Delius: Appalachia - complete.
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- Frederick Delius - 1862-1934 - An English composer. Born in the north of England to a prosperous mercantile family, he resisted attempts to recruit him to commerce. He was sent to Florida in the United States in 1884 to manage an orange plantation. There he soon neglected his managerial duties, and in 1886 returned to Europe. Having been influenced by African-American music during his short stay in Florida, he began composing. After a brief period of formal musical study in Germany beginning in 1886, he embarked on a full-time career as a composer in Paris and then in nearby Grez-sur-Loing, where he and his wife Jelka lived for the rest of their lives, except during the First World War.
In his later years Delius became blind and severely disabled, unable to complete his life's work. In 1928 a music teacher and fellow Yorkshireman from Scarborough offered his services as an amanuensis to the blind and paralyzed composer. This was to allow a radiant Indian Summer in the final years at Grez.. Composing continued with the aid of Eric Fenby taking down the notes, offering his complete devotion to Delius. Fenby also enabled the completing, reshaping and promoting of so much of Delius' previous work. The story has been beautifully told in Ken Russell's iconic film 'A Song of Summer' available on this channel
Appalachia (composed 1902) was the second work to be given this title by Delius, following an 1896 work for orchestra subtitled ‘American Rhapsody’. This later, much more expansive work for large orchestra, baritone soloist, and chorus shares some melodic material with the earlier rhapsody. Both works were inspired by Delius’s experiences living in Florida as a young man.
'Appalachia’ is the old Indian name for North America. The composition mirrors the moods of tropical nature in the great swamps bordering on the Mississippi River, which is so intimately associated with the life of the old negro slave population. Longing melancholy, an intense love of Nature, and an innate delight in singing and dancing are still their most characteristic qualities.
The sounds of African American music also inspired a number of other works including his opera Koanga and the Florida Suite.
On this video:- the full work with fitting images. Panoramic views of the Appalachian Mountains and along the the St. John's River in Florida feature in this video. included are images from the area known well to Delius from nearer the time he was at the plantation Solano Grove 1884 - 1886. There are also vintage photos of the original North American Indians around St. John's region of Florida, and with iconic paddle, steam-driven river traffic. The video attempts to capture a little of the enduring Delius inspiration behind this highly creative but rather brief 'American Period' in the composer's life
This video really celebrates Delius' great love of America, its scenery and all its people.
This FULL version starts with aerial images of the Appalachian mountain range (the back-bone of North America) which are shown in their full glory. Then to Florida, with vintage images of Jacksonville and along the St John's River, where Delius heard the haunting sounds of music tinged with elements of blues harmony wafting across the 'mighty stream'. The steamers, then very much part of the scene ferrying travelers from Picolata to various landing stages, must have been very much part of the scene during Delius' time. All the magic of the mighty river and on its banks the lush vegetation Spanish Moss, Magnolia, Palm Orange and Cypress trees, all images combine in sequence and attempts to capture some of the atmosphere that so powerfully, emotionally and musically inspired Delius at that time.
Album Info:-
'Delius Edition' - CD 2.
Appalachia.
Welsh National Opera, Chorus and Orchestra.
Sir Charles Mackarras.
Decca - 2012
Marking the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth.
Apologies for any unintended infringement of copyright. In mitigation there is no element of profit or personal gain in the making of this video and any offence caused is totally unintentional. - เพลง
I’ve loved Delius’ “Florida Suite” for many years…now I’ll add “Appalachia” to many other of my favorites he wrote…wonderful post, thank you! 😊
A few months ago I was listening to a classical music station and heard, On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring. I was mesmerized and have fallen in love with Delius' music. At almost 70, it makes me so nostalgic, longing for a simpler time.
Dear Barbara, like you I came to Delius by way of the First Cuckoo. The longing is also just the same. Thank you.
Me too! Oh for quiet country days before the extinction of so many wondrous creatures, when life was quiet and pastoral.
US southern classics!!
I heard this masterpiece a few years ago. Today, after quite some time without listening to classical music I came back and I recalled my earlier impressions on this music. Oh I really think this is some of the most beautiful things i've ever heard... not in music, but in everything one can hear.
How sublime!
Thank you!
Delius has been a love of mine for the better part of some 30 years now. I absolutely adore his music. How could one not.
Thank you Earl. Nice comment and one I can totally agree with.
Adding: it's okay with me that Florida is pictured, not only Appalachia. I felt sorry for Delius, told to make a business of Florida's orange groves...but I feel so lucky for us and the restvof posterity; we received such music as Florida Suite.
Another magical composition by my companion of over fifty years, Delius. I'm so grateful for the Delius Channel.
Thank you, so glad to receive your comment.
THE CHORAL PART IS ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE - THANKS TO MY FAVORITE YOU-TUBER JAYNE !!!
27:42 - AND THEN THE CHORAL PART 29:44 - SOME OF THE MOST SUBLIME GLORIOUS MUSIC EVER WRITTEN, AND ALMOST COMPLETELY OVERLOOKED BY THE WORLD, AND EVEN MOST MUSICIANS !!! DELIUS IS BY FAR THE MOST UNDER-RATED MUSICIAN OF ALL TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much love to you and thank you so much. xx
I completely agree, most underappreciated composer I know of. The Delius Channel has opened up much new appreciation and many pieces I have not heard before. Brings me to a place of serenity like no other.
Thank you for the choral tag!
Maybe not well-enough known. But those of us who love his music (and sometimes think of it in all caps) rate him really highly! Thanks for your enthusiasm.
Simply Awesome , charming and wonderful!, a great masterpiece of Delius , an English composer with American soul and feelings, beautiful images, or you can close your eyes and experiment new sensations.
Thank you so much, and what a thoughtful comment.
Much of this music was used in the 1946 film "The Yearling", which of course was set in Florida...it fit the picture.
I never knew that. Lived the film as a child. Thanks
Thank you so much to Jayne and Frederick Delius- you introduced me to the world of classical music, especially the exquisite soundworld of Delius, and for that I am so grateful!
JAYNE, I JUST WANT TO SAY IN 2022 THAT I LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH, YOU ARE SUCH AN INCREDIBLE HUMAN, AND LEGENDARY TH-camR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING SOOOOOOOOO MUCH WEALTH AND GIFTS FOR US ALL !!!
GOD BLESS YOU !!!
Dear Avideogal, it is my pleasure, and your kind comments alone make it all worth while. I think this goes beyond video sharing, we are actually combining something very deep and soulful through this medium.
God bless and please keep in-touch. xxx
@@thedeliuschannel - YES, FOR ONE THING I THINK WE BOTH RECOGNIZE THAT DELIUS' MUSIC IS NOT OF THIS WORLD, ONLY IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT HE HIMSELF WOULD NOT ADMIT IT !!!
BUT I FEEL YOU ARE RIGHT, AND I DO FEEL VERY CONNECTED TO YOUR SPIRIT JAYNE !!! FOR MANY YEARS NOW !!!
@@AVIDEOGAL His music represents Mother Nature and the human aspect is diminished in the grand scale of things. We are all part of Nature and I feel there is more to this than we can possibly comprehend. We need to hope and to try to make sense of our existence. To really believe this material world is all there is, is like having a bad case of tunnel vision. Keep exploring all the 'Ways not Taken' with an open mind and a free and loving spirit, hang on to hope, love and all those things that stir your very soul, above all stay the lovely, kind and soulful sensitive person you clearly are. Much love to you xxx
@@thedeliuschannel YES, YES, YES, SO MUCH MORE GOING ON HERE THAN WE CAN POSSIBLY IMAGINE !!!
@@AVIDEOGAL WE are all a part of Mother Nature and beyond this is beyond our comprehension, live in hope and make the best of what life has to offer. Love to you Avideogal xxx
My introduction to Delius was Walk in the Paradise Garden. I live in an urban area but his music takes me away (in my mind) to a calm place.
This music is strongly related to place and to nature. This can be part of our mental salvation in troubled times. Thank you for the thoughtful comment.
OMG, DON'T YOU WISH HE WOULD HAVE LIVED LONG ENOUGH TO WRITE AT LEAST A DOZEN SYMPHONIES OF THIS CALIBER !!!
Dear The Delius Channel: For a guy who loved drumming and rocking out to heavy music, I really appreciate Classical Music of this style. It's so sublime! Thanks for sharing! And I really appreciate the beautiful images you took the time to accompany it!
Praise indeed from a fellow musician. Your comment is much appreciated, thank you so much and please stay with us. Jayne x
@@thedeliuschannel YE GADS & little fishes..🌬 🐠.
Many thanks for his story
This geniuus guy & his
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@@debjahdo1889 An amazing tale Deb. Thank you for your comment. La Kalinda is a great piece for piano, so glad it inspired you so much. We can only hope this music will in future inspire others in the same way.
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Lovely music.
Thank you, please explore more of Delius' music on the channel.
Greatly underestimated Decius is a fabulous composer, hardly ever heard today sadly.
It is time for a Delius revival .... thanks for the thoughtful comment.
JAYNE, HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND MUCH MUCH LOVE FOR YOU OUT HERE IN YOU TUBE LAND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR TIRELESS WORK TO BRING US SO MANY GREAT THINGS, PICTURES AND VIDEOS AND MOST OF ALL THE MUSIC LIKE THIS FROM THE GREAT DELIUS !!!
