Delius’ garden in Grez-sur-Loing, France

by Ben Hogwood

Back in July 2015, Arcana posed the question ‘Is there a less fashionable British composer than Delius?

The thought was a response to the lack of Proms performances for his music over the years, a trend that continues to this day.

The piece played on that balmy July evening, however, made a winsome impression on this particular author, even though it is not one of his best known works. To quote from the review, “Delius’ mastery lies in his orchestration and harmony, with sultry added notes and hazy, impressionistic textures that evoke the laziness of a summer day.”

Since a good deal of Europe has been basking in hot weather this weekend, it is the ideal time to revisit this dreamy piece. Listen (and hopefully enjoy!) below: