwegian, RT V-9: III. Twilight Fancies - Sir Thomas Beecham

13. 7 Danish Songs, RT III-4: V. Irmelin Rose - Sir Thomas Beecham

14. 2 Melodies, RT V-16: II. Le Ciel est par-dessus le toit - Sir Thomas Beecham

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