Thank you. Happy New year to you too. It's always a pleasure to pursue this project and your sweet comments make it so much more worth while. It is reassuring for me to know that you are feeling these special vibes that are being sent out to you and like minded others. Much love to you Avideogal xxx
JAYNE, I HATE TO TELL YOU THIS, BUT YOU PROBABLY ONLY HAVE ABOUT 10 HITS ON THIS VIDEO, THE REST IS ALL ME PLAYING IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN, LIKE 10-20 TIMES A DAY !!! HA !!! NOT KIDDING !!!
Could not wish for a better result xxx
Ooh it's like me and In a Summer Garden lol. But I'm enjoying this too! I'm on my first Delius kick and it's so nice to explore his works through the convenience of TH-cam.
WOW, 12-4-22 AND STILL LESS THAN 10,000 HITS, AND MOST OF THE HITS ARE ME, ABSOLUTELY DISGRACEFUL FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST MASTERPIECES OF ALL TIME, POSSIBLY ONE OF DELIUS' BEST, AND NO HITS WHATSOEVER !!! KILL ME NOW, I CAN'T HANDLE LIVING IN A WORLD LIKE THIS !!! AND EVEN DELIUS HIMSELF WAS A GOD HATING PRICK, WHERE IS MY PEEPS !!!
Thank you for your valued support, alas not everyone can appreciate this music. Those who do are blessed with what can be a positive life changing experience. I feel we are on the same wavelength musically and can only compare your depth of passion with my own. Thank you so much Avideogal for sharing your thoughts and passionate feelings x
@@thedeliuschannel LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH JAYNE, HOPE YOU WILL HAVE A VERY NICE CHRISTMAS 🎄!!!
JAYNE, YOU ARE MY ONLY PEEP !!! HA !!!
@@AVIDEOGAL Dear Avideogal, that's mutual and you have a great Christmas too. xxx
Absolutely terrific interpretation.
Stunning atmospheric photos.
Thank you so much Alex.
There are few really successful performances of Delius works, by that I mean really imaginative, interesting interpretations that make the whole of each work sound convincing, but there are some such as those by Beecham that achieve this.
Groves, Mackeras, Handley and Hickox do some of the best Delius recordings. Usually with a Delius album one or two of the works are done really well and the rest are less successful as interpretations. I am trying to get the most successful interpretations on cd while they are still available.
Beautiful performance and lovely evocative photography.
I first heard this piece in a concert given by a local choral society in the North East of England just over 50 years ago and fell in love with it. I have not seen it on any concert programme any time since, not even in the area in which I now live (South East England). It beats me as to why as it is one of the most richly melodic and memorable orchestral and choral pieces and is of the right length not to outstay its welcome.
No doubt the fact it is based on a slave song will mean it never sees the light of day again ("cultural appropriation", colonisation etc.) in the concert hall.
Thank you, sadly the work of this composer is often overlooked these days and if politics has anything to do with it that will be most regrettable and erroneous especially in the case of Delius.
I can only hope that the growing of this channel will help to bring Delius to a wider audience and more live performances the better! Great comment, thanks again.
Photos remind me of DELIVERANCE movie.
I think it is important to note that Delius considered "Appalachia" to be the Native American name for the entire North American continent. Was he correct? Maybe so, maybe not, but as such, the pictures of rivers, whether the St. John's or the Mississippi are perfectly appropriate. The time between 4:30 and 5:00 in the video is clearly an aerial view of a broad river.
Thank you John, I felt that the best images then available attempted to enrich the experience. It would have been great to have more vintage material though. Jayne Anne.
Scintillating
I think you and i have similar musical tastes Jayne.
Hi Jayne. I am a devout Delian!
1:34-3:44 is the Appalachia I know, because I live in the foothills of these ancient mountains, and can confirm that Delius got the tone mostly right. But why are nine-tenths of the photos of the Mississippi, the Gulf Coast, and Florida? No Appalachian mountains there!
There are some Nero, but due to a limited stock of quality images available it is not always possibe to be totally authentic. Many of the images represent the St John's River in Florida where Delius gained so much influence. The rest combine to create an impression of the great continent of 'Appalachia' which is now modern 'America'.
@@thedeliuschannel - My friend, I would not dream of complaining; call it a "vigorous observation." Delius' music is the key thing, after all. I appreciate all your efforts to produce this content in a beautiful way for us all. Thank you!
@@nerowolfe736 Thank you so much for your input Nero. I do agree that the music is key to whatever you discover along the way. It is great to have your interest and to share this passion. Best wishes Jayne Anne.
Any indigenous melodies ,rhythms?
Shame it ends so abruptly.
Sorry Dennis but it is true to this recording and the images linger on as in a dream.....
Why so many pictures of riverboats? Florida has no riverboats....
Florida had such boats on the St. John's River some of the images are original postcards!
@@thedeliuschannel I stand corrected!
took an European to be the first American composer