Frederick Delius - Three Preludes for Piano: II. Quick download song

I can't get the 2nd one quick enough

Lovely playing here...I've just read that Abramovic's teachers have included Natalie Phillips, Leon Fleischer, Eleanor Sokoloff, and Harvey Wedeen. Impressive! (:-D)

A composer whose inspiration seemingly floated straight from heaven.

The piano itself sounds heavy and clunky.

Maybe so, Lady Ai. Yes, I noticed the affinity here with the modern French school right away! (:-o)

Talking about Delius' Three Preludes, left hand is three variations of thema, and right hand obbligato. Thanks.

I struggle through these .. so good to hear them as they should sound! There is great subtlety of harmony here in a small package.  Yes, the French influence is clear ... although often classed as a quintessential English composer, Delius spent most of his life in France; he was strongly influenced by the Impressionists, although only a few of his works are truly impressionist (e.g. first 2 movts of North Country Sketches, Song of Summer).

this remarkable composer is an extension of Debussy. and that's beautiful

Yes I like it! Surprising, it seems he was born in bradford from german parents, but his music sounds like french music! Maybe because he studied in France later?

Very nice ! Thanks

These pieces are so gorgeous, I didn’t want them to end so soon.

Having just recently finished an arrangement of "On Hearing...." I was interested in the use of harmony in the first Prelude. It is fascinating to hear how Delius gives his music momentum. While I accept the French influence, if you play the piano you may be more inclined to hear Grieg's pianistic style, especially in the second prelude. Lovely how YT offers us a chance to hear something that isn't too often heard. Thanks.

three lovely impressionistic pieces. PIty Delius didn't write more piano music!